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CLTE 203 Fibre and Fabric Science and Technologies

18 points: Semester 1

Description: Structure, function and performance of fibres, yarns, fabrics and products. International and New Zealand perspectives.

Aim: To knowledge of the structure, function and performance of textiles.

Objectives: At the end of the course the student will be able to: •   account for the inter-dependence of countries with respect to textiles, their origin, supply, demand •   identify and distinguish among structural elements of fabrics (woven, knit, non-woven), yarns, and fibres, and

the effect of these elements on appearance and performance •   describe contemporary developments in enhanced fabric functionalities •   review and evaluate relevant literature •   communicate information clearly in written and oral forms.

Paper structure: CLTE203 is comprised of lecture and workshop/seminar sessions which are designed to introduce fibre science and technologies. The 13 week course introduces students to fabric, yarn and fibre production and properties; principles of finishing/dyeing and printing; and international and national perspectives on fibres fabrics and technologies.

Timetable: Lecture: Monday and Tuesday 10-10.50am. Workshops: Every second Wednesday 12-12:50pm or Thursday 2-3.50pm.

Assessment: Final grade compilation for CLTE 203 is 50% from regular laboratory submissions (35%) and oral presentation (15%)); and 50% from the semester (10%) and final (40%) written examinations. Students are additionally expected to show satisfactory performance in laboratory sessions, workshops and/or seminars.

Staff Dr Bronwyn Lowe BEng (Hons) (Monash) BAppSc PhD (Charles Sturt) (course co-ordinator) Dr Linda Dunn BCom PGCertTertTchg MHSc PhD (Otago) Prof. Raechel Laing MS(Tenn) PhD, DipEd(Otago) CText Hon FTI Guest lecturers may also contribute to selected sections of the course.

Sciences, 2009