ARME708 CONSERVATION SCIENCE IN ARCHAEOMETRY
| Course Code: | 8630708 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Archaeometry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The students are expected to acquire the following:
- the knowledge on scientific methods in archaeometry used for the characterization of ancient materials and relating them to the conservation studies in archaeological sites;
- a background on the archaeometric analyses for the identification of technological properties of archaeological materials and their evolution over time, archaeological periods, raw materials sources, and their provenances;
- an insight to link archaeometric data on archaeological adobe, brick, stone, mortar, plaster, and timber materials and objects with conservation science research;
- an insight into the interpretation of analytical data towards conservation science research.
Course Content
Archaeometric materials characterization studies through continuously-improving analytical tools establishing valuable knowledge on technological properties, evolution over time, archaeological periods,raw material sources, and provenances.Forming links between that rich archaeometric data and conservation science. Advances in non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and microstructural analysis in archaeometric studies.Case studies of archaeometric research on ancient adobe, brick, mortar, plaster and stone materials and objects in archaeological sites, their links with the advances in conservation science.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- suggest archaeometric analyses for materials characterization;
- use the knowledge on laboratory and in-situ archaeometric data for conservation science studies related to archaeological sites and objects;
- plan laboratory and in-situ tests for the specific archaeological questions of archaeological sites;
- follow up the current and advanced archaeometric research studies for ancient adobe, brick, mortar, plaster, stone, and timber materials and objects;
- discuss how archaeometric data can be used for the development of new approaches and methods in conservation science.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They achieve knowledge and use it through doing research in archaeometry using the available technology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use the knowledge produced in other fields, develop novel methods, and use them in their research to solve archaeometrical problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They have the ability to convey and share with colleagues the research findings both in national and international platforms by means of written and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are aware of the social, environmental, and legal aspects of their professional activites; they maintain an ethical conduct in their profession. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They have the ability of taking responsibility in international projects. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have the ability of performing chemical and structural analyses on the antiques. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They have the ability of making effective use of natural and applied sciences in evaluating archaeological findings. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have knowledge on maintanence, dating, and production technologies of the findings. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are aware of the importance of life time education and achieving knowledge. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution