Analytical Chemistry in Conservation

Subject CUMC40006 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject is taught intensively between 14-25 October 2013; pre-teaching preparation 23 September - 13 October 2013
Total Time Commitment:

Total time commitment 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation. Subject prerequisite CUMC40007 Technical Examination and Documentation and CUMC40008 Conservation Materials Chemistry

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements 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/

Contact

Petronella Nell pnel@unielb.edu.au

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. Students learn to devise appropriate testing regimes, prepare samples, undertake analysis and manage analytical data

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 report (20%), two 1000 word analysis reports (20% each) and a 2000 word technical report (40%) will be due over assessment period from 14 October - 18 November 2013.

Hurdle requirement: students must attend a minimum of 75% of workshops/tutorials in order to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per day; after five days, no late assessment will be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available in the pre-teaching period. Additional texts may be recommended.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Material Conservation)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation
200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation

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