Online course on microbic infestation

Online-Course
Microbic Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage
24 September - 25 November 2012

The focal point of this course is presenting different methods of
detecting and analyzing microorganisms encountered in objects of
cultural heritage.

The user is introduced to simple analyzing techniques as well as
modern and specific approaches. The different ways of removing
samples and of nondestructive testing are described explaining which
results obtained using these techniques are of significance for the
conservator. Moreover, one module deals with the principles and
fundamentals of a discipline, thus enabling a user without any
background in the field to gain access to the contents of the
course.

The authors:

    Prof. Dr. Karin Petersen teaches microbiology at the Faculty of
    Preservation of Cultural Heritage at the University of Applied
    Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/ Holzminden/ Gottingen. One of her
    special subjects is the examination of microbic infestation of
    objects of art and cultural heritage, the resulting damages and
    the related health risks for humans.

    Barbara Hentschel has graduated in Conservation and Restoration
    at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/
    Holzminden/ Gottingen. At the Hornemann Institute she is
    responsible for the concept and the implementation of the
    microbic infestation course. This course emphasizes a practical
    approach to coatings examination, from overall inspection
    techniques to spot analysis:

    <URL:http://www.hornemann-institut.de/english/course_microbiology.php>

Dr. Angela Weyer
Director
University of Applied Sciences and Arts
    Hildesheim/Holzminden/Gottigen
Faculty Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Hornemann Institute
Kardinal-Bertram-Strasse 36
D - 31134 Hildesheim
Germany
+49 5121 408179
Fax: +49 5121 408185


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