Description

(Same as Conservation M240.) Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Requisite: course 432. Review of environmental and biological agents of deterioration, including light, temperature, relative humidity, pollution, insects, and fungi. Emphasis on monitoring to identify agents and understanding of materials sensitivities, along with protective measures for collections. Letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Laboratory

Multiple-Listed Courses