Preventive Conservation

Code:

ARQU029

Acronym:

CPRE

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ARQU	19	Study plan since 2008/2009	1	-	6	52	162
			2
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To promote the reflexion and the practice, in an integrated and interdisciplinary way, of risk preview, analysis and management, seeking the preservation of archaeological heritage.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students equiped with methodological working tools, which may allow them to research about the issue and argue decisions.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction 1.1. Heritage and conservation 1.1.1. Concepts: Genesis and evolution 1.1.2. Charters and conventions 2. Archaeological materials and contexts 2.1. Vulnerabilities/resistances 2.2. Change. Agents, interaction mechanisms and evidence 3. Intervention methodologies and domain 3.1. In situ. “First aid” 3.1.1. Surveying and collection methodologies 3.1.2. Packaging and transport 3.2. In laboratory 3.2.1. Handling 3.2.2. Cleaning 3.2.3. Stabilization/Fixation 3.2.4. Marking 3.2.5. Protection 3.3. In storage and exhibition 3.3.1. Packaging 3.3.2. Environmental management

Mandatory literature

PEARSON, C.; The Conservation Of Marine Archaeological Objects, Butterworths, 1987. ISBN: 0-408-10668-9
WATKINSON, D.; First Aid for Finds, Rescue/UKIC, 1987. ISBN: 0903789132
LANG, J. & MIDDLETON, A.; Radiography of Cultural Material, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997. ISBN: 0-7506-2621-6
ODEGAARD, N.; Material Characterization Tests for Objects of Art and Archaeology, Archetype, 2005. ISBN: 1-904982-09-3
CRONYN, J. M.; The Elements of Archaeological Conservation, Routledge, 1992. ISBN: 0-415-01207-4
RODGERS, B.A.; The Archaeologist’s Manual for Conservation: A Guide to Non-Toxic, Minimal Intervention Artifact Stablization, Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2004. ISBN: 0-306-48466-8
STOLOW, N.; Conservation and Exhibitions, Butterworths, 1987. ISBN: 0-408-01434-2
THOMSON, G.; The Museum Environment, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994. ISBN: 0-7506-2041-2
Pye, E.; Caring for the Past. Issues in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums, James and James, 2001. ISBN: 1-902916-10-7
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES COMMISSION ; Standards in the Museum Care of Archaeological Collections, MGC, 1992. ISBN: 0-948630-15-9
PEARSON, C.; Rock Art and Posterity: Conserving, Managing and Recording Rock Art, Australian Rock Art Research Publication, 1991. ISBN: 0-646-03751-x

Comments from the literature

Throughout the semester will be provided specific literature about the different topics of the program.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical lessons, laboratory practices and tutorial supervisions. Use of active teaching/learning strategies, such as field activities, laboratory simulation/experimentation, field trips and presentation/discussion/education, based on imagined scenarios, in real world problems and case studies. Development of individual and group works.

keywords

Humanities > History > Archaeology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Prova oral	30,00
Trabalho de campo	12,50
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Trabalho laboratorial	12,50
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	84,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de campo	8,00
Trabalho laboratorial	16,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must be registered and guarantee a 75% assiduity, both to classes and to tutorial supervision sessions. Their assiduity will be verified by the teacher through the students’ signature in attendance sheets, which they may consult for absence management. Students covered by special legislation are dismissed from this prerequisite.

Calculation formula of final grade

The following evaluation elements will be considered: - Constructive participation in classes (15%) - Reporting (25%) - Thematic research and preparation of written work (30%) - Preparation and presentation of a lesson (30%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students dismissed from the attendance prerequisite and who didn’t comply with it shall: - Elaborate a thematic research work, which the teacher will supervise through the existent communication channels - Prepare and present a lesson during the exam period, in a time and place to be set - Develop, autonomously, activities which explore the program, after teacher's approval, and write a report about them

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.

Classification improvement

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.