MSE468

022945

This course provides an overview of current problems in conservation science and the methods that have been used to solve them. Case studies of the underlying phenomena that cause materials to be weak, short-lived and poorly constructed will be presented. The relationship between degradation mechanism and the analytical techniques that best characterize them will be discussed. Topics will focus on some solutions to long-term preservation that include controlling environment, developing monitoring proxies, and modeling and testing of methods for mitigation and treatment.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

015063

MSE 257B, MSE 258, or equivalent.

MSE568