Course: Archaeometry for material culture heritage

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Course title Archaeometry for material culture heritage
Course code ACH/AHKD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kučera Lukáš, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Types of samples, brief overview of binders and pigments 2) Non-invasive physical methods I. 3) Non-invasive physical methods II. 4) Non-invasive chemical analysis (before sampling) 5) Preparation of the cross-section, optical microscopy 6) Staining reactions, electron microscopy 7) Infrared spectroscopy 8) Raman spectroscopy 9) Gas chromatography 10) Mass spectrometry 11) Other methods for detailed analysis of fine arts and objects of cultural heritage 12) Advantages of results databaseing and statistical analysis

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 27 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce students with the methods used for detailed characterization of fine arts and objects of cultural heritage. 1) Types of samples, brief overview of binders and pigments 2) Non-invasive physical methods I. 3) Non-invasive physical methods II. 4) Non-invasive chemical analysis (before sampling) 5) Preparation of the cross-section, optical microscopy 6) Staining reactions, electron microscopy 7) Infrared spectroscopy 8) Raman spectroscopy 9) Gas chromatography 10) Mass spectrometry 11) Other methods for detailed analysis of fine arts and objects of cultural heritage 12) Advantages of results databaseing and statistical analysis
Define and describe the use of analytical chemistry in the material culture heritage. Evaluation of data by statistical software R.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of basics of general, organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry and instrumental methods is recommended.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Recommended literature
  • Bohuslav Slánský. (1953). Technika malby I, II. Praha.
  • Crawley, M. J. (2013). The R book. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Edwards, H. G. M., Vandenabeele, P. (2012). Analytical Archaeometry: Selected Topics. Royal Society of Chemistry, London.
  • Hložek, M. (2008). Encyklopedie moderních metod v archeologii - Archeometrie. Libri, Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Analytical Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter