<p>(Formerly numbered Conservation of Archaeological and Ethnographic Materials 261.) Lecture, three hours. Introduction to igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks (geological context, mineralogical composition, macrostructure, and microstructure). Clay minerals: composition, structure, and properties. Rocks and stone: geographical distribution and occurrence, and usage by ancient cultures. Adobe: clay-based manmade materials. Mechanical and petrophysical properties of stone and adobe. Relationships between composition/structure and properties. Intrinsic and structural stability, resistance to weathering. Deterioration mechanisms and factors (physical, chemical, and biochemical). Letter grading.</p>

Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The program trains cultural property professionals in the best practices and methods of cultural heritage conservation through various pedagogical approaches.

General Catalog

Structure, Properties, and Deterioration of Materials: Stone and Adobe

CLT HTG 261

2 units