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Course Description Course Name : Wool Spinning Course Code : TEM214 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. PINAR DURU BAYKAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains the latest knowledge about textile and wool spinning technology Acquires the skills of description, analysis, formulation and solving of the problems on wool spinning Has the skills of description, design and analysis in order to achieve a specified goal for a system or production process in this course Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at giving information about basic principles of woolen, worsted and semi-worsted spinning and production methods. wool spinning processes and machines, teaching basic information in order to plan manufacturing and selection of suitable raw material for required yarn production, selection of suitable machine setting for required production, product planning and manufacturing. Course Contents : Introduction to Wool Spinning. Structure and Properties of Wool: Chemical Structure and Properties. Physical Structure and Properties of Wool. Classification of Wool According to its Characteristics. Separating, Opening, Scouring, Drying Processes. Blow Room and Machines Used in Wool Spinning. 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 Introduction the wool spinning, production methods, basic concepts, raw materials Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 2 Remembering the information about wool fiber, wool fiber properties and classification Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 3 Washing and drying of wool fiber, washing and drying machines Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 4 Washing and drying of wool fiber (washing machines, washing methods and drying machines) Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 5 Blowroom and preparation processes in wool spinning Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 6 Lubricants and lubrication process Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 7 Carding process in wool spinning (woolen), comb machine elements and tasks Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 8 Midterm Exam Course Notes and Reference Books Written exam 9 Spinning machines in strayhgarn spinning, components and tasks Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 10 Carding process, carding machine elements and tasks in worsted and semi-worsted spinning, Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 11 Drawing processes in wool spinning (worsted) Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 12 Roving processes in wool spinning (worsted) Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 13 Worsted spinning, prencipe, machines, components and tasks of machines Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 14 processes used after the spinning in wool spinning Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 15 Revision of lecture subjects Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture, discussion, presentation 16/17 Final exam Course Notes and Reference Books Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Yüksek B., Strayhgarn ve Kamgarn İplikçiliği, İTÜ, İstanbul (1986)  2. Anonim, Yün İplik Teknolojisi, SAGEM Yayınları, Bursa (1993)  3. Gürcan, A.H., Yün İplikçiliği I-II, Ege Üniv. İzmir (1999)  3. Gürcan, A.H., Yün İplikçiliği I-II, Ege Üniv. İzmir (1999)  5. Brearly A. And Iredale J.A., The Worsted Industry, Wira, UK (1980) 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 4 4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 5 5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 1 6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 1 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. 2 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 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 16 16     Final Exam 1 16 16 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4