FSAD 3320

FSAD 3320

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Covers evaluation of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and garments, with emphases on the meaning of standards, testing philosophy, quality control, and statistical analysis. Discusses day-to-day tests done in the textile and apparel industry. Laboratory sections introduce students to various test methods, data generation for analysis, and evaluation.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Lab fee: $20.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 36 students. Enrollment limited to: 18 students per laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: FSAD 2370.

Outcomes
  • Students should be conversant with definitions and perceptions of quality.
  • Students should be familiar with industry standards, regulatory issues, and oversight organizations.
  • Student should understand the role of quality assurance throughout the textile and sewn product development, production, and distribution cycle.
  • Students should be able to interpret and write fabric and sewn product specifications.
  • Students should know why, when, and how testing and evaluation is conducted.
  • Students should be able to interpret test data from physical testing and relate it to product parameters and performance standards.
  • Students should understand sampling and statistical methods in quality control systems.
  • Students should be able to conduct a quality assurance inspection of a sewn product.
  • Students should be able to communicate quality issues effectively within the fashion industry.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13452 FSAD 3320   LEC 001

  • 13453 FSAD 3320   LAB 401

  • 13454 FSAD 3320   LAB 402