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Course Description Course Name : Pile Fabrics 1 Course Code : TEM325 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. BELKIS ZERVENT ÜNAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns towels and velvet fabric production methods Learns the working principles of towels and velvet 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 : This course aims to teach advanced manufacturing techniques, their machines, their properties and their quality control tests of the Terry and velvet fabrics which has an important place in the Turkish textile industry Course Contents : Manufacturing and foreign trade of terry and velvet fabrics in Turkey, the importance of these fabrics in home textiles industry. Sector analysis. Investigation of the fiber and yarn properties used widely in the production of towel. Terry fabric production techniques(weaving and knitting), their quality control and their production accounts. Velvet fabric manufacturing techniques. Technological advances in production methods and machines of terry and velvet fabrics. 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 terry and velvet fabrics in Turkey, the importance of these fabrics 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 towel Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 3 Weaving terry fabric production techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 4 Weaving terry fabric production techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 5 Knitting terry fabric production techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 6 Velvet towel production Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 7 Terry fabric production accounts Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Course Notes and Reference Books Written examination 9 Terry fabric quality control Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 10 Velvet fabric production techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 11 Velvet fabric production techniques Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 12 Velvet fabric quality control Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 13 Technological advances in production methods and machines of terry and velvet fabrics Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 14 Investigating the functional / smart towels developed recently Course Notes and Reference Books Lecture and discussion 15 Revision of 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. 2 3 Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering 5 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 3 6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 4 7 Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility 0 8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 2 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. 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