FIBER AND POLYMER SCIENCE - FPS

FPS (TT) 720Yarn Production/Properties: Advanced Topics3(2-2-0) S, Alt yrs(even)
Preq: TT 520 or TE 501
Lectures and seminar discussion of recent development in yarn manufacturing. Group research into topical areas of yarn production and properties.


FPS (TTM) 730Measurement and Evaluation of Textile Properties3(2-2-0) F, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: ST 511 or ST 515
Principles of objective and subjective measurements, analysis, evaluation, and standardization of textile properties including uniformity of fibrous materials, strength of yearns and fabrics, statistical size effect, Martindale's theory, hand/comfort/fit, fiber selection and measusrements, optimal design of sampling and testing methods based on variance components, design of interlaboratory tests, and development of test standards.


FPS (TT) (TTM) 750Advances in Woven Fabric Formation and Structure3(2-2-0) S
Preq: TT 551, Graduate standing
Advances in formation mechanics and structure of woven fabrics covered through lectures, seminars and independent studies. Advances in yarn preparation processes, essential weaving motions, auxiliary motions, automation, and their impact on weavingroom management. Recent research in formation of advanced complex woven structures.


FPS (TT) 781Mechanics of Twisted Structures3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs. (even)
Preq: TMS 761
Structure and mechanics of twisted linear textiles (yarns, cords, ropes) with particular emphasis on translating fiber load deformation behavior into load deformation behavior of product, using micromechanics approach.


FPS (TT) 782Mechanics of Fabric Structures3(3-0-0) S, Alt. yrs.(odd)
Preq: TMS 761
Structure and mechanics of woven, knit and nonwoven fabrics. Particular emphasis on translating fiber/yarn load deformation into in-plane and out-of-plane load deformation of fabrics through structure using micro-mechanics approach.
Course Offerings: sprg


FPS 792Special Topics in Fiber ScienceNULL
Course Offerings: fall sprg


FPS 801Seminar1-3
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


FPS 830Independent Study1-3
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 876Special Project in Fiber and Polymer Sciences1-3
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 890Doctoral Preliminary Exam1-9 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 893Doctoral Supervised Research1-9 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
Dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


FPS 896Summer Dissertation Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1 sum2


FPS 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg