Ciências e Técnicas Aplicadas ao Património Cultural

Objectives

It is intended that the student acquires knowledge of various types of analytical techniques and methodological approaches to the study and characterization of objects of cultural heritage and respective raw materials. In addition to the classic characterization techniques, emphasis will be given to the use of advanced analytical techniques, namely the nuclear ones with ion beams, Mössbauer spectroscopy and magnetometry. The student should be able to make an informed decision as to the techniques to be applied depending on the nature of the materials under study, as well as being able to recognize the limitations and potential applicability of the various methodologies to different types of problems and scientific approaches.

Syllabus

The topics covered in this discipline are aimed to an integrative understanding in the characterization of different materials from the cultural heritage. These aspects are initially approached from a theoretical point of view and worked on in practical / laboratory terms aiming at the respective consolidation and development of competences / capacities implicit in the specific objectives set for the discipline. Introduction to the analytical techniques for chemical, mineralogical and structural characterization (i.e. methods of chemical analysis, IBA, X-ray diffraction, X-Ray fluorescence, Mössbauer spectroscopy, magnetometry, etc.). Case studies (i.e. ceramic, lithic, metallic materials) based on compositional and structural characterization techniques, and the main geological raw materials with historical-archaeological interest (in construction, technologies and culture). The problem of sampling in compositional studies of objects of cultural heritage.

Cross Competence Component

This UC promotes several transversal skills, whose evaluation will weigh up to 15% of the overall grade: 1 - Critical and innovative thinking (Problem solving strategies, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Creativity) 2 - Interpersonal skills (written communication and information literacy in the structuring of documents): The preparation of reports and their oral presentation will stimulate the oral and written communication. 3 - Intrapersonal skills (intrinsic motivation, productivity and time management): Students' enthusiasm and self-motivation will be considered; delivering reports on time promotes self-discipline and personal organization. 4 - Global citizenship (Ethics, professional ethics): openness and tolerant conduct among colleagues, understanding of cultural value codes and global interconnections.

Laboratorial Component

The laboratory component includes sample preparation for compositional analysis

Programming And Computing Component

The computing component will be the use of software programs for data processing, Word and Powerpoint (or other) for the preparation of monograph / report and oral presentation.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose and help received and sources used. In any oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.