Wood as material; integrated biology and microbiologyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the specific features of wood and can identify the most common wooden materials used in European cabinet making. The student understands the basic idea of dendrochronological method. The student can identify other wooden materials and non-European wood species. The student understands the mechanisms of wood deterioration and can identify different deterioration types and cause for them. The student can identify different wood destroying insects. The student knows the classification of micro-organisms, their basic characteristics, main museum vermin, the causes for micro-organism growth, micro-organism control and how to apply in museums and conservation.

Content

Wood anatomy. Wood structure and characteristics of wood. Physical and chemical characteristics of wood. Wood identification. Dendrochronology. Biological deterioration of wood. Classification of micro-organisms, the basic characteristics of the microbe groups and the most important vermin found in museums. The vital functions of microorganisms and factors influencing microbial growth. Working methods in microbiology and their use in conservation work.

Qualifications

Non

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and projects and his/her activity on the course has been good. The student acts flexibly as a group member.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project. The student’s actions enhance the group activities.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in acting as a group member. The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.