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  Course Description
Course Name : Technical Textiles and Nonwovens

Course Code : TL-514

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. OSMAN BABAARSLAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic principles of technical textiles production.
Defines basic application areas of technical textiles.
Is able to define the new textile cycle and the use of conventional and non-conventional textiles in this cycle.
Manages the production process of nonwovens with technical purpose and has the skill to present the evaluation of this process by writing or speech.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Provide information about the concept and scope of technical textiles, teach the basic application areas of technical textiles and the production method of nonwovens in technical textile

Course Contents : Technology of nonwoven surfaces; a general introduction to nonwoven surfaces, determination and classification of nonwovens. Textile materials and their properties required for industrial textiles. High-performance fibers used in textile industries. The production of nonwovens, finishing processes of nonwovens, properties and uses of nonwovens. Mechanical and physical properties of nonwovens. Test methods for nonwoves. Industrial-technical textile products, coated textile structures, transport fibers, geotextiles and medical textiles.

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 Determination and classification of technical textiles and nonwovens. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
2 the proper understanding of the concepts of Science, technology, innovation and R&D. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
3 The importance of science, technology, R&D and innovation in technical textiles. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
4 Raw material and its importance in nonwoven textile production. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
5 High-performance fibers for technical textiles and technical uses. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
6 The main applications of technical textiles (Twelve main areas of application) The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
7 Concept and the requirements of the production of technical textiles The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
8 Mid-term exam The course notes and reference books Written Examination
9 Geotextiles The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
10 Medical and hygenic textiles. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
11 Industrial/Technical textile products; coated structures, cords and composites, etc. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
12 Nonwovens in technical textile and expectations. The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration, homework
13 Presentations of technical work studies for period The course notes and reference books discussions
14 Presentations of technical studies The course notes and reference books discussions
15 General revision The course notes and reference books Lectures, discussions, demonstration
16/17 Final exam The course notes and reference books Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  BABAARSLAN, O., 2010. Dokunmamış Yüzeyler (Nonwovenler). Lecture Notes. Çukurova Üniversitesi, Balcalı-Adana, 180s.
 BABAARSLAN, O., 2010. Teknik Tekstiller. Lecture Notes. Çukurova Üniversitesi, Balcalı-Adana, 160s.
 HORROCKS, A. R. & ANAND, S. C., 2000. Handbook of Technical Textiles, The Textile Institute, Manchester UK.
 RUSSELL, S.J., 2007. Handbook of Nonwovens, Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England.
 ALBRECHT, W., FUCHS, H. & KITTELMANN, W., 2003. Nonwoven Fabrics. WILEY-VCH, Germany.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10
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 Graduates have the undergraduate qualifications of Textile Engineering. 5
2 They can develop their academic knowledge up to the level of expertise in the same or different fields. 4
3 They can comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field. 4
4 Graduates are able to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the level of expertise in the field of Textile Engineering. 3
5 Graduates can integrate the information from various disciplines. 3
6 Graduates can solve the problems that require expertise using scientific research methods. 3
7 They can solve a problem in the field of Textile Engineering, evaluate the results and implement these results. 3
8 Graduates are deteremined about the recognition of the need of lifelong learning, they can follow developments in science and technology and they update themselves continuosly. 2
9 They can transfer the current developments and their studies in the field to inside and outside groups by writing, by speech and/or by using visual aids. 1
10 Graduates develop implementation plans related to their field and evaluate the results as a part of the quality process. 1
11 Graduates can conduct the studies related to the field determining the social, scientific and ethical values 2
12 Graduates can use the acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 3
13 Graduates develop solutions for complex problems in the field by taking responsibility 2
14 They can conduct advanced studies independently. 1
15 Graduates can do a critical evaluation of the information related to the field and can plan the learning process. 2
16 Graduates can use a foreign language at a certain level both verbal and written. 2
17 They can use information and communication technologies with computer software as much as field needs. 2
18 Graduates are sensitive to social events and they have a critical perspective. 1
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 127
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.08
ECTS Credit: 5