Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'Conservation Biology'Name in Estonian: Konserveerimisbioloogia
General descriptionDifferent reasons and processes of biological damage. Biological risk factors in conservation and restoration and the use of biological methods in the preservation of cultural heritage.
AimTo provide a systematic overview of the living organisms causing biological damage and the processes of biological damage of different materials and objects.
Form descriptionTopics
Biological damage – parties and processes, risk factors and the protection. Organisms causing biological damage The classification of living organisms Micro-organisms – bacteria, cyanobacteria, actinobacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae Lichen, mosses Insects, birds, mammals The processes of biological damage Damage of organic materials Damage of inorganic materials The determination of biological damage The protection against biological damage An overview of the pest management Non-chemical control Chemical control Biological risk factors in conservation and restoration Biological methods in conservation Study outcomeUpon completion, students will:
be aware of the main factors causing biological damage; be aware of the main characteristics of biological damage; be able to describe biological damage and its possible control methods; be able to distinguish biological damage from other damage types. Is taught in following curricula | ||||||||||||

