Zorargonj Textile Engineering College

1. BACKGROUND

Zorargong is a village based area with amazing natural beauty Engineering College is situated by the side of the old DT(Dhaka Trunk) Road passing through Zorargonj Bazar. It was established in the year 1911 as a Peripatetic Weaving School, which was the result of “SHAWDESHI ANDULLON” during the British regime. It was transferred to the Dewanpur near entry point of mohuri project Road in 1960. In 1980 the course of Peri-patetic Weaving School was Up-graded to 2-year certificate course in textile technology, which was named as District Textile Institute. In 1994 a 3-year Diploma course was introduced in this institution under-Bangladesh Technical Education Board to meet-up the growing demand of mid level technologist. Duration of this course was extended to 4-year from 2001. Considering the high demand of Textile Engineers for the fast growing textile sector, the government has been taken necessary steps to introduce 4-year Bachelor of Science in Textile Engineering affiliated to the University of Chittagong, abolishing The Textile Diploma Course from session 2006-2007.

2. ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

2.1 Course of Study

Textile Engineering College is offering 4-years B.Sc. in Textile Engineering under the University Of Chittagong with specialization in

a) Yarn Manufacturing Technology

b) Fabric Manufacturing Technology

c) Wet Processing Technology

d) Garments Manufacturing Technology

e) Fashion & Design Technology Technology (proposed)

2.2 Course Contents

The course is designed in such a way that it includes a set of theoretical subjects, practical works, industrial training & viva-voce. It covers core and allied subjects.

FRIST YEAR

The first year syllabus consists of pure science in addition to some basic concepts of Textile Engineering. The subjects offered in the first year are as follow:

Sl. No.	Subject	Credit
1.	Mathematics –I	3
2.	Mathematics – II	3
3.	Physics – I	4
4.	Physics – II	4
5.	Chemistry – I	4
6.	Chemistry – II	4
7.	Textile Raw Materials	4
8.	Polymer science	3
9.	Engineering Materials & Practice	2
10.	Engineering Drawing	3
11.	English Language	2
12.	Business English	2
Total Credit		36

SECOND YEAR

From second year onwards students will acquire wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of Textile Technology and Engineering which will equip them for future employment. The second year subjects are:-

Sl. No.	Subject	Credit
1.	Yarn Manufacturing – I	4
2.	Fabric Manufacturing – I	4
3.	Wet Processing – I	4
4.	Garments Production – I	4
5.	Fabric Structure & Design	4
6.	Textile Raw Materials – II	2
7.	Textile Physics – I	2
8.	Textile Testing & Quality Control – I	3
9.	Statistics	3
10.	Elements of Electrical & Electronic Engineering	3
11.	Elements of Mechanical Engineering	3
12.	Computer science	2
Total Credit		38

THIRD YEAR

Subjects offered are:-

Sl. No.	Subject	Credit
1.	Yarn Manufacturing – II (short Staple)	3
2.	Yarn Manufacturing – III (Long Staple)	3
3.	Fabric Manufacturing – II (Weaving)	3
4.	Fabric Manufacturing – III (Knitting & non-woven)	3
5.	Wet Processing –II (Dyeing)	3
6.	Wet Processing – III(Printing & Finishing)	3
7.	Garments Manufacturing – II (Assembling & Finishing)	3
8.	Garments Manufacturing – III (Fashion & Design)	3
9.	Textile Physics – II	3
10.	Textile Testing & Quality Control – II	4
11.	Industrial Management	4
Total Credit		35

FOURTH YEAR

In the fourth or final year students have to choose a group of

Subject for specialization. Subjects offered in fourth year are as follows:

Sl. No.	Subject	Credit
1.	Advance Yarn/Fabric/Wet Processing/Garments Manufacturing-IV/Physiological aspect of Clothing.	4
2.	Special Yarn/Fabric/Wet Processing/Garments Manufacturing/ Fashion Marketing.	3
3.	Utility services & Maintenance to Textile Machinery/Fashion illustration and collection.	4
4.	Application of Computer in Textile	4
5.	+ Production Planning and Control	3
6.	+Textile Testing & Quality Control – III	4
7.	+Accounting	2
8.	+Marketing	2
9.	Project Work	4
10.	++Industrial Attachment	3
11.	Comprehensive Viva	2
Total Credit		35

In addition to the above subjects every Student of final year has to perform a project work, industrial training for two months and to appear before a comprehensive viva-voce. Academic performance of the students should be evaluated by continuous assessment and annual theoretical & practical examinations.

