PHYS0098-1 : Analysis techniques of the heritage

PHYS0098-1

Analysis techniques of the heritage

Duration :

30h Th, 24h Pr, 6h Mon. WS

Number of credits :

Master in history of art and archaeology : archeometrics (120 ECTS)		5

Lecturer :

David Strivay

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

After an introduction to the basics of data processing (graphics, spreadsheet, statistics), the main imaging and analytical techniques used in cultural heritage will be presented (ion beam methods, methods based on X-rays, molecular and mass spectroscopies, ...).

Learning outcomes of the course :

Understanding of the key analytical and imaging techniques. Advantages and disadvantages of each.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

No prerequisites.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Practice sessions and / or demonstration are organized.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings :

Lecture notes (in french) available on eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria :

Written exam

Work placement(s) :

Organizational remarks :

Contacts :

David Strivay
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
Tel: 04 366 36 95

Items online :

Slides
Slides available on eCampus