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  Course Description
Course Name : Textile Chemistry I

Course Code : TTS203

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF ZİYA HALEFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifies natural and synthetic fibers.
Realizes the general properties of fibers.
Explains the production methods of fibers.
Relates the properties and usage fields of fibers.
Follows the latest developments of aforementioned fibers.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To give information on cellulose fibers, cellulose macromolecules chemical structure of cellulose fibers over molecular structure, chemical properties and its modifications, the chemical properties of the protein fibers, fully synthetic (synthetic) fibers and molecules structures, polyester, polyamide and polyacrylonitrile fibers and chemical properties of the chemical structure.

Course Contents : 1-Classification of fibers, Chemical and supramolecular structure of cellulose fibers 2-Chemical properties of cellulose fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, salts, oxidizing agents over cellulose fibers. The behaviour of cellulose to the high temperatures. 3-Cellulose derivatives, cellulose ethers, cellulose ethers as the result of the fiber structure deformation, cellulose ethers without the fiber structure deformation, Cellulose ethers, the reactions with the fiber structure deformation, the reactions with the fiber structure deformation, cellulose acetals 4-Chemical structures and properties of protein fibers, the structure of peptid macromolecules, Chemical structure of wool keratin. The bonds between the macromolecules of wool keratin, (Covalent bonds, salt bonds, hydrogen bridges, Apolar bonds). 5-Chemical properties of wool fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, salts over wool fibers. 6-The effects of reductive, oxidative agents, light and temperature over wool fibers. 7-Completely artificial (synthetic) fibers, Supramolecular structure of synthetic fibers. Attractive forces between macromolecules. The effect of temperature over supramolecular structure, glass transition point, melting point, 8-Chemical properties of polyester fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis over protein fibers. 9-The effects of reductive, oxidative agents, solvents, light, atmospheric conditions and high temperature over polyester fibers. 10-Chemical properties of polyamide fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, reductive agents, oxidative agents, salts over polyamide fibers. 12-The effects of organic compounds, temperature and light over polyamide fibers. 13-Chemical properties of polyacrylnitrile fibers 14-The effects of water, chemical agents, high temperature, light and open-air conditions to the polyacrylnitrile fibers. The objective of Textile Chemistry I course which is a basic course for textile engineering is to explain the chemical structures and chemical properties of fibers.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Classification of fibers, Chemical and supramolecular structure of cellulose fibers Check lecture notes theoretical
2 Chemical properties of cellulose fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, salts, oxidizing agents over cellulose fibers. The behaviour of cellulose to the high temperatures. Check lecture notes theoretical
3 Cellulose derivatives, cellulose ethers, cellulose ethers as the result of the fiber structure deformation, cellulose ethers without the fiber structure deformation, Check lecture notes theoretical
4 Chemical structures and properties of protein fibers, the structure of peptid macromolecules, Chemical structure of wool keratin. The bonds between the macromolecules of wool keratin, (Covalent bonds, salt bonds, hydrogen bridges, Apolar bonds). Check lecture notes theoretical
5 Chemical properties of wool fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, salts over wool fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
6 The effects of reductive, oxidative agents, light and temperature over wool fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
7 midterm exam works lecture notes theoretical
8 Chemical properties of polyester fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis over protein fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
9 The effects of reductive, oxidative agents, solvents, light, atmospheric conditions and high temperature over polyester fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
10 Chemical properties of polyamide fibers. The effects of water, acids, alkalis, reductive agents, oxidative agents, salts over polyamide fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
11 The effects of organic compounds, temperature and light over polyamide fibers. Check lecture notes theoretical
12 Chemical properties of polyacrylnitrile fibers Check lecture notes theoretical
13 The effects of water, chemical agents, high temperature, light and open-air conditions on polyacrylnitrile fibers Check lecture notes theoretical
14 The effects of water, chemical agents, high temperature, light and open-air conditions on polyacrylnitrile fibers Check lecture notes theoretical
15 Completely artificial (synthetic) fibers, Supramolecular structure of synthetic fibers. Attractive forces between macromolecules. The effect of temperature over supramolecular structure, glass transition point, melting point, Check lecture notes theoretical
16/17 Final Exam works lecture notes


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Yusuf Ziya Halefoğlu Textile Chemistry 2. Işık Tarakçıoğlu, Tekstil Terbiyesi ve Makinaları Cilt: I, Tekstil Terbiyesinde Temel İşlemler ve Selüloz Liflerinin Terbiyesi 3. Işık Tarakçıoğlu, Tekstil Terbiyesi ve Makinaları Cilt: II, Protein Liflerinin Terbiyesi 4. Işık Tarakçıoğlu, Tekstil Terbiyesi ve Makinaları Cilt: III, Poliester Liflerinin Üretimi ve Terbiyesi 5. Necdet Seventekin, Tekstil Kimyası 6. Jiri Militky, Jiri Vanivek, Jiri Krystufek, Vaclav Hartych, Modified Polyester Fibres 7. Chemical Fibers dergileri 8. J.E. Mclntyre, Synthetic Fibres: Nylon, polester, acrylic, polyolefin
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 25
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 To create contemporary and creative design ideas and solutions in texile design under social, cultural and economic constraints 1
2 To be able to transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative ideas, innovative and original works. 5
3 To have knowledge about research methods, artistic criticism and art history 2
4 To be able to comprehend, interpret and form surface compositions with basic design elements and principles and to create genuine designs 1
5 To be able to create original collections of weaving, printing and apparel design regarding to a theme and to be able to present them in creative ways. 4
6 To be able to research, follow, and use current materials for textile design and create new material combinations 5
7 To able to perceive, think and practice design surfaces in a multifacet way 5
8 To have the ability of gathering, sharing and practising information about textile design and fashion in the context of social, artistic and ethical values 1
9 To be able to design textiles on computer-aided design programmes, adapt to new media, and use information and comunication technologies. 0
10 To be able to use different methods and techniques and create various color combinations for his/ her designs 5
11 To be able to create two-dimensional surfaces and/or three-dimensional works using knowledge about textile art and design 0
12 To be able to take part in teamwork of different disciplines, have the ability of analitical thinking, and solve design problems 5
13 To be open-minded, confident, enthusiastic, energetic and be able to take risks in professional career. 4
14 To be able to improve him/herself in scientific, social, cultural and sporty issues by internalizing life-long learning, 3
15 To be able to evaluate and interpret knowledge and skills in textile design field from a critical perspective. 5
16 To be able to use a foreign language efficiently in order to follow up-to-date information and communicate with colleagues 0
17 To be able to share and present his/her ideas and design proposals through verbal and visual data with target group 0
18 Being aware of national and international values about art and design 0
19 To have aesthetic awareness 0
20 To be able to evaluate industrial production of his/ her prototype design 5
* 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) 5 2 10
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 74
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96
ECTS Credit: 3