2.3 Academic Year and Medium of instruction

This course will cover 4 academic years, but in no cases it will be extended more then 6 years. The medium of Instruction shall be in English.

2.4 Career Prospects

The technological knowledge and skills of our graduates are highly valued by textile manufacturing companies. The industry realizes that its future prospects depend on the quality of its technology and efficient management, because the quality of products and productivity play a vital role in export market. The majority of our graduates find suitable employment in the Textile Manufacturing Industry. Recently gradates have found employment in the areas of production Management, Design, Textile Testing & Quality Assurance, New Product Development, Buying House, Commercial Banks, customs etc.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND AFFILIATING AUTHORITIES :

The Textile Engineering College operates under the administrative control of department of Textiles, Ministry of Textile & jute, Government of the peoples republic of Bangladesh.

The Textile Engineering College is affiliated to the University of Chittagong, and its academic affairs including examinations are controlled by the rules and regulations of the University of Chittagong.

The Principal of the head of the college, who is supported by the faculty members, officers and non-teaching staffs.

4. PRACTICAL SHED, WORSHOP AND LABORATORY :

Practical shed, Workshop and Laboratories of the College are equipped with necessary machinery and equipments.

4.1 Yarn Manufacturing Laboratory

This shed Provides Practical knowledge regarding the yarn preparing technology. The laboratory facility includes both conventional and modern machinery.

4.2 FABRIC MANAUFACTURING LABORATORY :

4.2.1 Weaving Laboratory

This shed has the facility to weave cotton, synthetic and jute fabrics including tappet, dobby and jacquard loom, hand operated loom, ordinary power loom, automatic power loom and modern loom with CAD system. Modern looms include air-jet & rapier loom.

4.2.2 Knitting Laboratory

This laboratory is equipped with Weft and Warp knitting machinery. Weft knitting machines include circular 9single jersey, double jersey, rib, jaoquard) flat knitting machine & V-bed machine

4.4. Wet Processing Laboratory

This laboratory is equipped with sample dyeing; sample printing and washing machine .Necessary machine will be procured under the development project of the college.

4.5 Garments manufacturing Laboratory

Garments laboratory is equipped with all types of cutting, sewing and fishing machinery used in garment industry.

4.6 Fashion and Laboratory

This will be the new department for the college. Necessary machines and equipments will procured for operation of department under deployment project.

4.6 Testing and quality control Laboratory

This laboratory is with equipped with conventional and modern testing including Evenness Tester. Testing laboratory has the testing facilities for essential test of fiber, yarn and fabrics.

4.7 Computer Laboratory

To build up the students for the new millennium well equipped computer laboratory provides facilities for convenient practical class. Within a very short time net working and internet system will be developed.

4.8 Physics Laboratory

Physics laboratory is well e quipped with equipments suitable for under graduate class.

4.9 Chemistry Laboratory

The existing Chemistry laboratory is suittable for practical test purpose.

4.10 Engineering Workshop

Engineering workshop is equipped with lathe machine, shapping machine, cutting machine, drill machine, welding machine and various types of tools.

5. ACCOMODATIONS :

At present there is accommodation facilities for the male students in the college campus. There is a hostel of 60 students capacity. Female students have limited residential facilities in the college.

6. LIBRARY

The college has a very rich collection of technical and non-technical books. The library remains open on all working days from 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM. Library access is open to all teacher, students and staff.

7. STUDENTS ACTIVITY

The Textile Engineering College is planning to make an debate club. Science & Cultural Club is run by the students, which will arrange frequent meetings and seminars, workshop video show, blood donation, exhibition etc.

8. STUDENT COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES

The student counseling is an integral part of the academic program. For this purpose there will be a co-ordinating teacher for each year who will look after the students affairs. The college administration plays a great role in the placement of our graduates in suitable jobs. There is a close link with all of our ex-students to help the students through counseling.

9. MEDICAL SERVICE :

The medical service of this college will include a medical centre with one full time doctor & a medical assistant. The students will be examinated free of cost as and when necessary. Teachers, officers and other employees will also get free medical advice.

10. STIPEND :

Sixty percent of the total students will get stipend on the basis of merit at the rate of TK. 150/- per month & 1000/- for purchase of books per year from the project.

11. INDUSTRIAL LINKAGE :

The college has close link with the Textile Industry, different professional & related associations. Students will be placed to the industrial attachment for two months as a part of the course.