2020-2021 / HAAR0163-1

Heritage materials : sources and nature

Duration

30h Th, 6h Pr

Number of credits

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

Lecturer

David Strivay

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

After an introduction on the structure of matter at the microscopic and macroscopic levels, and on the basics of physical and chemical sciences, the major categories of cultural heritage material  will be reviewed (pictorial material, wood, glass, metal, gemstone , organic matter, contemporary materials, ...).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Knowledge of the main types of cultural heritage materials.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No prerequisites.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Microscopy.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

Lecture notes (in french) are available through eCampus.
A list of reference books will be provided at the beginning of the year.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Written exam.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

No remarks.

Contacts

David STRIVAY
dstrivay@ulg.ac.be
tel: 043663695

Items online

Slides
Slides available on eCampus