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Course Description Course Name : Plant Fibers Technology Course Code : TB-510 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL GÖRMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn the importance of fiber plants, fiber formation and main differences among the fibers of these plants Know fiber quality characteristics and relations among these traits Know essential measurement methods for fiber quality parameters and classification of fibers for quality Gain practical experience on tests of fiber quality parameters at quality laboratories Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the lesson is to provide students with a general overview of the basic knowledge of the importance of plant fibers, classification, important traits in terms of fiber technology and their relations with each other Course Contents : Main plant fiber species, classification of fibers, fiber formation, chemical and physical properties of fibers, fiber quality parameters and their measurement methods Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Types of fibers Pre reading Lecture and discussion 2 General description of fiber types Pre reading Lecture and discussion 3 Natural fiber (cotton, flax, hemp, jute etc.) Pre reading Lecture and discussion 4 Fiber structures and formation in essential fiber plants Pre reading Lecture and discussion 5 Raw cotton components Pre reading Lecture and discussion 6 Chemical properties of cotton fibers Pre reading Lecture and discussion 7 Physical properties of cotton fibers Pre reading Lecture and discussion 8 Measurement methods of fiber length, strenght and fineness parameters Pre reading Lecture and discussion 9 Measurement methods of fiber length uniformity, short fiber index, color and trash content parameters Pre-reading Lecture and discussion 10 Mid term examination Exam preparation Written examination 11 Fiber processing and an assignment will be given on this topic Pre reading Lecture and discussion 12 Practice on fiber technology at fiber laboratory of commodity exchange Pre reading Lecture and discussion 13 Practice on fiber technology at fiber laboratory of commodity exchange Pre reading Lecture and discussion 14 Practice on fiber technology at fiber laboratory of commodity exchange Pre reading Lecture and discussion 15 Relations between main fiber traits Pre reading Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final examination Exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  MADRAN, T., Tekstil Lif Teknolojisi. Tumateks Yayınları. Adana 1995   HARMANCIOĞLU, M., YAZICIOĞLU, T. ve YAZICIOĞLU, GÇ, 1973. Lif Teknolojisi Uygulama Kitabı. Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları. Yayın No: 213 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 4 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 3 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 4 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 3 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 3 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 4 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 3 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 3 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 4 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 3 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 2 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 3 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 3 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6