HECOL 170 - Introduction to Textiles

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

An introductory exploration of the origin, creation and use of textiles in our world. Chemical and physical properties of fibres and fabrics are introduced and an understanding of how these properties influence various clothing and textile end uses is developed.

HECOL 372 - Environmental Sustainability in Textiles

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

Examination of the clothing and textiles industry and the environmental impact of textile production and consumption. Topics may include but are not limited to, circular economy, life-cycle thinking, environmental labelling, sustainable fibres, sustainable fabric and finishing technologies, consumption patterns and post-consumer use. Prerequisite: HECOL 170 and 60 units.

HECOL 673 - Topics in Textiles and Clothing

1-9 units (fi VAR)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Topics of current interest in Textiles and Clothing. May be taken for credit more than once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

HECOL 691 - Professional Seminar 1

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-1S-0)

This professional development seminar is one in a series that provides an introduction to graduate study in the Department of Human Ecology, and to career development and professional issues in human ecology. Includes topics such as the field of human ecology, what it means to be a graduate student, and student-supervisor relationship. Typically taken in the first year of the graduate program.

HECOL 693 - Professional Seminar 3

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-1S-0)

This professional development seminar is one in a series that focuses on career development and professional issues in human ecology. Includes topics such as the process of the doctoral program and comprehensive and candidacy exams. Typically taken in the second year of the doctoral program.

HECOL 900 - Directed Research Project

6 units (fi 12)(VAR, 0-0-6)

Comprises the capping exercise for the course-based Masters programs. Requirements include conducting an applied research project, and both a written project report and an oral presentation to the Department, and where appropriate, to relevant practising professionals.

HECOL 692 - Professional Seminar 2

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-1S-0)

This professional development seminar is one in a series that focuses on career development and professional issues in human ecology. Includes topics such as writing for academic and non-academic audiences and research ethics. Typically taken in the first year of the graduate program.

HECOL 694 - Professional Seminar 4

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-1S-0)

This professional development seminar is one in a series that focuses on career development and professional issues in human ecology. Includes topics such as funding agencies and preparing grant proposals, non-academic careers for PhDs, and post-doctoral fellowships. Typically taken in the second year of the doctoral program.