Course content

The curriculum is composed of following modules:

1. Introduction: Conservation Theory and Principles

2. Wood properties

3. Climate and environment

4. Conservation of wooden objects

5. Surface treatment and climate barriers

6. Wooden built structures

Learning outcome

The main objectives of the course are:

Learning outcomes

• Knowledge
• analyse how and why the material properties of wood determine its processing and use
• diagnose causes of deterioration of wooden structures and objects
• Skills
• prioritize the values and ethics associated with wooden structures and objects
• Practical competence and proficiency
• evaluate conservation options for damaged wooden structures and objects within the context of a range of historical and cultural practices

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group works, assignments, exercises.

A detailed course plan will be presented at the start of the semester.

The teacher will inform students at the start of the semester if there will be a voluntary excursion. Students who participate in voluntary excursions will be expected to pay an individual sum.

An estimated 10 hours of study per week is considered a realistic amount of study for participants in full-time employment.

Further on evaluation

Grades are based on assessment of a portfolio and oral presentation. It will be announced in the start of the semester about the nature and scope of the various works. An oral presentation of the project work will be made to the sensors. Evaluation of the oral presentation is linked the evaluation of the project work.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

English

Required previous knowledge

Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience within conservation of wooden buildings or artifacts

Course materials

An overview of the course materials will be posted on Blackboard at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions