HECOL 550 - Selected Topics in Human Ecology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

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

HECOL 474 - Introduction to Nanotechnologies and Smart Textiles

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students explore opportunities offered by nanotechnologies and smart materials/structures as they relate to textile products. Mechanisms involved, materials used, fabrication processes, properties/performance obtained, and some examples of commercial applications are presented. Challenges encountered with these new technologies are also discussed. Prerequisite: HECOL 170 and 60 units; or consent of instructor.

HECOL 574 - Introduction to Nanotechnologies and Smart Textiles

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students explore opportunities offered by nanotechnologies and smart materials/structures as they relate to textile products. Mechanisms involved, materials used, fabrication processes, properties/performance obtained, and some examples of commercial applications are presented. Challenges encountered with these new technologies are also discussed. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Not to be taken if credit received for HECOL 474.

HECOL 470 - Advanced Materials for Protective Clothing

3 units (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 570 - Advanced Materials for Protective Clothing

3 units (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.