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  Course Description
Course Name : Knitting Technology

Course Code : TEM308

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SERİN MAVRUZ MEZARCIÖ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns different knitting technologies
Learns different knitted fabrics and analyzes them
Detects the knitted fabric defaults
Learns production calculations

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach the basics of warp and weft knitting technology, inform students about knitted fabrics and their properties, teach the basic kniited fabric and machine, Flat knitting machines and circular knitting machines.

Course Contents : Definition of knitted fabrics, warp and weft knitted fabrics. Classification of knitting machines. Terms and notation in knitted fabrics.Production calculation in weft knitting

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 History of knitting, Current situations of knitting in Turkey, definition of knitted fabrics, warp and weft knitted fabrics.classification of knitted machines. Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
2 Basic knitting tools, needles Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
3 Trms and notation in knitting fabrics. Basic knitting in weft knitting Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
4 Flat knitting machines and circular knitting machines Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
5 Pattern techniques in weft knitting Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
6 Knitting derivatives: single and double fabrics in weft knitting, special structures Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
7 Knitting derivatives: single and double fabrics in weft knitting, special structures Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
8 Mid-term exam
9 Single and double fabrics in weft knitting Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
10 Quality in knitted fabrics Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
11 Fabric defects in knitted fabrics, reason and prevention Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
12 Production calculation in weft knitting Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
13 Warp knitting and its terms Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
14 Tricot machines, Raschel machines, knitting tools, Products of warp knitting. Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
15 Revision of lecture notes Reading course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
16/17 Final exam. Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  MARMARALI, A., 2004. Introduction to Weft Knitting. Ege Üniversitesi Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon Araştırma Merkezi Yayını, Yayın No: 9, İzmir, 158 s.
  ÇEKEN, F., 2004. Principle of Knitting. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Basım Ünitesi, İzmir, 144 s.
 BAĞDATLI, N., BAĞDATLI, İ.,1999. Technical Textiles in Warp Knitting. Ege Üniversitesi, İzmir, 31 s.
  DEMİR, A., GÜNAY, M., 1999. Textile Technology, Şan Ofset, İstanbul, 368 s.
 EBERLE, H., HERMELING, H., HORNBERGER, M., MENZER, D., RING, W., 1996. Clothing Technology from fiber to fashion. Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel, Nourney, Vollmer Gmbh & Co.
Required Course Material(s)  Printed journals, machinery catalogues and CD


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Uses information and communication technologies and softwares at a required level 2
2 Has the professional and ethical responsibility. 3
3 Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering 4
4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 3
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 3
6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 2
7 Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility 2
8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 3
9 Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly 4
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 3
11 Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. 1
12 Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. 2
13 Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. 2
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 0
15 Defines learning requirements in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 124
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96
ECTS Credit: 5