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  Course Description
Course Name : Technical English I

Course Code : TEM459

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİHAT ÇELİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gain the ability of using, understanding, translating the fiber knowledge and terminology in textile
Gains the ability of using, understanding, translating the yarn knowledge and terminology in textile
Gains the ability of using, understanding, translating the weaving knowledge and terminology in textile
Gains the ability of using, understanding, translating the knitting knowledge and terminology in textile

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 terminology for textile technology and science in English: fiber knowledge, yarn knowledge, weaving knowledge, knitting knowledge

Course Contents : General tecnology in textile. Knowledge and terminology on natural and man made fibres. Knowledge and terminology for yarns. Knowledge and terminology in weaving and knitting.

Language of Instruction : Turkish+English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General Introduction It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
2 Textile Terminology: General It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
3 Textile Terminology: General It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
4 Knowledge and terminology for Fiber: Cotton It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
5 Knowledge and terminology for Fiber: Cotton It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
6 Knowledge and terminology for Fiber: Linen Knowledge and terminology for Fiber: Wool It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
7 Knowledge and terminology for Fiber: Man-made fibers It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
8 Mid-term Exams It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Yazılı Sınav
9 Knowledge and terminology for Yarn: Cotton Yarn Spinning It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
10 Knowledge and terminology for Yarn: Cotton Yarn Spinning It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
11 Knowledge and terminology for Yarn: Wool Yarn Spinning It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
12 Knowledge and terminology for Yarn: Man-made Fiber Production It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
13 Knowledge and terminology for Weaving It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
14 Knowledge and terminology for Knitting It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
15 Revision of lecture notes It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Lectures, discussions, illustrations
16/17 Final Exams It is advised to repeat-work on the subject matters from different sources after the lectures. Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  CELIK N., 2012. Technical English Course Notes, Cukurova University, Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Textile Engineering Department, Adana
 EBERLE, H., HERMELING, H., HORNBERGER, M., MENZER, D., RING, W., 1996. Clothing Technology from fiber to fashion. Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel.
 GOERNER D., 1986, Woven Structure and Design - Part 1: Single Cloth Construction, Wira Technology Group, Leeds (UK).
 GOERNER D., 1989, Woven Structure and Design - Part 2: Compound Structures, British Textile Technology Group, Leeds (UK).
 ROBINSON A.T.C. and MARKS R., 1973, Woven Cloth Construction, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
 MARKS R. and ROBINSON A.T.C., 1976, Principles of Weaving, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
 LORD P.R. and MOHAMED M.H., 1973, Weaving Conversion of Yarn to Fabric, Merrow Publishing, Watford (UK).
 ORMEROD A. And SONDHELM W.S., 1995, Weaving - Technology and Operation, The Textile Institute, Manchester (UK).
Required Course Material(s)  Weaving Machine, mechanisms, system weaving design software etc. of manufacturers´s official web pages - Picanol, Dornier, Sultex, Sulzer, Staubli, Van de Wilele, Panter, Vamatex, Tsaudakoma, Toyoda...etc. - GENERAL, printed or online magazines adressing popular and scientific issues for textile technology and science, GENERAL


  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 0
2 Has the professional and ethical responsibility. 0
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 2
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 1
6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 0
7 Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility 0
8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 4
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. 3
12 Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. 0
13 Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. 0
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 3
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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 66
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64
ECTS Credit: 3