HECOL 470 - Advanced Materials for Protective Clothing

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students explore advanced materials for protective clothing. Resistance of textiles to mechanical, thermal, chemical, biological, and electrical hazards as well as questions of durability and comfort are discussed with an emphasis on current research. The course describes phenomena and mechanisms involved, presents appropriate materials and structures, and depicts the relevant test methods. Prerequisite: HECOL 370 or consent of instructor.

HECOL 501 - Independent Project in Human Ecology

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-6)

Independent study of a topic in human ecology planned by the student in consultation with the Instructor. Independent studies may be taken more than once for credit.

HECOL 550 - Selected Topics in Human Ecology

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

Topics of current interest. May be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

HECOL 570 - Advanced Materials for Protective Clothing

★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students explore advanced materials for protective clothing. Resistance of textiles to mechanical, thermal, chemical, biological, and electrical hazards as well as questions of durability and comfort are discussed with an emphasis on current research. The course describes phenomena and mechanisms involved, presents appropriate materials and structures, and depicts the relevant test methods. Not to be taken if credit received for HECOL 470.