TEXTILES - T

T 101Introduction to the College of Textiles2(2-0-0) F
Introduction topics related to the College of Textiles, the textile industry, all textile curricula, advising, academic skills, team work, research and personnel involved in the college.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


T 102Introduction to Product Evolution2(2-0-0) F,S
Students explore the new product development (NPD) process through analysis of case studies of how textile products are designed and developed for a variety of sectors of our economy, including automotive, medical, industrial, furniture, and clothing. Students develop critical thinking skills as they read a variety of texts and respond using several forms of writing techniques.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


T 110Textiles Scholars Forum0(2-0-0) F,S
Preq: Enrollment limited to participants in the Textiles Scholars Program
Interdisciplinary seminar series with presentations by distinguished faculty members and experts drawn from technical, academic, business and government communities. Discussions of major public issues and topics of contemporary concern.


T 200Introduction to Textiles3(3-0-0) S
Survey of textiles including technical and economic history of the industry; physical and chemical processes involved in producing textile products from raw materials; unique aesthetic, physical and chemical properties of textiles and how these properties are determined by raw materials and production processes; and influence of properties of textile materials on their utilization and performance. Not open to students required to take TT 105; open to transfer students
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T 210Textiles Scholars Forum0(2-0-0) F,S
Preq: Enrollment limited to participants in the Textiles Scholars Program
Interdisciplinary seminar series with presentations by distinguished faculty members and experts drawn from technical, academic, business and government communities. Discussions of major public issues and topics of contemporary concern.


T 491Honors Seminar in Textiles
F,S
Preq: By invitation into Honors Program in Textiles
A seminar on current university and industrial research in the field of textiles.


T 493Industrial Internship in Textiles3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Textile core courses
Paid professional-level work experience in textiles, relating academic training in science and technology to industrial practice under professional guidance. Written and final oral presentation used for grading. Limited to three hours per student


T 495International Collaboration in Textiles Research1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: GPA of 2.75 or better and JR standing
Directed undergraduate research in Textiles and/or Apparel related areas that requires collaboration with students at an institution abroad. The research project is structured as an international team project in an applied field that allows students in different countries to work together using various communication tools. Students shall arrange international contacts and provide a written proposal of the project to the undergraduate administrator or course coordinator prior to registration.
Course Offerings: sprg


T 497Independent Research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science I3(0-9-0) F,S,sum
Preq: Junior standing in TECS; 2.8 GPA; course coordinator's approval
Independent research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science topics through experimental, theoretical and literature studies. Written and oral reports required.
Course Offerings: fall


T 498Independent Research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science II1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: T 497; course coordinator's approval
Independent research in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Science topics through experimental, theoretical and literature studies. Written and oral reports required.