2024-Sum-AMDT-210-ONLIN-6W1-G01-01632-Textiles

The final syllabus will be available in the Learning Management System.

This is a past syllabus providing a general idea of what the course entails. This does not represent the current course's syllabus, requirements or expectations.

Course Overview

Examination of basic textile components including fibers, yarns, and fabrics relative to performance standards and expectations for intended uses.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon completing the course, students should be able to:

In relation to WSU's Seven Learning Goals of the Baccalaureate

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
	At the end of this course, students should be able to	Course topics (& dates) that advance these learning goals are:	This objective will be evaluated primarily by:
LG1 Scientific Literacy	Describe and evaluate key properties of various textile components. Explain different production and fabrication methods and their influence on product properties.	All topics in semester: The lecture covers the following textile components, their properties, and production methods: fibers, yarns, and fabrics. The lab activities provide hands-on experience for students to examine the different components and evaluate their properties.	These goals are evaluated through pop quizzes, tests, discussion board, and the lab reports.
LG2 Critical and Creative Thinking	Analyze the properties of textile components given their raw material and fabrication method. Apply knowledge of textile components in selecting end uses and product care.	All topics in semester: During lecture the instructor guides students to apply knowledge in solving real world problems and analyzing product properties based on given information. In the lab, students analyze “why” to get the results and “how” to apply the materials in products.	These goals are evaluated via questions in tests. In the lab reports, there are discussion questions following testing results for each lab activity to evaluate students’ ability of reasoning and problem solving skills.
LG3 Information Literacy	Determine what standard test methods should follow to conduct testing. Access information effectively and efficiently from multiple sources. Access credibility and applicability of information sources.	Lab activities: Students need to be able to determine and locate standard test methods and specifications after showing them the various resources available in the lab. In addition, various popular media that are used to access textile information and the credibility of these sources are discussed.	This goal is evaluated by the lab activity “Standard and specifications”.
LG4 Quantitative Reasoning	Identify the correct formula and calculate required information. Interpret calculated results and draw conclusions.	Lab activities: Some lab activities require students to calculate yarn size and fabric weight. Most of the lab activities require students to calculate mean and standard deviation of the test results.	This goal is evaluated by the quality of the calculation questions in the lab reports.
LG5 Communication –writing skills	Communicate textile concepts using correct technical terms. Communicate propositions on choosing end uses based on properties of textiles in coherent and concise form using textile technical terms.	All topics in lecture: In lectures textile technical terms related to various textile components are introduced and utilized and the instructor corrects frequently misused terms. Lab activities: There are discussion questions in each lab activity for students to practice writing throughout the semester.	This goal is evaluated via short answer/essay questions in tests. In the lab report, there are discussion questions following testing result for each lab activity to evaluate students’ writing skills.

Course Work

In this class, there are three major components:

Five tests
Textile lab activity reports
Quiz, homework, and discussion participation

Tests

Students take the tests through Canvas. The tests will be based on your learning from lectures, assigned readings, and lab activities. Related policies are listed below.

All tests are closed book tests and there is no supporting material (lecture slides/recording, lecture note, lab reports, textbooks, online information, etc.) allowed.
All tests will be available on Canvas at 11:59 pm PST on Thursdays and due at 5 pm PST on the following Mondays. If Monday is a holiday, the due date will be postponed to the next day. Please refer to the starting and ending dates in the above table.
The duration of each test is 50 minutes. Once you start, the timer will be on. Please pay attention to the timer since the test will be automatically submitted at the end of the 50-minute period.
There will be no make-up tests without the instructor’s approval prior to the originally scheduled test date/time. Students who need to reschedule tests must send an email to the instructor and get approval before the scheduled test starts. Students who fail to do so will not be able to make up any test.
Questions regarding grading of tests must be brought to the instructor or the TAs’ attention within one week after the grade is returned to the students. No grade changes will be made after one week from the distribution of the graded tests.

Lab Activities

There are eight lab activities with required lab reports. Each lab report should follow the provided template in the lab manual. The reports should be typed in 12 fonts and thoroughly proofread. Students must work on their own material and turn in independent and original work.

Reports submitted late will lose 20% of the total possible grade from the grade they receive per calendar day. For example, if a report is submitted 2 days late and you get a 90% originally -- you will receive a 50%. The late points will be waived if the delay is due to excused absence and the lab instructor being notified in advance. Excused absence includes 1) University, College or Departmental events (letter from the instructor is needed); 2) a sustained illness that requires hospitalization. Students who miss labs can still turn in their lab reports and earn partial credits by answering discussion questions in the report.
Your lab grades will be updated on Canvas. Please check on your records on a regular basis for accuracy. Questions regarding lab report grade must be brought to the lab instructor’s attention within one week after the grade has been returned to the student.

Quiz, Homework, and Discussion Participation

There will be pop quizzes embedded in the lecture recording and homework/discussion topics given in lectures for students to complete on Canvas for credits. It is important for students to watch the assigned recording each week. The due date of the quizzes in the recording is the following Monday. If late, students will not receive credits for quizzes.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT EFFORT

Students should expect to spend a minimum of 24 hours per week for each online 4-credit 6-week course, engaged in the following types of activities: reading, listening to/viewing media, discussion or conversation in the LMS or other academic technology, conducting research, completing assignments and reviewing instructor feedback, studying for and completing assessments, etc. in addition to the lab activities.

Grading

Assignment Breakdown
Assignment	Points	Percent of Overall Grade
Test 1	50	12.5%
Test 2	50	12.5%
Test 3	50	12.5%
Test 4	50	12.5%
Test 5	50	12.5%
Textile Lab Activities	100	25%
Quiz, Homework, and Discussion Participation	50	12.5%
TOTAL	400	100%

Grading Schema
Grade	Percent	Grade	Percent
A = 4.0	≥ 93%	C = 2.0	76.9 – 73%
A- = 3.7	92.9 – 90%	C- = 1.7	72.9 – 70%
B+ = 3.3	89.9 – 87%	D+ =1.3	69.9 – 67%
B = 3.0	86.9 – 83%	D = 1.0	66.9– 60%
B- = 2.7	82.9 – 80%	F = 0	< 60%
C+ = 2.3	79.9 – 77%