Programme info

1. The participant is familiar with the most commonly used types of optical microscopes within the heritage field, and their characteristic properties.

2. The participant comprehends the components of an optical microscope, their operation and the differences between the most commonly used types.

3. The participant can use an optical microscope correctly, can make micrographic images and has used a number of types himself in a heritage context.

4. The participant understands the possibilities, applications and limitations of optical microscopy within the heritage field and can situate its use within a general research methodology.

5. The participant is familiar with the process of sample extraction on heritage objects and can carry this out independently.

6. The participant is familiar with the most common methods of preparing samples for further research (with optical microscope and analytical techniques), can select the appropriate method and is able to carry this out independently.

7. The participant is familiar with protocols, reporting of sample research, editing sample forms, and can draw these up independently.