Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology
 
ATET 1000 Orientation 1-0-1
Provides ATET students and students majoring in other degree programs an overall introduction to the apparel and textile industry, career opportunities in Apparel/Textile Engineering Technology, familiarization with college and departmental policies, curriculum, and facilities. All phases of apparel and textile manufacturing will be covered from receipt of raw material to the manufacturing and distribution of the finished product. An introduction to Total Quality Management(TQM) is included.
 
ATET 1040 Introduction to Computers for Textile/Apparel 2-3-3
Introduction to computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other software tools for problem solving in textile/apparel applications and information/knowledge management.
 
ATET 1100 Fiber and Yarn Formation 5-0-5
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
A study of the major chemical and physical properties of natural and man-made fibers. Emphasis is on the fiber's end uses, with particular stress on the properties the fibers give to fabric hand, drape, wrinkle resistance, wear properties, and permanent use. Fundamental principles of processing natural and man-made staple fibers into yarns: basic properties of spun and filament yarns.
 
ATET 1300 International Sourcing and Employee Systems 3-2-4
The evaluation of international sourcing strategies including transportation, domestic production, 807 operations, foreign investment, foreign purchase, turn time, competitive advantage, communications, production capabilities, cultural priorities, political influence, international regulations and alliances, costs, quality and technology. The processes of garment finishing, inspecting, coloration, special finishes and shipping the finished product and the principles of marketing and distribution to a global market are discussed. The systems used to recruit, interview, select, train and retain operating personnel including supervision and management are presented. These systems include ergonomics, interactive training, programmed instruction, employee empowerment and human resources.
 
ATET 2301 Apparel and Textile Computer Systems I 2-6-5
Prerequisites: ATET 1040, EG 1210
The use of computer systems to develop the product information for apparel/textile products including source materials, processing and assembly options, fabric and embroidery design, pattern development, sizing theory, garment fit and product development. Includes developing apparel patterns, grade rules, flat patterns, slopers, seam allowances, size scales, and quality specifications. The student develops complete sets of commercial apparel patterns utilizing manual and computer systems. Principles of material utilization, pattern engineering and fabric consumption are emphasized in all subject areas.
 
ATET 2500 Fabric Formation 5-0-5
Prerequisites: ATET 1100, PHYS 1111K
Theory and practice of warping and slashing, elements of fabric design, fabric analysis, the physics of loom motions including shuttle and shuttleless looms and the elements of fabric geometry and fabric cover are included. The principles of circular, flat, warp, and double-knits and the fundamentals of nonwoven systems are covered.
 
ATET 2600 Equipment/Systems Evaluation and Selection 2-3-3
Includes studies of stitch formation, seam application, and thread characteristics as they relate to the apparel/textile product and the cost considerations in the selection of appropriate machinery. Presents a survey of industrial sewing equipment, tabling, and auxiliary equipment for apparel/textile production as well as analyzing and evaluating attachments and automated systems for their qualitative and quantitative potentials. Includes studies of the lease/purchase options and construction analysis for operator training methods as well as presentations on material handling, cutting systems, quality assurance and return on investment analysis.
 
ATET 2701 Textile Processing Lab I 0-3-1
Prerequisites: ATET 1100, ATET 2500
Manufacturing and management operations in the textile industry.
 
ATET 2900 Introduction to Textile/Polymer Chemistry 2-0-2
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
An introduction to the chemistry of polymer and textile fibers, preparation agents, dyes, and finishes. Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2510) may be substituted for this course.
 
ATET 3200 Production Data Systems 3-4-5
Prerequisite: ATET 2500 or ATET 2600
Provides an understanding of the uses of work measurement and its limitations, human abilities, expected performance levels, pace rating, computation of time standards, electronic time study equipment, and computerized standard data systems. Laboratory assignments include determination of product costs, analysis of actual and standard costs, and determination of overhead cost items. Topics include distribution of human abilities, expected performance levels, pace rating systems, computation of time standards and their application to cost control, production planning and wage incentives.
 
ATET 3300 Introduction to Composite Structures 1-3-2
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211K, PHYS 1111K
Introduces the student to basic types of composites construction with emphasis on typical component materials used and typical manufacturing techniques utilized in industry.
 
ATET 3602 Apparel and Textile Computer Systems II 2-6-5
Prerequisites: ATET 2301, ATET 2500
Principles and methods used in the preparation, planning, and cutting of fabrics and materials in apparel/textile products are presented including preparatory processes related to fabric cutting. Presents basic principles and computer methods of calculating, designing, and making pattern markers for apparel/textile products including yardage, cost estimation, and garment and fabric specification. Laboratory work includes developing cost and quality factors and the operation of equipment for inspecting, marking, shading, fabric defects, spreading, cutting and ply numbering. A systematic appraisal of the factors governing economical fabric use, including: in-depth study of the relationship of pattern make-up to fabric consumption; the impact of width variation to total consumption; and the relationship of all fabric defects to total utilization is presented.
 
ATET 3700 Carpet Manufacturing 2-0-2
Prerequisites: ATET 1100, ATET 2500
A study of carpet manufacturing technology with emphasis on fibers, yarns, and cords used in the manufacture of carpets; carpet material and carpet manufacturing processes; carpet design and construction; dyeing, printing, and finishing; and evaluation.
 
ATET 3901-3905 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of the department head
Special problems selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.
 
ATET 4320 Textile Wet Processing 3-0-3
Prerequisites: ATET 2500, ATET 2900 or CHEM 2510, CHEM 1211K
The chemical, thermal, and mechanical processes used in the preparation, coloration, and finishing of textile structures.
 
ATET 4330 Textile Processing Lab II 0-3-1
Prerequisite: ATET 4320
Textile dyeing and finishing operations.
 
ATET 4440 Testing and Quality Control 3-3-4
Prerequisites: ATET 2500, IET 2227
Fundamentals of the testing methods normally found in the plant laboratory including Uster Evenness Tester, Spinlab HVI System, twist tests, various fiber, yarn and fabric ASTM, AATCC, and Federal Standards test methods plus statistical analysis of the test results including statistical process control methods.
 
ATET 4670 Apparel/Textile Production Planning and Scheduling  3-3-4
Prerequisites: ATET 2301, ATET 2600
Evaluation of the comprehensive factors that determine planning, scheduling and production of apparel/textile products. Analysis includes the determination of production methods, equipment, personnel, materials, training, manufacturing capacities, lead times, and delivery schedules. Laboratory assignments include the use of computers in predicting, gathering, manipulating, analyzing, and managing production by planning the optimum production cycle for a product from receipt of raw materials to the finished item.
 
ATET 4800 Textile Management Internship 0-3-1
Prerequisite: ATET 2500
Students participate in an internship at an industrial site to receive management training and to be involved with corporate activities such as sales, marketing, management and human resources.
 
ATET 4810 Ethics and Safety 1-0-1
Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of the department head
Students are provided information pertaining to ethics and safety regulations applicable to the textile industry.
 
ATET 4840 Textile/Apparel Product Manufacturing 1-3-2
Prerequisites: ATET 4670 or IET 3339, senior standing
This course is designed to provide the student with integrated knowledge from previous courses. The course focuses on the planning and control functions required in textile and apparel production systems, including design of facilities, inventories, and planning. A formal written report and oral presentation will be evaluated by faculty and industry representatives.
 
ATET 4901-4905 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of the department head
Special problems selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.