TEX4100 — Textile Fundamentals
This course is designed to introduce students to the textile industry, allowing them to explore different career paths. This course prepares individuals for the textile manufacturing workforce by building their skills in; problem-solving, communication, workplace safety, quality control as well as basic textile manufacturing knowledge. Coursework includes textile topics; fiber and yarn production, fabric formation, dyeing and finishing, textile math, and the importance of quality testing. In addition to the textile topics, students will learn soft skills, OSHA 10 hours, forklift operation, and machine safety. Students will participate in lectures as well as hands-on activities. Successful completion of this course will prepare students to apply their new textile skills in the workforce.