| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | GYT1007 | NATURAL FIBERS | Elective | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Natural fiber production and processing, physical and chemical properties of natural fibers, application areas of natural fibers. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Nesrin Karaduman |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Can distinguish the fiber type under microscope | | 2 | Can classify fiber types by burning test | | 3 | Can determine the type of a fiber by dry destillation | | 4 | Recognizes plant fibers, knows the properties and application areas | | 5 | Recognizes animal fibers, knows the properties and application areas |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| What is a fiber?
Internal structure of fibers
Physical properties of natural fibers
Classification of natural fibers
Introduction to plant fibers
Cotton fiber: Production, properties and application areas
Bast fibers: Production, properties and application areas
Leaf fibers: Production, properties and application areas
Wool fibers: Production, properties and application areas
Other animal fibers
Silk fibers: Production, properties and application areas |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | What is a fiber, the internal structure. | | | | 2 | Physical properties of fibers | | | | 3 | Classification of fibers | | | | 4 | Introduction to plant fibers. Production of cotton. | | | | 5 | Properties and application areas of cotton fibers | | | | 6 | Production, properties and application areas of bast fibers | | | | 7 | Midterm exam. | | | | 8 | Production, properties and usage of leaf and other seed fibers. | | | | 9 | Production and classification of wool fibers. | | | | 10 | Properties and usage of wool fibers | | | | 11 | Properties and application areas of other animal fibers. | | | | 12 | Silk fiber production | | | | 13 | Properties and usage of silk fibers. | | | | 14 | General review. | | | | 15 | Final exam. | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Başer, L, Elyaf Bilgisi, (1992).Marmara (X Yayınlan, İstanbul.
2. Mangut, M ve Karahan, N (2005) Tekstil Lifleri, Etin Kitabevi, Bursa
3. Yazıcıoğlu, G.ve Gülümser, G., (1993).İpek Ve Diğer Salgı Lifleri, Ege Ü. Yayınlan, İzmir
4.Yakartepe,M.veYakartepe,Z.,(1995).T.A.K.M. Genel Tekstil ansiklopedileri 10 Cilt. İstanbul.
5. Harmancıoğlu, M. ve Yazıcıoğlu, G.,(1979)Bitkisel Lifler. Ege Ü. Matbaası İzmir.
6.Harmancıoğlu, M (1974).Lif Teknolojisi, Yün ve Deri Ürünü Diğer Lifler, Ege Ü. Matbaası, İzmir. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 15 | 4 | 60 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | LO2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | LO3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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