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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MECH 585 001 (CRN: 25510)
TEXTILE ENGNEERING AND MFG
Long Title: TEXTILE ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Sanchez, Vanessa
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 10:21PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course will provide the knowledge to analyze, design, select, and manufacture textiles, by covering materials and chemistries, structural design and mechanics, and manufacturing processes and physics. After completing this course students will have a fundamental understanding of fiber formation, yarn spinning, textile structuring, dyeing, and finishing processes related to applications in clothing, medical fabrics, structural composites, and more. Emerging trends will be introduced, including smart textiles. The course consists of lectures with several additional short demos and labs. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MECH 350 or equivalent, MECH 400 or equivalent, CHEM 211/CHEM 311 or equivalent Repeatable for Credit.