Objectives of the course:
- The knowledge of how to design a diagnostic intervention relating to the cultural heritage of artistic, historical and archaeological interest. - - Identification of analytical technique more suitable (non-destructive, micro-destructive, etc) to characterize the materials and to obtain information regarding: composition, datation, authentication, technology information.
- knowledge of what are the main applications of analytical techniques.

The goal is to provide the student with the knowledge of scientific methods that could be used for a complete archaeological and historical characterization of the cultural heritage either in its composition and technological aspects and in relation of the discovery context, also in order to improve its conservation and planning the restoration.