MSE 258 - Materials Science of Art and Archaeological
Objects Laboratory
Spring Semester
2000-2001 Catalog Data: MSE 258. Materials Science of Art and
Archaeological Objects Laboratory (1) Laboratory exercises
involving the materials science of art and archaeological objects.
1ES. (Identical with ANTH 258 and ENGR 258).
Textbook:
Class notes
Instructor:
TBA
Prerequisites by Topic:
Two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104)
Overall Educational Goal:
Laboratory subject to be taken in parallel
with MSE 257 to introduce materials science to non-specialists.
Topics:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Lime and pottery I
- 3. Optical microscopy of metal microstructures
- 4. Bronze casting and microstructure I
- 5. Iridescent coating on glass
- 6. Samurai sword I
- 7. Bronze casting and microstructure II
- 8. Field trip to Homolovi Lab and Arizona State Museum
- 9. Effects of temperature and atmosphere on ceramics II
- 10. Samurai sword II
- 11. SEM microscopy of porcelain
- 12. Field trip to tree ring lab
- 13. Identification of a patina
- 14. Analysis of oil paintings
- 15. Ceramic forming methods
Class Requirements:
Computer Usage:
For calculation
Laboratory Projects:
Fifteen
Engineering Science: 1 credit
Prepared by: Date: August 28, 2002
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