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  Course Description
Course Name : Nonwovens

Course Code : TEM402

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OSMAN BABAARSLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the ability to access the scientific information
Is informed about technology of non-woven surfaces
Has the ability to identify the problem, analyze and solve the problems in this area.
Has the ability of identifying a system and/or production process and designing , analyzing to achieve a specified goal.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to inform the students about raw materials used in the production of nonwoven textiles; properties of nonwovens, fibers for nonwovens, web formation and bounding, introduce the properties and aplication areas of nonwovens.

Course Contents : General Concepts and Definitions About Nonwovens, web formation and Production Methods, Fibers used for web production and Its Spesification. Web bounding and bounding methods. Nonwoven Finishing.

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 Introduction and general presentation, Nonwoven textile surfaces development and classification - introducing nonwoven surfaces Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
2 Raw material and properties at nonwovens production. Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
3 Nonwovens production (Texture creation techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
4 Nonwovens production (Texture creation techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
5 Nonwovens production (Texture creation techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
6 Nonwovens production (Texture Fixing / Linking techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
7 Nonwovens production (Texture Fixing / Linking techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
8 Midterm exam Course notes and Reference books Written examination
9 Nonwovens production (Texture Fixing / Linking techniques) Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
10 Finishing process of nonwovens production. Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
11 General properties and uses of nonwovens. Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
12 Quality control of nonwoven fabrics. Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
13 The use of nonwovens for technical purposes. Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
14 Tufting and Mali Surface Production Methods Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
15 Revision of lecture subjects Course notes and Reference books Lecture, discussion, demostration
16/17 Final Exam Course notes and Reference books Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  2. Albrecht W., Nonwoven Fabrics, Wiley-Vch Verlag GmbH&Co., Germany (2003)
 3. Russell S.J., Handbooks of Nonwovens, The Textile Institutes, UK (2007)
 1) Turbak, A. F., "Nonwovens", Tappi Press, 1993, USA
Required Course Material(s)


  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 3
4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 4
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 2
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 1
8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 1
9 Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly 0
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 0
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. 1
13 Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. 2
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 3
* 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) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 99
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.96
ECTS Credit: 4