ARCH401-6 Architectural Heritage Conservation
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Architecture
Nerma Omićević
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To expose students to the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of sustainable integrated conservation as well as to stimulate and encourage intellectual inquiry and research of cultural heritage, based on critical approach, so as to ensure students develop basic knowledge on heritage protection required to function as responsible architects and urban planners in the historic environments.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Jokilehto, J. (1999). A history of architectural conservation. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Additional Literature
Carbonara, G. (1997). Avvicinamento al restauro [Approach to restoration]. Naples: Liguori Editore. Sanković Simčić, V. (2000). Revitalizacija graditeljske baštine [Revitalisation of the architectural heritage]. Sarajevo: NNP Naša riječ d.o.o. Orbaşlı, A. (2008). Architectural conservation: Principles and practice. Oxford: Blackwell Science Ltd. De Angelis D’Ossat, G. (1972). Guide to the methodical study of monuments and causes of their deterioration. Rome: ICCROM, Faculty of Architecture, University of Rome. Mastropiero, M. (1996). Restoration and beyond: Architecture from conservation to conversion. Projects and works by Andrea Bruno (1960–1995). Milan: Libra Immagine. Commission to Preserve National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (2018). Principles and guidelines for the preservation of national monuments. Sarajevo: Commission to Preserve National Monuments of BH. UNESCO. (2019). Operational guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention (WHC.19/01, 10 July 2019). Paris: UNESCO World Heritage Centre. International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments. (1931). The Athens Charter for the Restoration of Historic Monuments. Adopted at the First International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, Athens. ICOMOS. (1964). The Venice Charter: International charter for the conservation and restoration of monuments and sites. Adopted by the Second International Congress of Architects and Technicians of Historic Monuments, Venice. Congress on the European Architectural Heritage. (1975). The Declaration of Amsterdam. Adopted at the Congress on the European Architectural Heritage, Amsterdam. ICOMOS. (1994). The Nara Document on Authenticity. Adopted at the Nara Conference on Authenticity in Relation to the World Heritage Convention, Nara, Japan.Teaching Methods
Face-to-face lectures
Tutorials
Project-based learning
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Syllabus overview | |
| 2 | Values and Cultural Heritage – Classification | |
| 3 | Question of general methodology and relation with international charters - conservation process | |
| 4 | Survey of Historic Buildings | |
| 5 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation | |
| 6 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation | |
| 7 | Conservation, Restoration and question of methods | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Restorators anticipations before the XIX and beginning of the XIX century | |
| 10 | Restoration „In Style“& „Revival“ | |
| 11 | Restoration, Anti-restoration and Romanticism | |
| 12 | Philological restorations from the end of XIX century; Historical restoration and Positivism | |
| 13 | Scientific restoration of the first half of XX century | |
| 14 | Actual approach - Critical restoration | |
| 15 | Case studies: Restoration of Red cross building in Sarajevo and Bagraty Cathedral in Georgia |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 5
Midterm exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 3
Project
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Activity/Progress
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Final exam
3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)
Midterm exam
3 hours ⏳ (1 week × 3 h)
Lectures
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Tutorials
28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)
Home study
98 hours ⏳ (14 week × 7 h)
Final exam study
4 hours ⏳ (1 week × 4 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH401-6] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH401-6 | Architectural Heritage Conservation | 1 | 2 | 6 | TBA | |||||
| Prerequisite | ARCH209-6 | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Nerma Omićević | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Wednesday: 9:30-12:00 Thursday: 9:30-12:00 |
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| nomicevic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | TBA | Assistant E-mail | ||||||||
| Course Objectives | To expose students to the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of sustainable integrated conservation as well as to stimulate and encourage intellectual inquiry and research of cultural heritage, based on critical approach, so as to ensure students develop basic knowledge on heritage protection required to function as responsible architects and urban planners in the historic environments. | |||||||||
| Textbook | Jokilehto, J. (1999). A history of architectural conservation. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Face-to-face lectures, tutorials, project-based learning | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the course. Syllabus overview | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Values and Cultural Heritage – Classification | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Question of general methodology and relation with international charters - conservation process | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Survey of Historic Buildings | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Survey Guide for Historic Buildings - Observation | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Conservation, Restoration and question of methods | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Restorators anticipations before the XIX and beginning of the XIX century | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Restoration „In Style“& „Revival“ | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Restoration, Anti-restoration and Romanticism | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Philological restorations from the end of XIX century; Historical restoration and Positivism | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Scientific restoration of the first half of XX century | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Actual approach - Critical restoration | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Case studies: Restoration of Red cross building in Sarajevo and Bagraty Cathedral in Georgia | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm exam | 1 | 20 | 1,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Project | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Activity/Progress | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Final exam | 3 | 1 | 3 | Midterm exam | 3 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Lectures | 1 | 14 | 14 | Tutorials | 2 | 14 | 28 | |||
| Home study | 7 | 14 | 98 | Final exam study | 4 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/10/2025 | |||||||||