HE2113 : Textile Chemistry

Department

Department of Home Economics

Academic Program

Bachelor in Home Economics

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

CH1014

Overview

This course aims to introduce the principles of Textile Fibers, and their classification, in each, natural, regenerated and synthetic fibers, it also introduces the most important terms of Textile Science, and the general textile properties. Such as length, elongation and elastic recovery, tensile strength, moisture content and absorbency, then study an example for each type of fibers. Finally, students will study the different types of industrial spinning, and recognize the obtained fibers by each type

Laboratory projects

Student will be asked to submit regular homework about fibre properties, and learn how to open the fibers and threads, then prepare them as slides in the microscope, after that, student will attend practical exam in the end of the semester, the practical exam is about the physical tests to identify of fiber classification

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be familiar with the different type of textile fiber's, and will be able to distinguish between the natural and man-made fiber

Teaching and learning methods

Regular theoretical lectures and practical lectures in the lab, which include preparing the slides of fibres and yarns, and identify them. Methods also include practise on physic test, that makes students able to distinguish between the different textile fibres

Methods of assessments

The course is assessed by two med-term exams with value of 15% for each, and 30% for both, as well as 10% for the commitment to attend at least 75% of the overall lectures, and submit regular home-works and 10% for practical exam, and 50% for the final exam