Undergraduate Level 300 Courses
Textile Structures and Properties
Prerequisite: MTX 105, upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
A study of the design, properties of yarns and fabric structures. A foundation is provided for understanding the physical, chemical and mechanical properties and behavior of fibrous structures. An engineering approach to textile structures will be presented.
Materials Processing I
Prerequisite: TES105, Upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
The thermodynamics and kinetics of melt, solid and vapor-phase processing of materials. Relationships between processing parameters and structure. Applications to casting, forming, powder processing, molding, extrusion, spinning, rolling and forging.
Electrical and Optical Properties of Materials
Prerequisite(s) MTX 201 ,Upper-division standing
An introduction to the electronic and optical properties of materials including inorganic, organic and polymeric insulators, semiconductors and metals. A survey of applications in optical and electronic devices.
Materials Analysis
Prerequisites: MTX 201, Upper-division standing
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to the analytical methods for characterizing materials. Instrumentation to determine chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of materials are considered. Process/product evaluation by physical, chemical and microscopic methods are also discussed with help of case studies.
Statistical Quality Control
Prerequisite: MTX 105, Upper-division standing
The vision of never-ending improvement in quality. Statistical quality control charts are developed for implementing and maintaining economic control of processes. Diagnostic techniques for determining faults are explored.
Soft Materials and Fluids
Prerequisite: TES201, Upper-division standing
The properties, structures and rheology of soft condensed matter such as polymer melts, colloids, gels, liquid crystals and amphiphiles. Basic properties of soft materials are discussed. A wide range of applications of soft matter is exemplified. These real world products include detergent, paints, plastics, personal care products, food and gels.
Textile Technology
A course designed for Textile Design students that covers the theory and procedures employed in the processing of raw materials into yarns and fabrics, including natural and manufactured fibers.
Seminar
Prerequisite: Upper-division standingSeminar
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Discussions and presentations on materials, processes and products. Students learn to interrelate knowledge from all forms of materials, their processing and applications. Outside speakers, faculty and student lectures will provide an
overview of the continuity from course to course in the Materials and Textiles Programs.
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