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  Course Description
Course Name : Pile Fabrics 2
Course Code : TEM324
Course Type : Optional
Level of Course : First Cycle
Year of Study : 3
Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)
ECTS : 3
Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. BELKIS ZERVENT ÜNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns carpet and blanket production methods.
Learns the working principles of carpet machines.
Investigates and learns the latest developments about this subject
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 advanced manufacturing techniques, their machines, their properties and their quality control tests of the carpet and blanket which has an important place in Turkish textile industry.
Course Contents : Manufacturing and foreign trade of carpet in Turkey, the importance of this product in home textiles industry. Sector analysis. Investigation of the fiber and yarn properties used widely in the production of carpet. Carpet production techniques, Wilton and Axminster carpets, their quality control and their production accounts. Blanket manufacturing techniques. Technological advances in production methods and machines of carpet.
Language of Instruction : Turkish
Work Place : Textile Engineering Department Classrooms

  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Manufacturing and foreign trade of carpet in Turkey, the importance of this product in home textiles industry. Sector analysis Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
2 Investigation of the fiber and yarn properties used widely in the production of carpet. Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
3 Investigation of the fiber and yarn properties used widely in the production of carpet. Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
4 Carpet production techniques, Wilton and Axminster carpets, Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
5 Carpet production techniques, Wilton and Axminster carpets, Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
6 The quality control tests applied to carpets Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
7 The quality control tests applied to carpets Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
8 Mid-term exam Course Notes and Reference Books Written examination
9 Production accounts. Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
10 Blanket manufacturing techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
11 Blanket manufacturing techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
12 Technological advances in production methods and machines of carpet. Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
13 Technological advances in production methods and machines of carpet. Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
14 Investigating the functional / smart carpets developed recently Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
15 Repeating Subject Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam Course Notes and Reference Books Written examination

  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)
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 0
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 5
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 3
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 0
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 2
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. 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 4
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 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3