• M.Sc. Textile Engineering

1.     Introduction

Textiles play a very important role in the economic well being of Pakistan. It is one of the biggest employers and exporters of goods in the country. Notwithstanding its pivotal position in the Pakistani economy, the textile industry, for its survival, relies very much on the technological developments that take place abroad. This is mainly due to the lack of highly qualified and trained staff that is capable of initiating and managing applied research and development projects related to the current and future technological needs of the Pakistani textile industry.

National Textile University is located in the heart of Pakistani Textile Industry in Faisalabad. It enjoys a good national and international reputation for its undergraduate programmes related to textiles. The university has internationally qualified and experienced faculty, which understands the needs of the textile industry and therefore is now embarking on establishing a postgraduate programme in the field of textile engineering. This course will enable the bachelor degree holders to undertake postgraduate studies in textiles. The major aim of the programme is to support the textile industry to take on in-house applied research and development in order to develop new processes and products, which will provide a competitive edge to the Pakistani textile manufacturers in the international arena. The results of the research projects will be disseminated through the publication of peer review papers, presentations at conferences and seminars at the national and international levels and through close liaison with the Pakistani textile industry. The programme will also help initiate research projects between the university and other national and international research organisations and institutions of higher learning.

2.   Programme Objectives

The M.Sc. Textile Engineering programme aims to create a higher learning culture that enables participants to:

1.      Engage and benefit from exposure to modern and advanced industrial developments, new textile materials, research methodologies and their applications in industrial environment;

2.      Equip graduates with relevant knowledge and skills ready for employment and/or career progression in textile related industries.

3.      Use in-depth understanding of textile production processes, properties and behaviour in order to envisage and devise novel applications in the area of technical and functional textiles to ensure high value of quality and standards;

4.      Develop novel approaches to solve technological problems and shortcomings;

5.      Appreciate technological, environmental, economical and cultural factors that may influence material choice, manufacturing design, processing conditions and mode of application; and

6.      Enhance the management capabilities of graduates in production, marketing, quality, research and development activities in textile related industries.

7.      Establish and strengthen linkage with the textile industry for the mutual benefits of the industry and university.

3.   Programme Structure

The M.Sc. Textile Engineering is a 2-years programme covering a vast range of new textile materials, modern industrial developments, engineering details of fibrous materials, advanced analytical technique, product development and so on. The programme offers nine courses and a research project. Each course is of 3 credits and the research project is of 6 credits. Accumulation of 33 credits in total, including research project, leads to the award of Degree in M.Sc. Textile Engineering.

The total subjects being offered during the programme are as under:

1.      Advanced Textile Materials

2.      Non-woven Textiles

3.      Technical Textiles

4.      Textile Reinforced Composites

5.      Textile Recycling

6.      Design, Innovation and New Product Development

7.      Advanced Textile Process and Quality Control

8.      Advanced Analytical Techniques

9.      Research Methodology

10.    Research Project

The project work can be undertaken  in an industrial concern, where possible, ensuring both the relevance to the employer, access to appropriate facilities, and allowing sufficient time to be spent on the practical work. Alternatively, projects could be based and carried out at the university. In case of collaboration with other national and international research institutes and universities the final semester research projects can be completed in those organisations.

4.   Programme Duration

A minimum period of 2 years and a maximum period of 3 years are allowed to a student to pass the M.Sc. Textile Engineering.

5.   Admission Requirements

The applicant holding a B.Sc. Textile Engineering degree or any other equivalent degree from the HEC recognised institution with a minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00, 3.50 out of 5.00 or 1^st Division is eligible to apply. The candidate must have completed at least 124 credit hours under the semester system or have studied at least 4 years under the annual system in the bachelor engineering degree. Those with unrelated majors will have to complete deficiency courses before starting M.Sc. Textile Engineering.

The admission will be purely on merit and will be granted to the applicants on the basis of their performance in the following areas:

·         B.Sc.  Engineering                                                     60 % weightage

·         NTS GAT (General) Test or Equivalent                         30% weightage

·         Interview Result                                                         10 % weightage

·         Practical Experience                                                    preferable

6.   Academic Calendar

The M.Sc. Textile Engineering Programme 2009 will be commenced from September 1, 2009. The academic calendar of the programme for the year 2009 – 2010 is as under:

Fall 2009

Course Registration                                                    up to August 13, 2009

Classes (8 weeks)                                                        September 1 – October 23, 2009

Mid – Semester Examination                                      October 26 – 30, 2009

Classes (8 weeks)                                                        November 2 – December 25, 2009

End – Semester Examination                                      December 28, 2009 – January 1, 2010

Result Announcement                                                January 8, 2010

Spring 2010

Course Registration                                                    January 11 – 15, 2010

Classes (8 week)                                                         January 18 – March 12, 2010

Mid – Semester Examination                                      March 15 – 19, 2010

Classes (8 weeks)                                                        March 22 – May 14, 2010

End – Semester Examination                                      May 17 – 21, 2010

Result Announcement                                                May 28, 2010

Summer 2010

Course Registration                                                    May 31 – June 4, 2010

Classes (4 week)                                                         June 7 – July 2, 2010

Mid – Semester Examination                                      July 5 – 9, 2010

Classes (4 weeks)                                                        July 12 – August 6, 2010

End – Semester Examination                                      August 9 – 13, 2010

Result Announcement                                                August 20, 2010

8.   Course Assessment

Key skills will be developed and assessed at appropriate stages during each part of the course. The aims of the course assessment are as follows:

1.      To maximise the learning and skills development of the students;

2.      To demonstrate that sufficient depth and breadth of learning have taken place;

3.      To allow subject specific and core skills enhancement to occur during the assessment process;

4.      To be progressive, building confidence through the assignment materials, and providing appropriate feedback at regular intervals; and

5.      To ensure that the research projects have been satisfactorily completed.

Academic Evaluation

Formative feedback on coursework will be given on regular basis. In order to give appropriate feedback, all assignments submitted by deadlines, will be returned to the students within the specified period.

The following shall be scheduled during a semester for the purpose of academic evaluation of students:

i.  Quiz Tests:  Quiz tests shall be conducted at irregular intervals throughout the semester, with or without intimation.

ii. Assignments:  Assignments relative to the course shall be given during the semester.

iii.  Mid Semester Exam:   A 2-hour written test shall be conducted during the semester after 8 week of studies.

iv.  End Semester Exam:  A 3-hour written test shall be conducted at the end of 16 weeks of studies.

v.  Projects:  Project is a research work aimed at assessing the ability of a student to translate the theoretical knowledge acquired during the academic programme into practical use to create new knowledge/product/process for the benefit of the mankind and economical development of the country.

The weightage of the examinations, quizzes and assignments shall be as under:

·         Quizzes/Assignments       30 %

·         Mid-Semester Examination    30 %

·         End-Semester Examination   40 %

End semester examination is mandatory, irrespective of the total marks obtained in quizzes, assignments and mid semester examination.

9.         Qualifications

In order to satisfy the requirements for the award of a M.Sc. Textile Engineering Degree, the candidate must have to complete 33 credits, by accumulating 27 credits from the taught courses and further 6 credits from the research project.

10.       Contacts

Office of the Graduate Studies and Research

National Textile University

Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad-37610

Pakistan.

Phone: +92-41-9230081-85 Ext. 104

Fax: +92-41-9230098

Email: gsr@ntu.edu.pk