Study Guide

Objective

The student will understand the concepts of inorganic and organic materials and the primary and secondary bonding and the effect of bonds on the main characteristics of materials. The student will understand the meaning of chemical reaction equations and their use for calculations. The student knows chemical formulas and can use them for calculating solvent concentrations and other basic chemical calculations. On completion of the course, the student knows the structure and characteristics of the organic materials (glues, varnishes, paints) used in conservation. On completion of the course, the student will understand how the chemical composition of polar and nonpolar solvents differ, and how they effect on materials/objects.

Content

The course covers the basics of inorganic chemistry and its relation to materials used in conservation. Chemical bonds, equations, concentrations of solutions and related calculations. The course also covers the basics of organic chemistry, compositions and functional groups. Properties of solvents and their use in conservation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student comprehends the basic concept the course and knows the related theory on a basic level. The student masters the basic elements and skills required during the course and is able to make elementary chemical calculations and name and draw organic compounds. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters well the course content and basic concepts. The student shows good knowledge of theoretical and applied science related to the course theme. The student masters the course complex both in theory and in practice and is able to make different types of chemical calculations. Student can name and draw relatively compex organic molecules. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and he/she is able to analyze this data.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters well the course content and has achieved excellent level of knowledge and skills. The student shows excellent knowledge of theoretical and applied science related to the course theme. The student is able to make different types of chemical calculations including applied chemical calculations. In addition student can easily recognize, name and draw different types of organic structures and molecules. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme and he/she is able to analyze and apply this data.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student comprehends the basic concept the course and knows the related theory on a basic level. The student masters the basic elements and skills required during the course and is able to make elementary chemical calculations name and draw organic compounds. The student is able to acquire independently reliable data upon course theme.