Analytical Chemistry in Conservation

Subject CUMC40006 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial or practical class per week
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation; subject prerequisite 108-400 Conservation Materials Chemistry

Corequisites:

N/A

Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A

Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Petronella Nel

Contact

Petronella Nell
pnel@unielb.edu.au

x40354

Subject Overview:	This subject aims to provide students with an introduction to the fundamental principles and practical applications of the major analytical techniques used in cultural materials conservation. The subject builds upon the students" knowledge gained in Conservation Materials Chemistry. It covers the use of analytical techniques relevant to the conservation of cultural heritage, including micro-chemical testing, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy. Students learn to devise appropriate testing regimes, prepare samples, undertake analysis and manage analytical qualit
Objectives:	Upon completion of this subject students should: understand the role and practical application of analysis in conservation have the ability to evaluate research literature, select appropriate analytical methods, determine analytical pathways, and prepare samples for analysis
Assessment:	A 1000 word technical paper, 20% (due mid semester), a 3000 word technical report / group project, 60% (due end of semester) and a 1000 word class power point presentation, 20% (due end of semester)
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s):	Master of Cultural Material Conservation Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Material Conservation)

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