Description
This module provides an introduction to the variety of aspects of heritage science, ranging from exploring the concept and value of heritage, to the role that science, engineering and digital technologies can have in in this multi-disciplinary field. You will acquire new skills in a highly pragmatic context, incorporating team working, problem-based teaching, case-based learning, discussions, presentations and reports. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
- use the framework of heritage values to interpret scientific results;
- understand, interpret and document typologies of art, heritage and archaeology;
- recognise value typologies;
- understand digitisation and preservation of digitally born information;
- appreciate aspects of material and environmental change;
- understand issues related to prevention, intervention and risk management;
- strategically evaluate the impact that heritage research can have on wider societal and environmental issues;
- review the state–of–the–art in the intersection of heritage and data science.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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