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  Course Description
Course Name : Quality Control in Clothing

Course Code : TEM462

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. PINAR DURU BAYKAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the process of setting up the quality control in confection
Learns basic information about quality control points and quality standards
Learns the activities that has to be done for high quality production
Identifies the sources of error in garment enterprises

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 emphasize the importance of quality, introduce the basic concepts of quality and quality control, teach the process of installation of apparel quality control, inform about quality control points and quality standards.

Course Contents : Quality Concept, Definition and Importance in Clothing, Faults, Reasons and Classifications in Clothing, Quality Control Points in Clothing, Methods of Measumerent and Evaluation of Quality, Total Quality Management and Application in Clothing.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic information about garment technology, market situation in confection, export-import data Reading Textbooks and reference books Lecture, discussion
2 The general concepts of quality, quality control, statistical quality control, total quality management, quality assurance systems, quality circles Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
3 Quality costs, the creation process of product quality Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
4 Process of establishing the quality system In confection, in the process of determining quality Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
5 Assessment of quality process and the process of production of quality, control methods ; 100% control, selective control Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
6 Control of raw materials and auxiliary materials Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
7 Process control in confection, quality control in cutting room Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
8 Midterm Exam Reading Textbooks and reference books Written Examination
9 the quality control sewing, quality control at the entrance of band, band control methods, sample applications, issues must be considered Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
10 Preparation of cause-and-effect diagram for the common mistakes in sewing, examples Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions
11 The final quality control procedures and quality tolerances of finished garments, determining the level of quality ,quality control for packaging Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions
12 Classification of mistakes and errors in confection; mold errors, common mistakes in marker graph the errors encountered in laying and cutting Processes Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
13 Sewing errors, definitions, causes and solutions Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions, presentation
14 Ironing, packing and storage errors Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions
15 Revision of the topics covered in general Reading Textbooks and reference books Lectures, discussions
16/17 Final exam Reading Textbooks and reference books Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1-DURU BAYKAL, P., Apparel Quality Control Lecture Notes, Cukurova University, Textile Engineering. Ch., 2009.
 2- Apparel Quality Control, Training Course Manual, Juki Corporation, 2000.
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 1
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 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 1
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. 0
11 Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. 0
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. 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) 16 2 32
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: 72
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88
ECTS Credit: 3