CTE 1401  INTRODUCTORY TEXTILE SCIENCE
SYLLABUS - DISTANCE LEARNING FORMAT

Course Description:  Introduction to physical and chemical aspects of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and textile coloration.  Interrelationships between textile characteristics, properties and end-use requirements.

Purpose of course:  To give students an introduction to the study of textiles and a basic understanding of the interrelationships between textile characteristics, properties, and end use.

Required Textbook and Other Materials (available through bookstore)
(1)  Collier, B.J. & Tortora, P.G. (2001).  Understanding Textiles, Prentice Hall (6th Ed).
(2)  Textile Identification Manual.  Textile Fabric Consultants. (2002 edition).
 

Instructional Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.  Describe the physical and chemical properties of fibers.
2.  Identify the fabrication and properties of yarns.
3.  Identify the various methods of textile fabrication.
4.  Recognize and classify the various physical and chemical finishes and color applied to textiles.
5.  Identify the legislative and environmental aspects of textile manufacturing.
6.  Evaluate the advantages and limitations in the performance and care of textile products.
Content Outline:
1.  Fabric composition
2.  Fiber properties
3.  Chemical structure of fibers
4.  Natural fibers
5.  Manufactured fibers
6.  Yarn constructions
7.  Fabric constructions
8.  Finishes and coloration
9.  Textiles and the environment
Evaluation:

Requirements/Grading/Evaluation:
.10 assignments                                    12 @ 30=360
2.  Discusson questions                         5@20 = 100
4.  Store survey assignment                 1 @ 40 =  40
      Total                                                 500 points

 Your grade is based on the following accumulation of points:

Grading Scale:
450 - 500 = A
400 - 449 = B
350 - 399 = C
300 - 349 = D
    < 300   = F

Contact with Instructor:

Phone:  850-644-6838
e-mail:  kgrise@garnet.acns.fsu.edu

Honor Code
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. The Academic Honor System of The Florida State University is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to:

   1.Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity in the student’s own work,
   2.Refuse to tolerate violations of academic integrity in the University community, and
   3.Foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the part of the University
     community.

ADA Requirements
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should:

   1.Register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center
     (SDRC).
   2.Bring a letter to the instructor form the SDRC indicating you need academic
     accommodations. This should be done within the first week of class.

(This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.)

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