TEXTILE ENGINEERING - TE

TE 105Textile Engineering: Materials and Systems2(2-0-0) S
Coreq: CH 101
Introducation to textile engineering, polymers and fibers with emphasis on applications. Discussions of what makes macromolecules unique and pairing of material properties to a given application. Other discussions by various TE faculty giving students a picture of the breadth of the program. This course will also help develop leadership/team work skills and oral/written communications.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


TE (ISE) 110Computer-Based Modeling for Engineers3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: E 115
Coreq: MA 141
Introductory course in computer-based modeling and programming using Visual Basic for Applications. Emphasis on algorithm development and engineering problem solving. Methodical development of VBA within applications like Microsoft Excel and Access from specifications; documentation, style; control structures; classes and methods; data types and data abstraction; object-oriented programming and design; graphical user interface design. Projects: design problems from electrical, industrial, textile, and financial systems. Functional relationships will be given and programs will be designed and developed from a list of specifications.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TE 200Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 101
Science and engineering of large molecules. Correlation of molecular structure and properties of polymers in solution and in bulk. Introductory polymer synthesis and kinetics. Analysis of physical methods for characterization of molecular weight, morphology, rheology, and mechanical behavior. The content will be focused on polymer synthesis, structure, and properties. The course will focus on a thorough understanding of polymer concepts and definitions, equations to calculate properties, and equipment used to measure properties.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 201Textile Engineering Science4(3-2-0) S
Preq: MA 241, PY 205 and CSC 114 or CSC 116
Structure, physical and mechanical properties of fibers; structure of assemblies. Structure/property relations. Laboratory exercises in characterization of fiber properties.
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TE 205Analog and Digital Circuits4(3-2-0) S
Preq: TE 110, PY 208
Coreq: MA 341
Fundamentals of analog and digital circuit analysis and design. The course will present the systematic analysis and design of AC and DC circuits using Ohms and Kirchhoff's laws, the node voltage method, Thevenin and Norton's theorem, Laplace Transforms, resistance, capacitance, inductance, operational amplifiers, and frequency response. Next, the design of combinatorial and synchronous sequential circuit design will be covered using Karnaugh maps, laws of Boolean algebra, flip-flops, state machines, and latches. Laboratory exercises will supplement the topics presented in class.
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TE 301Engineering Textile Structures I: Linear Assemblies3(3-0-0) F
Engineering analysis of textile structures, especially yarns. Unit processes of production, handling and packaging. Production sequences, intermachine effects, machine design and their consequences on the textile product.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 302Textile Manufacturing Processes and Systems II4(3-2-0)
Preq: TE 301, CSC 114
Mechanisms used in the production of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics. Design and operation of these mechanisms and their impact on the fabric. System dynamics of the different fabric forming processes.
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TE 303Thermodynamics for Textile Engineers3(3-0-0) F
Preq: MA 242, PY 208
Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfer and transformation of energy with an emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. The fundamentals of thermodynamics will be emphasized, although more applied examples and problems will be heavily utilized.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 401Textile Engineering Design I4(3-2-0)
Preq: TE 302
The design process including initial specification, design constraints, sources of information and design strategy. Development of fact-finding ability in areas unfamiliar to the student. Analysis of existing designs and the development of improved or new designs.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 402Textile Engineering Design II4(2-4-0)
Preq: TE 401
Application of textile engineering principles using team approach to design, construct and analyze novel engineering solutions to textile industry problems. Evaluation of design to assess the impact on worker, industry and society.
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TE 403Mechanics of Fibrous Structures3(3-0-0)
Preq: TE 201, TE 302, MA 341, MAE 314
Mechanics of fibrous structures including fibers, yarns and fabrics. Transverse isotropy of fibers; tensile, bending, and shear behavior of fabrics.
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TE 404Textile Engineering Quality Improvement3(3-0-0)
Preq: ST 370, TE 302
Defining and quantifying quality of textile products; quality improvement using statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiment (DOE) techniques.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


