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  Course Description
Course Name : Textile Chemistry 2

Course Code : TTS204

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (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 so-called fibers.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The objective of this course is to give information about the production, properties and latest developments of cellulose and cellulose fibers, protein fibers such as wool and silk and synthetic fibers such as polyester, modified polyester, polyamide, polyacrylnitrile, polypropylene, polyurethane elastomers.

Course Contents : General information, production methods and properties of cellulosic fibers especially regenerated cellulosic fibers, General information, production methods and properties of protein fibers especially silk and wool fibers,General information, production methods and properties of synthetic fibers especially modified polyester, new type of polyamide and polyurethane elastomeric fibers, Latest developments about so-called 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 The content of Textile Chemistry II course, latest status of fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
2 General information about protein fibers, the chemical structure and properties of silk fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
3 The production and treatment of silk fibers. Chemical structure of cellulose fibers. Regenerated cellulose fibers and the latest developments of regenerated cellulose fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
4 The production of the 3rd generation cellulose fibers, Lyocell. The properties and finishing of Lyocell fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
5 Synthetic fibers, molecular structure, affinity forces among macromolecules, the effects of temperature over molecular structure. The production and properties of polyester fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
6 Special polyester fibers, polyester fibers that are not based upon polyethylene terephatalate. The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
7 Midterm exam works lectures notes theoretical
8 Polyester filling fibers, polyester fibers that have high breaking strength, antistatic polyester fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
9 Fine and ultra fine polyester fibers and their finishing. Polyester fibers whose dyeing properties have been developed The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
10 Antistatic synthetic fibers, latest developments of polyamide fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
11 Polyacrylnitrile and polyurethane elastomeric fibers and latest developments The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
12 New types of synthetic fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
13 New types of synthetic fibers The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
14 Chemical fibres and chemical fibres types The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
15 Chemical fibres and chemical fibres types The course notes and reference books Students come prepared topics theoretical, Lecture, Discussion, Question & Answer
16/17 Final Exam works lectures notes theoretical


  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. 4
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. 5
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 1
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 0
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 5
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. 0
14 To be able to improve him/herself in scientific, social, cultural and sporty issues by internalizing life-long learning, 4
15 To be able to evaluate and interpret knowledge and skills in textile design field from a critical perspective. 0
16 To be able to use a foreign language efficiently in order to follow up-to-date information and communicate with colleagues 3
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) 13 2 26
    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: 72
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88
ECTS Credit: 3