Sicily, Italy
Courses
There will be a combination of in class lectures, laboratory experiences and field trips with on site demonstrations. There will be a series of guest lectures from experts on a specific methodology of conservation of cultural heritage.
Students enroll in one three credit course, depending upon eligibility, where they will explore biotechnology applied to the conservation of cultural assets in Sicily.:
- STEM students who have completed the appropriate prerequisites will enroll in: Biology 3366: Applications of Biotechnology to Historical Preservation course for 3 credits.
- All other students will enroll in SCST 0860: Biotechnical Preservation of Antiquities for 3 credits.
Academic information:
- Course load: one, 3-credit course
- Temple students who successfully complete (with a C- or better) credit-bearing coursework worth at least three semester hours in an approved summer or semester study abroad program with a minimum stay abroad of 28-days will satisfy the World Society (GG) requirement.
If you have any questions about the academic program or to request of copy of a course syllabus, please contact Education Abroad.
Course Title | Course Number | Semester(s) Scheduled | Description | Notes | |
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Applications of Biotechnology to Historical Preservation | 3366 | Summer 2023 | This course is central to the Temple Summer in Sicily Study Abroad experience, the Sicily Applied Biotechnology Program. In collaboration with Prof.... read more » | ||
Course Title | Course Number | Semester(s) Scheduled | Description | Notes | |
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Biotechnical Preservation of Antiquities | 0860 | Summer 2023 | Our everyday understanding of the use of biotechnology is mostly based on its biomedical use, for disease treatments and drug development. At times... read more » |
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