T202 Fiber Science
The physical and chemical structures and properties of fiber-forming polymeric materials are examined and related to end-use performance. Fundamental concepts as well as experimental techniques are emphasized. This course provides the students with first-hand experience in how scientific principles and mathematics can be applied to solve textile problems through experiments and problem sets.

T203 Yarn Mechanics
The basic concepts of the mechanistic analysis of linear textile assemblies are introduced. The tensile response of continuous filament, staple blended singles and plied yarns, as well as cords, ropes and braids are studied in the laboratory. The blending, torsional, frictional and viscoelastic properties of yarn structures are also examined.

T204 Fabric Mechanics
The mechanical response and deformation mechanism of planar textile structures under various modes of loading are examined through experimentation. The fundamental aspects of the mechanistic analysis of planar textile structures are introduced.

T205 Introduction to Materials Science
Atomic theory and molecular bonding of solids, polymer structure, and mechanics of materials for textiles are taught at an introductory level. Specific processing issues including additives, viscosity, transitions, and morphology, are studied as well.

T301 Yarn Engineering
The processes necessary for the manufacture of continuous filament, staple, novelty, bulk and stretch yarns are studied. Staple yarn manufacture including the processing of natural and man-made fibers on the carded cotton, combed cotton, woolen and worsted staple yarn manufacturing systems. Quality control procedures are emphasized. The laboratory experience exposes the student to all aspects of fiber to yarn formation.

T450 Weave Engineering
A comprehensive course in the design and development of woven fabric structures for various uses including clothing, furnishings and industrial applications. Course will cover development of fabrics for specific cover, weight and performance; study of machines, mechanisms and devices used in the production of woven fabrics; and computer-aided design and manufacturing tools. Material learned in the classroom will be reinforced with laboratory work. This course is specifically designed for the textile engineering curriculum and is not suitable for other majors.

T550 Knit Engineering
To obtain a thorough knowledge of the working principles of knitting, students learn to identify, analyze and design various weft and warp knitted fabrics. The emphasis is on weft knit fabric analysis and design as well as calculation of pattern areas using different mechanical and electronic design techniques. Production calculations of different fabric structures, speed factors, yarn counts and blends are studied. Fiber content and fabric costing principles are covered. Principles of fabric engineering, dimensional constants, robbing back, cover factor and its relation to fabric mechanical properties are examined. The basic principles of warp knitting machinery and fabrics are discussed. The classes are complemented by lab work on weft and warp knitting machines. This course is specifically designed for the textile engineering curriculum and is not suitable for other majors.

T620 Nonwovens
The methods of web formation, bonding, end use and market potential for nonwovens are investigated. In the laboratory, dry laid and wet laid nonwovens are manufactured and later evaluated in the testing laboratory for their unique characteristics.

T621 Fibrous Composite Materials
Exploration of properties of various fibers and fibrous constructions as applied to composites; fabrication of fiber-reinforced composites; and analysis of properties of new materials and technology.

T802 Engineering Computer Graphics
Computer-aided drafting as applied to problems in machine design and plant layout. 2D and 3D models are presented in isometric projection and true perspective. The use of standard symbols and blocks is emphasized as a means of generating universally understandable drawings.

T807 Engineering Statics
Engineering statics decribes the mechanical behavior of materials and systems in equilibrium using Newton's laws of motion. In this course students will learn the principles of force equilibrium, how to construct free body diagrams, understanding distributed forces, friction and introductory structural response.

T808 Engineering Dynamics
Engineering dynamics describes the motions of particles and rigid bodies and the forces that accompany or cause those motions. Basic methods include Newton's laws, the work and energy principle, and the impulse and momentum principle.

T811 Textile Production Control
Production - its measurement and control - is studied through plant and equipment layouts, as well as equipment selection. Methods of managing people and the equipment to optimize production are
discussed.

T821 Textile Engineering Design I
Elements of production design and development are the foci of this two-semester sequence. Students will employ functional textile design modeling techniques and fault analysis methodologies. The student will realize product development from initial design phase through testing analysis and prototype production.

T822 Textile Engineering Design II
Elements of product design and development are the foci of this two-semester sequence. Process-structure-property relationships of manufacturing processes are qualified. The student will learn risk and reliability aspects of design. The student will complete the design, analysis, testing and prototype production.