Analytical Chemistry in Conservation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

Admission to the Master of Cultural Material Conservation (MC-CULMC). Subject prerequisite CUMC90032 Technical Examination and Documentation (or equivalent) and CUMC90033 Conservation Materials Chemistry

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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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 CUMC40007 Technical Examination and Documentation, and CUMC40008 Conservation Materials Chemistry. Students learn to devise appropriate testing regimes, prepare samples, undertake analysis and manage analytical data.

During the pre-teaching period students are expected to complete the course readings, review the lectures and any other course preparation as outlined on the LMS. The LMS will become available at the commencement of the pre-teaching dates

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

one 1000 word technical report due week 10 (20%),

two 1000 word analysis reports due week 11 (20% each)

one 2000 word technical report due week 12 (40%)

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.

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

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.