Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
GYT2012KNITTING TECHNOLOGYElective243
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Fundamentals of weft and warp knitting, knitting machines, basic knit types.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Yekta Karaduman
Learning Outcomes
1Can classify knitting according to technological parameters and machine type
2Knows the basic knitting notion and elements
3Draws the basic knitting types
4Can knit a fabric specimen on a manuel flat knitting machine
5Knows the fault types in knitted fabrics and the necessary steps to avoid them.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Definition and classification of knitting Comparison between knitted fabrics with woven and other fabrics Application areas of knitted fabrics Basic knitting elements Classification of knitting machines Pattern types in weft and warp knitting Production calculations in knitting Circular knitting methods and machines Flat knitting methods and machines Warp knitting methods and machines Latest technological advancements in knitting machines Knitted fabric faults, their cause and elimination
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Definition and classification of knitting
2Comparison between knitted fabrics with woven and other fabrics
3Application areas of knitted fabrics
4Basic knitting elements
5Classification of knitting machines
6Pattern types in weft and warp knitting
7Midterm exam
8Pattern types in weft and warp knitting
9Production calculations in knitting
10Circular knitting methods and machines
11Flat knitting methods and machines
12Warp knitting methods and machines
13Latest technological advancements in knitting machines
14Knitted fabric faults, their cause and elimination
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Arzu Marmaralı, "Atkı Örmeciliğine Giriş", Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, İzmir, 2004. 2- Fatma Çeken, "Örmecilik Esasları" Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Yayınları, İzmir, 2004. 3- Ali Demir, "Tekstil Teknolojisi", Şan Ofset, İstanbul, 1999.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study22244
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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