Advanced Topics in Material Characterization: Introduction to Archaeometry
| Title | Προηγμένα Θέματα Χαρακτηρισμού Υλικών: Εισαγωγή στην Αρχαιομετρία / Advanced Topics in Material Characterization: Introduction to Archaeometry |
| Code | ΠΥΕ208 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023526 |
Programme of Study: PMS PROĪGMENA LEITOURGIKA YLIKA
Registered students: 7
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600285454
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600285454
- At the Website of the School: http://pms.physics.auth.gr/materials2024/lessons/proigmena-themata-charaktirismou-ylikon-eisagogi-stin-archaiometria/
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=18304
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
General background in Materials Science and Technology with respect to material types, properties and tecnhiques
Learning Outcomes
-have a comprehensive knowledge of the subjects studied by Archaeometry and related to materials characterization techniques
-be able to describe methodologies applied to characterization and documentation of materials in cultural heritages pieces of art.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Part 1
- Introduction to archaeometry, the interdisciplinary discipline that deals with the application of science in archaeology and culture.
- Reference to the categories of works of art and cultural heritage, with emphasis on the materials of which they are composed.
- Presentation of methods applied for characterization and documentation of materials in cultural heritage works from Antiquity to the beginning of the 20th century through various case studies, with emphasis on the use of (a) FTIR spectroscopy as well as micro-FTIR with simple MCT and MCT array (FPA) and (b) UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Οverview of dating and authenticity methods.
- Elements of maintenance and restoration
- Contemporary issues of development of innovative materials for the maintenance (cleaning) and maintenance of projects (coatings, films).
Part 2
- Students participate in laboratory exercises concerning the characterization of pigments and background of mural samples with the combined use of micro-FTIR and SEM-EDS methods.
- Visit to museum workshops in Thessaloniki or monuments with a guided tour.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
-Powepoint presentations, simulations and videos showing properties, phenomena and technological applicability of to archaeometry, the interdisciplinary discipline that deals with the application of science in archaeology and culture.
-Electronic communication (email, elearning)
-Quizzes, Exercises via elearning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exam requiring critical thinking on properties, phenomena and technological applications.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Φυσικές επιστήμες στην αρχαιολογία, Ι. Λυριτζής, 2007, Εκδόσεις Τυπωθήτω, Εύδοξος: 32130, ISBN: 9789604021826
2. Αρχαιομετρία, Συλλογικό-Ν. Ζαχαριάς, 2022, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΠΑΠΑΖΗΣΗ, Εύδοξος:112704945, ISBN: 9789600239362
Additional bibliography for study
1. Advanced Characterization Techniques, Diagnostic Tools and Evaluation Methods in Heritage Science, D.M.Bastidas, E.Cano, Springer Cham, ISBN:978-3-319-75315-7, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75316-4
Last Update
17-01-2024
