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FMD-2204: Introduction to Textiles

Description: Structure, properties and basic production of textiles and textile components: natural and manufactured fibers; yarns; woven, knit, nonwoven fabrics; mechanical and chemical finishes; colorants and coloration methods. Influence on performance of apparel and interior textile products. Sophomore standing and one semester of Pathways Concept 4 (Reasoning in the Natural Sciences) is required.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: FMD-3024, FMD-3204, FMD-4214

Corequisites: FMD-2214

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 13

Average GPA: 2.98 (B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 24.12%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.67%

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