CODE 61700 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE PER LA CONSERV. RESTAURO BENI CULTURALI 9009 (LM-11) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/19 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: BIOLOGY APPLIED TO DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERIT TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Module 1-Microbiology aims at providing students with advanced knowledge on microorganisms and microbial consortia responsible for damage to artworks, on cutting-edge techniques for the study of these microorganisms, and biorestoration methods based on the use of whole viable bacteria and bacterial products. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Attendance and participation to the course will allow the student to acquire basic Microbiological knowledge necessary to face studies in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage Specifically, the student will be able to: ● Learn basic biology of microorganisms (e.g. structure of the prokaryotic cell and microbial metabolism) with particular reference to those of interest in the field of cultural heritage ● Learn microbiological diagnostic techniques necessary for the characterization and identification of microorganisms ● Understanding the role of micro-organisms as biodeteriogens in artistic artifacts (pictorial works, stone artefacts, etc.) ● Understanding the use of microorganisms in innovative biorestoration approaches ● Apply the acquired knowledge to specific case studies TEACHING METHODS The course consists exclusively of lectures. Attendance at lessons is strongly recommended Lectures in the classroom are delivered through multimedia presentations. At the end of each part of the program there will be tests in the classroom for self-assessment of learning. Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sara Ferrando (sara.ferrando@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The program of the course includes the presentation and discussion of the following topics: ● The microbial world. Biological characteristics of bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic microorganisms ● Microbial metabolism ● Microbiology methods: culture and molecular tests for the study of bacteria ● Microbial biofilms ● Bacteria and degradation of artworks (frescoes, stone material) ● Control of micro-organisms responsible for the deterioration of artistic artifacts ● Use of microorganisms and their products for the restoration of artworks RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY All slides used during lessons and other teaching materials will be available on AulaWeb at the end of each lesson cycle. The book below is suggested as a supporting text, but students can still use other university level texts. The recommended text is available and can be consulted at the M.F.N. School of Science Library. Micheal T Madigan et al 2016. Brock, Biology of microorganisms, General, environmental and industrial microbiology. Pearson Publisher (Milan), ISBN-10: 889190094X, 848 pp. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ELISA TAVIANI Exam Board STEFANO VANIN (President) MIRCA ZOTTI SIMONE DI PIAZZA (President Substitute) ELISA TAVIANI (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START For lessons start and timetable go to the following link: http://www.distav.unige.it/ccsbenicultura/orario-lezioni Class schedule BIOLOGY APPLIED TO DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESERVATION OF CULT. HERIT. MOD. 1 EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is oral and consists of the presentation of a topic chosen by the student and the answer to questions asked by the teacher on topics covered during the course. Three calls will be available in the winter session (January-February) and 3 calls in the summer session (June, July, September). ASSESSMENT METHODS Detailed information on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of detail required for each covered topic will be provided during the lessons. The oral examination will focus on the topics covered in class and will have the purpose to evaluate not only if the student has reached an adequate level of knowledge, but also if he has acquired the ability to recall the theoretical notions by applying them to simple concrete contexts. The ability to expose the arguments clearly and with correct terminology will also be evaluated. FURTHER INFORMATION Regular attendance at lessons is strongly recommended.
