Fields of Research
Faculty members are currently involved in research pertaining to consumer behaviour towards textile products; properties and performance of fibrous materials; fibre chemistry; polymer synthesis; product development and marketing of textiles for medical/healthcare, industrial, and exercise and sports end uses;
Research Facilities
The department has well equipped laboratories for the study of Textile Sciences. Space and equipment are available for chemical, physical, microscopic and sensory investigations of textiles and for textile product development research, and the physical and socio-psychological aspects of clothing. Special equipment includes an Instron tensile tester, an Atlas Fade-Ometer, an IR spectro-photometer, a Hunterlab Color Difference meter, and a range of flammability, thermal comfort and abrasion testers. A computer-aided design (without the apparel design) laboratory houses personal computers equipped with an industry-standard software system for (textile products).
The library holds major volumes of English-language periodicals in textile sciences and ancillary areas. Networked computer facilities can be accessed from convenient locations including the Faculty of Human Ecology micro-computer laboratory.
M.Sc. in Textile Sciences
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students and international students must submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department by December 1.
Program Requirements
Program requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Second language reading requirement: none.
Expected time to graduate: two years.
Ph.D.
The Department of Textile Sciences does not offer a Ph.D. program.
Course Descriptions
TXSC 7040 Advanced Dress Design Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.704) Analysis of principles and techniques as a basis for development of original designs and construction methods to utilize the functional properties of selected textiles or to meet the needs of certain physical problems.
TXSC 7050 Research Methods in Textiles and Clothing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.705) A review of various areas for research; consideration of appropriate methods for the collection and analysis of data; critical evaluation of research done in the field; planning of and participation in an individual or group project. Prerequisite: TXSC 7160 (or 064.716)
TXSC 7060 Problems in Clothing and Textiles Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.706) Advanced problems in one or more of the following areas: chemical, physical, or biological properties and/or structure of textiles; physiological aspects of textiles and clothing; sociopsychological or marketing aspects; apparel design; or historic costume and textiles.
TXSC 7070 Seminar in Textiles and Clothing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.707) A critical study of development in selected areas of textiles and/or clothing with emphasis on recent research findings. First half of TXSC 7100 (or 064.710).
TXSC 7100 Seminar in Textiles and Clothing Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 064.710) A critical study of development in selected areas of textiles and/or clothing with emphasis on recent research findings.
TXSC 7110 Analysis of Clothing Behaviour Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.711) Advanced study of dress as a form of human behaviour.
TXSC 7120 Topics in Textile and Apparel Marketing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.712) A critical examination of practices in the production, distribution, and consumption of textiles and apparel.
TXSC 7130 History of Textiles and Apparel Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.713) A critical examination of the history, methods of documentation and restoration of textiles and apparel from selected periods. Prerequisites: students are expected to have some background in history plus six credits from TXSC 3290 (or 064.329); TXSC 3320 (or 064.332); TXSC 4360 (or 064.436) and TXSC 3350 (or 064.335) or consent of instructor.
TXSC 7140 Topics in Textiles - Chemical Properties Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.714) An in-depth study of the properties of textiles of modern and historic origin using qualitative and quantitative chemical and microscopic laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: TXSC 4300 (or 064.430) or consent.
TXSC 7150 Topics in Textiles - Physical Properties Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.715) An in-depth study of the properties of fibres, yarns, fabrics, finishes and fabric assemblies using quantitative physical and sensory laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: STAT 1000 (or 005.100) and STAT 2000 (or 005.200), TXSC 4300 (or 064.430) or consent.
TXSC 7160 Concepts in Clothing and Textiles Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 064.716) Critical examination of the development of and current activities in clothing and textiles research. Written and oral reports required. Prerequisite: graduate student standing.
