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Course content
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Thematic areas: 1. Introduction to the study of materials division according to structure, characteristics, processing methods, and utilization. 2. Proposal of topics for individual projects according to topic of PhD thesis. 3. Organic materials historical development of their use, basic technologies, structure, characteristics, and utilization. 4. Approval of topics for individual projects after agreement with the supervisor. 5. Ceramic materials historical development, basic technologies, structure, characteristics, and utilization. 6. Metal materials historical development, basic technologies, structure, characteristics, and utilization. 7. Introduction to the analytical methods of material research, methods for evaluating mechanical characteristics. 8. Microscopic methods for material research. 9. Diffraction methods and thermal analyses. 10. Special methods for researching the structure and characteristics of materials. 11. Use of defectoscope methods in archaeology. 12. Practical examples of material research in laboratories (taking place regularly during seminars). 13. Presentation of individual projects during seminars with the participation of supervisors and other students.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 60 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 40 hours per semester
- Individual project (40)
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8)
- 8 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 20 hours per semester
- Attendance on a field trip (number of real hours - maximum 8h/day)
- 4 hours per semester
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| Students have a grasp of archaeological theory and methodology (MA level). Students are familiar with approaches and literature relevant to their PhD theses. |
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| Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently. Students are capable of formally presenting their research and leading scientific discussions. |
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| Students are acquainted with the fundamental principles of material categories and their traits. They are well-versed in the analytical methods appropriate for the evaluation of archaeological artifacts. |
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| Students are capable of processing empirical material linked to their PhD thesis topic and know how to apply knowledge in the area of material analysis in the preparation of research projects. |
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Recommended literature
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Bramfitt, Bruce L.; Benscoter, Arlan O. Metallographer's guide : practices and procedures for irons and steels. Materials Park : ASM International, 2002. ISBN 0-87170-748-9.
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Geels, Kay. Metallographic and materialographic specimen preparation, light microscopy, image analysis, and hardness testing. West Conshohocken : ASTM International, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8031-4265-7.
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Hanykýř, Vladimír; Kutzendörfer, Jaroslav. Technologie keramiky. Praha : Silikátový svaz, 2008. ISBN 978-80-86821-48-1.
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Hluchý, Miroslav; Modráček, Oldřich; Paňák, Rudolf. Strojírenská technologie 1. Díl 2, Metalografie a tepelné zpracování. Praha : Scientia, 1997. ISBN 80-7183-034-8.
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Hošek, Jiří. Metalografie ve službách archeologie : stav metalografického výzkumu artefaktů staré kovářské výroby na severu a severovýchodě Čech = Metallography in the service of archaeology : = the state of metallographic research into artefacts from old blacksmith's production in North- and Northeast-Bohemia. Praha : Archeologický ústav AV ČR, 2003. ISBN 80-86124-40-1.
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Jandoš, František; Gemperle, Antonín; Říman, Ríša. Využití moderních laboratorních metod v metalografii. Praha : SNTL, 1985.
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Jonšta, Petr; Hrubý, Vojtěch; Silbernagel, Arnošt. Praktická metalografie. Ostrava : Kovosil, 2008. ISBN 978-80-903694-3-6.
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Píšek, František; Jeníček, Ladislav. Nauka o materiálu III : přehled vývoje materiálů, teorie hutnických pochodů, obecné hutnictví. Praha : ČSAV, 1962.
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Ptáček, Luděk. Nauka o materiálu I.. Brno : CERM, 2003. ISBN 80-7204-283-1.
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