THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at GREENSBORO
THE BRYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER, APPAREL, AND RETAIL STUDIES
CRS 211: TEXTILE SCIENCE: FIBER TO FINISH
INSTRUCTOR: Victoria S. Brown
Email: vsbrown@uncg.edu
Office Hours: Mondays 9:00-10:00am via Blackboard Office Hours or you can always
email me at any time. I will make every effort to get back to you within at least 48 hours.
OFFICE HOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
I will hold office hours weekly using Blackboard. If you have a question that you need to ask me
during this time, click on Communication from the menu on Blackboard. Then you will click
on Collaboration, and you will choose the first Join Office Hours Chat. Once you do this, you
will be logged in to office hours where we can discuss your question about the course. If you log
in to office hours while I am discussing a topic with another student, I may ask you to come back
to the chat room in a few minutes. If you have a more personal topic to discuss, then we may
make alternative arrangements, such as a phone call or meeting.
{NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus if necessary. Additional
information about assignments may be given throughout the semester.}
REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS:
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TEXTBOOK (suggested but not required): Kadolph, S.J. (2010, 11th Edition). Textiles.
New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
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Textile Kit with iTextiles by Atex Inc
o The iTextiles program by AtexInc will give you access to an e-textbook
{I will be creating quiz and exam questions based on the hardcopy textbook and etextbook. You are required to purchase the swatch kit, which comes with access to the
iTextiles e-textbook. I think the hardcopy textbook (Textiles by Sara Kadolph) is also a
great resource, and it is one that you can keep. For those of you who are apparel
students or interior architecture students, you especially may want to consider
purchasing this one as well. There are also copies of the hard textbook in the library on
campus if you would like to use it to study for exams and do not wish to purchase it.}
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Workable Computer and Online Connection:
http://web.uncg.edu/dcl/icampus/techsupport/requirement.asp (See Tech
Requirements below)
TECH REQUIREMENTS
Internet Connection
It is assumed that all students will be able to access course materials via the Internet at basic DSL or cable
modem speeds. Internet access over dial-up and satellite connections may create problems for the
student. Persons who will be using dial-up and satellite connections should contact the program to discuss
possible issues.
Microsoft Office Documents
All students will be expected to be able to create, open, and use Microsoft Office compatible documents
such as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. No matter whether you use
a PC or Mac, you must be able to open Microsoft Office documents.
Web Browser
At this time, Internet Explorer (IE) version 8 is not compatible with Blackboard at UNCG. We do not
recommend upgrading to IE 8 until compatibility has been established. Both IE 7 and Firefox have been
certified for use with Blackboard.
Other Software
All students should be able to open Flash video clips and Acrobat pdf files. The Flash Player and Acrobat
Reader programs which can meet this requirement are available free of charge from the Adobe. These free
applications are available at: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ and http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Some courses may utilize a video conferencing application that requires that Java be installed on the
user’s computer. Java is available free from: http://java.com/getjava/
UNCG Computer Accounts
All enrolled UNCG students are assigned free UNCG computer accounts that are used to access various
campus services. Online students will be expected to use these accounts to access various campus services
that are needed for online courses.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of textile science with emphasis on fiber chemical
composition, physical structure, and properties; analyses of yarn and fabric structures and
properties; and fundamentals of coloration and finishing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the generic classification system for textile fibers and its relation to fiber
chemical properties.
• Recognize and use appropriate textile terminology.
• Evaluate the laws and labeling requirements impacting textile product distribution.
• Relate the physical structure of fibers to their performance and care.
• Predict fabric performance of textile products for specified target market expectations
based on knowledge of fiber and yarn structures and characteristics.
