CRS 211 TEXTILE SCIENCE: FIBER TO FINISH
Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies
Bryan School of Business and Economics
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
INSTRUCTOR: Hongjoo Woo
Email: h_woo@uncg.edu
Office: STON 361
Office Hours: Friday 11:00am-12:00pm or by appointment. Please feel free to email me
anytime for any questions and concerns; I will respond you in a timely manner.
{NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus if necessary. Additional
information about assignments may be given throughout the semester.}
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of textile science with emphasis on fiber classification,
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
REQUIRED CLASS MATERIALS:
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TEXTBOOK: Kadolph, S.J. (2010, 11th Edition). Textiles. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
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THE TEXTILE KIT by Atex Inc (Pinnacle Edition, Red Cover)
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Once you have purchased the kit, you will need to assemble it. Instructions come with the
new kit and it is extremely important that you follow the instructions word-for-word so that
you do not get the fabrics out of order! *Video clip of a step-by-step kit assembly process is
available on Canvas or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lx5NxRV4ps
{Exams will be created from the Powerpoint lectures, which summarize the key
contents of the Kadolph’s textbook. The textile kit by Atex Inc will provide you the
opportunities of feeling and touching real fibers and fabrics, which are important in
this class. In the relevant lectures, the serial # of swatches in the kit will be marked in
the Powerpoint notes so that you can find them matching with what we learn.}
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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
Check the compatibility of your web browser and class materials in advance. At this time, Internet
Explorer (IE) version 8 is not compatible with Canvas 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 Canvas.
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.
Available help desk regarding tech issues
UNCG 6-TECH Online http://its.uncg.edu/Services or call 336.256.TECH (8324)
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
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Each student in CRS 211 is responsible for reading the syllabus and becoming familiar
with the policies and schedule outlined within, including assignment guidelines and
assigned readings. Students are also expected to comply with the UNCG Honor Policy;
read the course outline and requirements in full; contribute to class 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 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.
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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.
Check your tech setting in advance for enrolling in this class.
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
Weekly activities (5 @ 8 points each)
Projects (2 @ 40 points each)
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
TOTAL:
POINT VALUE
40
80
140
140
400
* Extra credit opportunities may be provided upon the instructor’s decision but not guaranteed.
** Mid-term/Final Exam dates: See tentative course schedule. The specific time and
guidelines of exams will be announced before the exam weeks.
GRADING SCALE (total 400 points will be converted to 100; divided by 4):
A+ = 97-100
A = 93-96
A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 63-66
D- = 60-62
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F = Below 60
BASIC COURSE STRUCTURE:
1. Weekly Email Announcement
You will be able to see the Powerpoint lecture for the week on Canvas every Monday unless there
is a special circumstance, and will get my email announcing its upload along with the other
announcements about assignments, projects, and/or exams for the week. Since this is an online
course, it is very important for you to pay attention to these emails and to be
responsible for anything due for the week. The class schedule is subject to change, so it is
your responsibility to check all emails and the announcements on Canvas regularly.
2. Weekly Activities
There are five weekly activities throughout the semester (three before the mid-term and two
after the mid-term). Each activity is 8 point. The weeks having this activity are marked on the
syllabus, and for those weeks, you will see the instruction for the activity in the last slide of the
Powerpoint lecture. All weekly activities are due on Friday 5:00pm of the week. These
activities are graded as only zero or full point (i.e. once you submit it on-time, you get the full
8 point; if you don’t submit it on-time, you get zero). Since you will get the full point by just
submitting it on-time and will have five days to complete, no late work/partial points will
be accepted.
3. Projects
There are two projects throughout the semester (one before the mid-term and the other after the
mid-term). Each project is 40 point. See attachments for details and check the deadlines.
4. Exams
There are two exams; mid-term exam and final exam. Exams will be taken online through the
Canvas function, so please double-check your tech facilities in advance. The exam questions will
be created based on the contents from the textbook and lectures. The final exam does not
encompass the chapters for the mid-term. Details about exam questions, grading, etc. will be
given near the exam weeks. Check the exam weeks in the tentative course schedule.
5. Collaborate Session
A collaborate session is planned close to the deadline of Project #2. Through this session that is
similar to video chat, you will be able to see how the other students do the final project and
share your own work with classmates and get my feedback before the final submission. More
details are coming up after the midterm.
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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Week
Week 1
1/11-1/15
Topics
 Course Overview
 Introduction to Textiles &
Product Development
Week 2
1/18-1/22
 Textile Fibers and Their
Properties
Week 3
1/25-1/29
Week 4
2/1-2/5
 Natural Cellulosic Fibers
Week 5
2/8-2/12
Week 6
2/15-2/19
Week 7
2/22-2/26
Week 8
2/29-3/4
Week 9
3/7-3/11
Week 10
3/14-3/18
Week 11
3/21-3/25
Week 12
3/28-4/1
Week 13
4/4-4/8
Week 14
4/11-4/15
Week 15
4/18-4/22
Week 16
4/25-4/29
 Natural Protein Fibers
 Fiber Manufacturing
Process
 Manufactured
Regenerated Fibers
 Synthetic Fibers
 Special-use Fibers
 Midterm Review
Readings
 Chapter 1, 2
 Chapter 3
 Chapter 4
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 5
 Textile Kit
Assignments
 Complete
assembling the
textile kit
 Weekly activity #1
 Complete
assembling the
textile kit
 Dyeing and Printing
 Final Review
1/18 MLK day
 Chapter 6
 Chapter 7
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 8
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 9
 Textile Kit
 Weekly activity #3
Project #1 Due
(3/4 Fri 11:59pm)
No Class
 Finishing
1/15 Last day to
Add/Drop
 Weekly activity #2
Midterm Exam
 Yarn Processing and
Classification
 Weaving, Basic and Fancy
Weaves
 Knitting & Knit Fabrics
 Other Fabrication
Methods
Important Dates
Spring Break
 Chapter 10, 11
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 12, 13
 Textile Kit
 Weekly activity #4
3/25 Spring Holiday
 Chapter 14, 15
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 16, 17, 18
 Textile Kit
 Chapter 19
Textile Kit
 Weekly activity #5
Collaborate Session
Project #2 Due
(4/22 Fri 11:59pm)
Final Exam
 Wrap-up
4/27 Reading Day
*tentative schedule is subject to change.
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NOTE FROM INSTRUCTOR:
If you have any questions and concerns, feel free to email me or set up an appointment. Email is
the main communication channel for this online class, so please do not ignore or delete any
emails from me. Welcome to CRS 211, let’s make a fun and productive semester! 
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