TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	2
SEMESTER	Third Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	3
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Will be able to explain textile fibres. 2) Classify the textile fibres. 3) Explain the production methods of natural and man-made fibres. 4) Classify the natural fibres and man-made fibres. 5) Explain the differences between synthetic and regenerated fibres. 6) Explain the advanced and functional fibres. 7) Will be able to describe textile yarns and production methods. 8) Explain the processes used to produce yarns from staple fibres. 9) Recognize the different types and qualities of yarns. 10) Explain the production and differences between combed and carded yarns. 11) Compare compact yarns and conventional ring spinning yarns. 12) Relate yarn types to end-use performances. 13) Identify ring spinning, open end rotor spinning, and vortex spinning. 14) Will be able to describe knit fabrics and their production methods. 15) Describe the main differences between woven and knitted fabrics 16) Describe how the knitting machines produce fabrics. 17) Identify the similarities and differences between knitted fabric types. 18) Describe the main factors that influence knitted fabric quality. 19) Describe the end uses for each type of fabrics. 20) Explain the relationship between fabric structure and end use.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	Definition and classification of textile fibers, fiber structures and basic properties; Examination of usage areas in line with these features. Basic information on yarn production technology, yarn counting systems, weaving, knitting technologies, finishing and finishing processes and apparel.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Classification of textile fibres and their properties. Production methods of natural fibres, physical and chemical properties and end uses. 2nd Week Production methods of natural fibres, physical and chemical properties and end-uses. 3rd Week Description and classification of chemical fibres, production methods. Man made fibres: production methods, physical and chemical properties and end-uses. 4th Week Regenerated fibres, properties and end-uses. Advanced, high performance and functional fibers. 5th Week Introduction to yarn technology. Definition of yarn, classification of yarns and yarn production methods. 6th Week MidTerm Exam 7th Week Material preparation stages of yarn production. Combed yarns. 8th Week Comparison of combed and carded yarn properties. 9th Week Yarn production systems: ring spinning, open end spinning, air jet and vortex spinning. 10th Week Yarn production systems: ring spinning, open end spinning, air jet and vortex spinning. 11th Week Wool spinning. Classification of the yarn properties. Description of knitting technology, history of knitting, main elements of knitting machine. 12th Week MidTerm Exam 13th Week Basic knit structures and their properties. 14th Week Stitch types and fabric characteristics of knitted fabrics
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	* Demir, A. ve Torun A.R., "Tekstil Üretim Yöntemleri" (Burkhard, W., Textile Fertigungsverfahren kitabının çevirisi), gan Ofset, Gstanbul, 336 s., (2003). * Kadolph, S. .J., "Textiles", Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 490 p., (2007). * Marmaralı, A., "Atkı örmeciliğine giriG", E.Ü. T.K.A.U.M. Yayını, Gzmir, 159 s., (2004). * Franck, R.R., "Bast and other plant fibres", Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, 304 p., (2005). * Spencer. D.J., "Knitting technology: a comprehensive handbook and practical guide", Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, 386 p., (2001). * Udale, J., "Textiles and fashion", Lausanne, AVA Academia, 176 p., (2008). * Collier, B. J., "Understanding textiles", Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 576 p., (2001)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 2 60 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz 2 2 4 Individual or group work 5 2 10 Preparation for Final exam 5 2 10 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 2 2 4 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 4 2 8 Total Workload 82 Total Workload / 30 2,73 ECTS Credits of the Course 3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No