Biology in Conservation-Restoration
Objectives
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the biodeterioration caused by different organisms on cultural heritage, its prevention and control.
General characterization
Code
12035
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Filomena Meireles Abrantes de Macedo Dinis
Hours
Weekly - 5
Total - 72
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
This UC has no requirements
Bibliography
Madigan, M.T. ; J.M. Martinko and J. Parker. 2000. Brock - Biology of Microorganisms. Southern Illionois University Carbondale. Prentice Hall International, Inc.
- Madeira Lopes, A. & Fonseca, A. 1996. Biologia Microbiana, Univ. Aberta.
- Ricklefs, R.E., Miller, G.L. 2000. Ecology. W.H. Freeman and Company, New York.
- Brimblecombe, P. (Ed.). 2003. The Effects of Air Pollution On The Built Environment. Imperial College Press, London.
- Berge, B. 2000. The Ecology of Building Materials. Architectural Press, Oxford.
- Allsopp, D., Seal, K., Gaylarde, C. 2004. Introduction to biodeterioration. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
- Caneva G., Nugari M.P., Salvadori O. 1991. Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art. Iccrom Ed. Roma.
- Ciferri, O., Tiano, P., Mastromei, G. 2000. Of Microbes and Art – The Role of Microbial Communities in the Degradation and Protection of Cultural Heritage, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
Teaching method
Theoretical-practical, with appropriate illustrations to the objectives of the course. This includes also study visit
Evaluation method
EVALUATION
There are 3 components of continuous evaluation: 2 tests of theoretical evaluation (T) and one of practical evaluation (P). To be aproved in this course is necessary to have a minimum of 9.5 values in both components (theoretical and practical)
The theoretical evaluation (T) includes 2 tests carried out during the semester, the final theoretical evaluation being obtained by the average of the tests. Those who can not /or will to do the theoretical evaluation by tests can always do it in Exam of Appeal. The Theoretical Assessment is worth 60% of the final grade.
The practical evaluation (P) is carried out on the basis of a final group report and oral presentation of that report. Students worked in groups and the grade will be assigned to the group. Thus the final grade is calculated as follows:
Final Note = (0.6 * T) + (0.4 * P)
T = theoretical tests average or Exam note.
Admission to examination depends on the frequency of 2/3 of theoretical-practical classes, except in legally defined cases.
Factors such as problem solving ability, attendance and punctuality will be continuously assessed throughout the semester and across all components.
In any evaluation moment, students must also take into consideration the provisions of nº3 of article 10º of the ''''''''Evaluation Rules of FCT NOVA'''''''', “When fraud or plagiarism is proven in any of the evaluation elements of a UC, students directly involved are outright disapproved at UC, (…). ”
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