Course on biodeterioration

"Heritage Biocare"
BALAAM, Barcelona, Spain
July 13-16, 2004
Price: 350 Euros

"Heritage Biocare" is a course in basic biodeterioration for
non-specialists, designed for museum, library, archive and cultural
property staff.

The course is delivered by Profa. Dra. Christine Gaylarde and Dr.
Dennis Allsopp as approximately 20 hours of lectures in 4 days with
an additional field trip/museum/site visit is usually made.

Tue, July 13, 2004

    Pre-10am        Arrival and Registration.
    10:00-11:00     Opening Remarks, Introduction of Training Staff
                    and Participants
                    Heritage Biocare, Introduction to the Course,
                    Introduction to Biodeterioration-Definitions
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    11:00-11:30     Break
    11:30-12:30     Macroorganisms as Deteriogens. Basic Biology
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    12:30-14:00     Lunch
    14:00-15:00     Microorganisms as Deteriogens. Basic Biology
                    Prof. C. Gaylarde
    15:00-15:30     Break
    15:30-16:30     Built Environment
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    16:30-17:30     Local Speaker and/or Discussion Session

Wed, July 14, 2004

    09:30-10:30     Stone
                    Prof C. Gaylarde
    10:30-11:0      Break
    11:00-12:00     Cellulosic Materials
                    Dr.D. Allsopp
    12:00-12:30     Books and Library Materials
                    Dr. D.Allsopp
    12:30-14:00     Lunch
    14:00-15:00     Painted Surfaces
                    Prof. C. Gaylarde
    15:00-15:30     Break
    15:30-16:30     Paper Conservation Case Histories
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    16:30-17:30     Biodeterioration in Historic Properties
                    Prof C. Gaylarde

Thu July 15, 2004

    09:30-10:30     Principles of Control
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    10:30-11:00     Break
    11:00-12:00     Chemical and Alternative Control
                    Prof. C. Gaylarde
    12:00-13:30     Lunch
    13:30-14:30     Disaster Planning
                    Dr. D.allsopp
    14:30-17:30     Participant Seminars (10 minute presentations
                    and discussions)

Fri, July 16, 2004

    09:00-12:30     Field trip/Site visit(s)
    12:30-14:00     Lunch
    14:00-14:45     Field Trip discussions
    14:45-15:30    "Larger World" presentation
                    Dr. D. Allsopp
    15:30-16:00     Break
    16:00-17:00     The Future
                    Prof. C. Gaylarde
    17:00-17:30     Closing Session
                    Presentation of Attendance Certificates

    Friday Evening  Course Dinner/Social Event

Further information:

    Mireia Xarrie
    Balaam
    c.escoles pies 76 pral 1
    Barcelona 08017
    +34 93 4171347
    +34 699 420542 (mobile)
    Fax: +34 93 2123715
    info [at] balaam-art__com
    <URL:http://www.balaam-art.com>


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