TE 424Textile Engineering Quality Improvement Laboratory1(0-2-0) S
Coreq: TE 404
Application of process improvement methods to textile systems using statistical software. Laboratory supplements lecture material presented in TE 404.
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TE (CHE) 435Process Systems Analysis and Control3(3-0-1) F,S
Dynamic analysis and continuous control of chemical and material engineering processes. Process modeling; stability analysis, design and selection of control schemes. Solution of differential equations using Laplace transform techniques.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TE 440Textile Information Systems Design4(3-3-0) F
Preq: TE 435
Textile information system design, real-world constraints. Principles of hardware, software, security and ethics issues. Emphasis on solving a real world problem.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 463Polymer Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: TE 201
Coreq: TE 303
Chemical and physical properties of polymers and fibers; thermodynamics of crystallization, time dependent phenomena, fracture mechanics and rheology. Advanced topics in extrusion.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 466Polymeric Biomaterials Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: PY 208; TC 203 or CH 220 or 221; MAE 206
In-depth study of the engineering design of biomedical polymers and implants. Polymeric biomaterials, including polymer synthesis and structure, polymer properties as related to designing orthopedic and vascular grafts. Designing textile products as biomaterials including surface modification and characterization techniques. Bioresorbable polymers.
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TE (BME) 467Mechanics of Tissues & Implants Requirements3(3-0-0) S
Preq: ZO 160 or BIO 181; MAE 314
Application of engineering and biological principles to understand the structure and performance of tendons, ligaments, skin, and bone; bone mechanics; viscoelasticity of soft biological tissues; models of soft biological tissues; mechanics of skeletal muscle; and tissue-derived devices as well as interfaces between native tissues and synthetic devices.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TE 492Special Topics in Textile Engineering1-3 F,S
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Presentation of material not normally available in regular course offerings or offering of new courses on a trial basis. Credits and content determined by faculty member in consultation with the Department Head.


TE 501Analysis and Design of Yarn Production Systems3(3-0-0) S
Preq: TE 301
Analysis of fiber preparation and yarn forming processes and machinery. Analysis of traditional methods and state-of-art technology with respect to critical functions and opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, production rates, new products and markets, and profitability. Use of engineering design theory and system modeling guide a team-based design project addressing a specific design project addressing a machine design problem identified by class.


TE 502Dynamics of Fabric Production Systems3(3-0-0) F
Preq: TE 302
Analysis of fabric forming processes and machinery for production of specialty fabrics. Dynamics of mechanisms and their influence on quality of fabrics and their properties.


TE 505Textile Systems and Control3(3-0-0) S
Preq: TE 305, CSC 114
Theory and application of instruments and control systems used in modern textile plants. Description of basic instruments and computer systems along with their use in process control, production control, research and development.
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TE (TMS) 565Textile Composites3(3-0-0) S
Preq: MA 341, MAE 206
Fiber architecture of textiles used for composites. Manufacturing processes and geometric quantification. Basic analysis for predicting elastic properties. Interrelationship of elastic properties and geometric quantities. Failure criteria for these materials.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TE 566Polymeric Biomaterials Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: PY 208; TC 203 or CH 220 or 221; MAE 206
In-depth study of the engineering design of biomedical polymers and implants. Polymeric biomaterials, including polymer synthesis and structure, polymer properties as related to designing orthopedic and vascular grafts. Designing textile products as biomaterials including surface modification and characterization techniques. Bioresorbable polymers. Credit for TE 466 and TE 566 is not allowed.
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TE (TC) (TMS) 589Special Studies In Textile Engineering and Science1-4 F,S, sum
Preq: Senior standing or Graduate standing
New or special course on developments in textile engineering and science. Specific topics and prerequisites identified vary. Generally used for first offering of a new course.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


TE 601Seminar1(1-0-0)
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TE 630Independent Study3(3-0-0)
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


TE 676Special Projects1-3 F, S, Sum
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TE 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's 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 sprg WolfWare Info


TE 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


TE 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


TE 690Master's Examination1-6 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


TE 693Master's Supervised Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


TE 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
Thesis Research
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


TE 696Summer Thesis Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Master's 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


TE 699Master's Thesis Preparation1-3 F, S, Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis. Credits arranged
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


TE (ECE) (MAE) 717Multivariable Linear Systems Theory3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs(even)
Preq: ECE 516 or MAE 521
Advanced theory of control to linear systems with application to textile processing systems. Transfer matrices, controllability/observability, LQR. Algebraic treatment of feedback systems, coprime factorization. Analytic and harmonic functions, Hdesign.