Physics (物理)

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Targets (教學目標)

• Give an introduction to the scientific method.
• Introduce students to key physical concepts necessary in conservation studies.
• Give the base of understanding of deterioration mechanisms and methods of analysis.

Outline (教學內容綱要)

The class consists of lecture sessions.

• Introduction to physics and scientific method
• Units, measurements and errors
• Energy
• Properties of solids
• Properties of fluids
• Waves
• Light and colours
• Optics
• Heat
• Building physics: temperature, humidity
• Physical effects of environment on materials
• Monitoring
• Destructive and non-destructive analysis
• Microscopy
• Dating techniques

Assessment (評量)

Mid-term, final exam and participation during the class.

Slides of the lectures