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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction to Textile Engineering

Course Code : TMZ107

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SERİN MAVRUZ MEZARCIÖ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines textile engineering and function of textile engineers in textile industry.
Gains general information about textile raw materials
Gains general information about basic process and machines in textile

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims at teaching basic concepts and knowledge about textile engineering and technologies, giving basic knowledge about textile raw materials, teaching basic process and production steps in textile.

Course Contents : General Concepts Concerning Textile Technology and Engineering. Definition of Textile Materials, Fundamental Properties, Standards and Classifications. Natural and Synthetic Textile Materials. General Information Concerning Textile Technology. Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Non-Woven and Finishing Technology, Quality Control.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General information about property of university education and organization. General information and presentation of CU textile engineering department. The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
2 Concept of engineering, Description of textile engineering The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
3 Textile raw materials, its basic properties and classification. The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
4 Basic principles of yarn production, yarn types and its basic properties. The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
5 Process flow in short and long stapel yarn production and machines The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
6 Classification of fabric production, basic principles of woven fabric production, basic woven types, General poperties of woven fabrics and end-uses The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
7 Basic principles of knitted fabric production, basic kniited fabric types, General poperties of knitted fabrics and end-uses The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
8 Mid-term Exam The course notes and reference books Written Exam
9 Basic principles of non-woven fabric production, , General poperties of non- woven fabrics and end-uses The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
10 Textile treatment, definitions and classification. The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
11 Basic treatment process applied to cotton fabrics. The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
12 Description of the garment, process steps in garment The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
13 Description and aim of quality control in textile and quality tests The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
14 Marketing in textile, Research&Development, Product Development The course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion, presentation
15 Visiting the laboratories of textile engineering department The course notes and reference books presentation
16/17 Final-exam The course notes and reference books Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1-BAŞER, İ., Fiber Knowledge, Marmara Üniversitesi Yayınları, Yayın No: 524, 179 s., 1992, İstanbul.
 2-MANGUT, M., KARAHAN, N., Textile Fibers, Ekin Basım Yayın Dağıtım, 309 s., 2008, Bursa.
 3-DEMİR, A., GÜNAY, M., Textile Technology, Şan Ofset, 368 s., 1999, İstanbul.
 4-EBERLE, H., HERMELING, H., HORNBERGER, M., MENZER, D., RING, W., Clothing Technology from fiber to fashion. Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel, Nourney, Vollmer Gmbh & Co., 1996.
 5. GÜRCÜM, H.B., Textile Material Science, Güncel Yayıncılık, 2010,İstanbul.
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 1
2 Has the professional and ethical responsibility. 1
3 Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering 1
4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 1
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 4
9 Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly 4
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 1
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. 1
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 1
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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 80
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2
ECTS Credit: 3