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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Natural Fibres |
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| Course Code |
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TMZ108 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. SERİN MAVRUZ MEZARCIÖ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the fiber classification
Learns the relationship between fiber properties and product features
Learns physical and chemical properties of natural fibers general used in textile industry.
Learns basic terms of fiber properties (fiber fineness, fiber length, fiber strength, microscopic view, etc.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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This course aims at teaching the classification of fibers, giving an understanding of the effect of fiber properties during subsequent textile processes, giving detailed information about fiber structure, product methods, their specifitations and end -uses of natural fibers (cotton, flax, wool, silk, etc.), animal fibers (wool, silk, etc.)
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| Course Contents |
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Defination of textile materials. Classification and basic features of textile materials. General molecular structures of fibres. Vegetable fibers. Cellulose. Physical and chemical structure of cotton fibre, features, gining and standardization. Linen, hemp, jüte, Animal fibres. Protein. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, laboratory |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Teaching of the fiber classification. Molecular structure of textile fibers. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of textile fibers. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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2 |
Status of production and consumption amounts of fibers in the World. Comparison of natural and artificial fibers. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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3 |
Effect of fiber properties to final product. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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4 |
Introduction to herbal fibers. Cellulose. Physical and chemical properties. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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5 |
Cotton fiber. Physical and chemical properties. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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6 |
Ginning and standardization of cotton fibers. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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7 |
Flax fiber. Physical and chemical properties |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam. |
The course notes and reference books |
Written examination |
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9 |
General properties of other herbal fibers (hemp,manila hemp, jüte, ramie,kapok, coconut) |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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Introduction to animal fibers. Protein. Physical and chemical properties. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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11 |
Properties of animal fibers. Classification and process. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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12 |
General properties of other animal fibers (cashmere,mohair, alpaca, lama, angora ). Production and usage area. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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Physical and chemical properties of silk fiber and usage area |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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14 |
Mineral fibers. Properties and usage area. |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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15 |
Repeating Lecture Notes |
The course notes and reference books |
Lecture, discussion, presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
The course notes and reference books |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 G. Yazıcıoğlu, 1999, Cotton and Other Vegetal Fibers, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Mühendislik Fakültesi Basım Ünitesi, İzmir.
İ. Başer, 1992, Fiber Science, Marmara Üniversitesi, Yayın No:524, İstanbul.
Dayıoğlu, H., Karakaş, H.,2007, Fiber Science, 10/2007, No. 1, ISBN: 978 975 0161018, İstanbul
M. A. Taylor, 1994. Technology of Textile Properties, Farbes Publication, UK.
J. G. Cook, 1993, Handbook of Textile Fibres: Natural Fibres, Merrow Publishing Co. Ltd., UK
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Uses information and communication technologies and softwares at a required level |
1 |
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Has the professional and ethical responsibility. |
1 |
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Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering |
1 |
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Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering |
1 |
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Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications |
1 |
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Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results |
1 |
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7 |
Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility |
1 |
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8 |
Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information |
4 |
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9 |
Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly |
4 |
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10 |
Has effective oral and written communication skills. |
2 |
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11 |
Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. |
1 |
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12 |
Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. |
3 |
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13 |
Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. |
1 |
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14 |
Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering |
1 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 104 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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