• Understand the use of finishes and color as they relate to fabric performance.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
• Each student in CRS 211 is responsible for reading the syllabus and becoming familiar
with the policies and schedule outlined within, including exam dates and assigned
readings. Students are also expected to comply with the UNCG Honor Policy; read the
course outline and requirements in full; contribute to discussion activities; turn all
assignments, quizzes, and exams in on time; and most importantly, complete all
assigned tasks and exams independently. If it is found that you have been working with
other students on quizzes, activities, or exams, this will be considered a violation of the
Honor Policy and appropriate action will be taken. If a student has turned in no
assignments by the six-weeks progress point, they will be dropped from the course.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
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The UNCG Academic Integrity Policy States; “If knowledge is to be gained and properly
evaluated, it must be pursued under conditions free from dishonesty. Deceit and
misrepresentations are incompatible with the fundamental activity of this academic
institution and shall not be tolerated.” By choosing to enroll in this course and by
completing the assignments, projects, examinations, etc., you are by default held to the
standards of the Academic Integrity Policy, and you are subject to sanctions should you
violate the policy in any manner.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES, AND MAKE UP EXAMS:
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No make-up exams or late assignments will be accepted, with the exception of a
medical emergency or family emergency or death. In either event, written
documentation is required before a make-up test will be administered, or an assignment
is accepted.
Students should allow for sufficient time to complete all assignments.
Technological problems are in no way considered excusable reasons for
incomplete work.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT:
• UNCG seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students
requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Office of
Disability Services located in 215 EUC. www.uncg.edu/ods
EVALUATION
*Projects (4 @ 100 points each)
**Activities (10 @ 20 points)
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL:
POINT VALUE
400
200
100
100
800
Final Exam date and time: available from Thursday May 1st (12pm) – Saturday May 3rd
(12pm)
GRADING SCALE:
A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89
A = 93-96
B = 83-86
A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 63-66
D- = 60-62
F = Below 60
BASIC COURSE STRUCTURE:
Weekly Announcements
Every week I will send an email outlining the activities for the week. It is your responsibility to
pay attention to the class schedule found on Blackboard and be responsible for anything due on
that schedule on any given day. The class schedule is subject to change, so it is your
responsibility to check all emails concerning class and to check Announcements on Blackboard
regularly.
Weekly Announcements, Quizzes, and Activity instructions will always be made available to you
via Blackboard no later than Monday mornings at 8am (I will try to post on Sundays). You will
have until that Friday at 5pm to complete any and all tasks required of you for that week.
Because you will always have 5 days to complete these tasks, I will under no circumstances
accept late work.
Activities
Throughout the semester, there will be 11 activities assigned to you to complete on Blackboard.
Each one will be different and will cover material learned about during the assigned week.
Usually the activity for the week will either be a quiz or a discussion board activity. The quiz and
activity questions will be based on textbook, e-textbook, and lecture notes. (If you wish to study
from the quiz or activity questions later for your exams, you will need to save and/or print the
quizzes while you take them. They will become unavailable once their due dates pass.)
** I will use your 10 highest activity grades when calculating your overall course grade at the
end of the semester.
Projects
You will be responsible for turning in 5 projects throughout the semester. You will be given the
project instructions at the beginning of the week they are due. Each one is worth 100 points.
*I will use the 4 highest project grades when calculating your overall course grade at the end
of the semester.
Swatch Kit Assignment
A basic textiles swatch kit is required for this course. This kit will be used in the identification
and evaluation of fibers and fabrics, as well as for labs and discussion activities, throughout the
course of the semester. It is your responsibility to construct the swatch kit at the beginning of
the semester and use it for required coursework. There are instructions and videos available on
Blackboard under ‘Course Documents’ ‘Week 1’ demonstrating how to assemble your swatch kit.
Exams
Two exams will be given. Each exam will cover assigned readings and concepts presented in the
form of quizzes, activities, or projects. Both the mid-term exam and final exam will be made
available to you for two days. You will be allowed to take the exams only once, and you will only
have a certain amount of time to take the exam. The final exam will not be comprehensive. It
will cover material from the mid-term through the end of the semester. (More information about
exams will be given to you closer to the exam dates.)
NOTE FROM INSTRUCTOR:
If you have a question about anything concerning class, feel free to email me or stop in during
office hours on Blackboard. I will probably stay in touch with the class via email quite a bit, so
please do not ignore or delete any emails about class before reading them. I look forward to
being your instructor for CRS 211, and I wish you the best of luck for a great semester!