📚 BUTEX University Notes

Personal study notes for B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Fabric Engineering Department)
Maintained by itachi_re | Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)

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📖 About This Repository

This repository contains comprehensive course notes from my journey through the Fabric Engineering Department at BUTEX. The notes are written in Markdown with LaTeX support for mathematical expressions, making them easy to version control, share, and export to various formats.

🎯 Key Features

• 📝 Structured Markdown Notes - Clean, readable format with proper hierarchy
• 🧮 LaTeX Math Support - Full equation and formula rendering
• 📊 Version Controlled - Track changes and improvements over time
• 📄 PDF Export Ready - Automated scripts to convert notes to PDF
• 🏷️ Tagged & Organized - Easy navigation with course codes and topics
• 🔍 Searchable - Quick find using Git search or GitHub search features

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🗂️ Course Index

🔬 Core Sciences & Mathematics

Course Code	Course Title	Status	Topics Covered	Quick Links
CHEM-101	Chemistry - I	🟢 Active	Periodicity, Bonding, Acids/Bases, Equilibrium, Kinetics, Colloids, Photochemistry	📑 Topics
PHY-101	Physics - I	🟢 Active	Elasticity, Fluid Mechanics, Viscosity, Surface Tension	📑 Topics
MATH-101	Mathematics - I	🟡 In Progress	Matrices, Calculus, Linear Algebra	-
HSS-101	Humanities & Social Science	🟡 In Progress	Communication, Letters, Presentations, Meetings	-
AS-102	Physics - I (Practical)	⚪ Pending	Lab Reports & Experimental Data	-

🧵 Yarn Engineering (Fabric Department Focus)

Course Code	Course Title	Status	Topics Covered	Quick Links
YE-101	Natural Textile Fibres	🟢 Active	Cotton, Jute, Silk, Wool, Fiber Properties	📑 Topics
YE-201	Fibre & Yarn Testing	🟢 Active	Moisture Regain, Sampling Methods, Quality Control	-

Status Legend:
🟢 Active - Regularly updated | 🟡 In Progress - Being developed | ⚪ Pending - Not started

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📚 Detailed Course Contents

Chemistry 101 Topics

🔗 View All Chemistry Notes

📂 01 - Periodicity

• Periodicity Notes
• CT-01 Class Test

📂 02 - Chemical Bonding

• 📖 Chemical Bonding README
• 🎯 One-Shot Review
• Introduction to Chemical Bonding
• Ionic Bonding
• Metallic Bond Theory
• Metallic Properties
• Metallic Examples
• Valence Bond Theory (VBT)
• VSEPR Principles
• VSEPR Molecular Geometry
• Molecular Orbital Theory
• IMF and Advanced Topics
• 📝 CT-02 Class Test
• 💡 CT Suggestions

📂 03-10 - Additional Chemistry Topics

• 03 - Complex Compounds
• 04 - Acids & Bases
• 05 - Analytical Methods
• 06 - Physical Chemistry (Dilute Solutions)
• 07 - Equilibrium
• 08 - Kinetics
• 09 - Colloids
• 10 - Photochemistry
  • Laws of Photochemistry
  • Quantum Yield
  • HX Decomposition
  • Photosensitized Reactions

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Physics 101 Topics

🔗 View All Physics Notes

📂 01 - Elasticity

• Elasticity Fundamentals

📂 02 - Fluid Mechanics

• 📖 Fluid Mechanics Overview
• Fluid Properties
• Fluid Classification
• Fluid Flow Types
• Viscosity Detailed
• Viscosity & Stokes' Law
• Surface Tension
• Continuity Equation
• Conservation Laws
• Bernoulli's Equation
• Fluid Applications

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YE-101 Topics

🔗 View All Natural Textile Fibres Notes

📂 Natural Textile Fibres

• Introduction to Natural Fibres
• Cotton
• Silk
• Jute
• Complete Natural Fibres Overview

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HSS-101 Topics

View All HSS Notes

Business Communication Module:

• Introduction to Business Communication
• Business Letters & Email Writing
• Business Presentations
• Business Meetings
• CT Suggestions - Business Communication

Topics Covered:

• Definition and objectives of business communication
• Importance of communication in business
• Types of business communication (Vertical, Horizontal, Formal, Informal)
• Professional email structure and etiquette
• Writing persuasive business emails
• Communication best practices

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🛠️ Workflow & Usage

📝 Creating a New Note

Use the automated script to create properly formatted notes:

# Syntax: ./scripts/new_note.sh [COURSE_CODE] [FILE_NAME]
./scripts/new_note.sh YE-201 02_fiber_length_testing

# This creates: YE-201/02_fiber_length_testing.md
# With pre-filled template including date, course info, and structure

Manual Method:

cp _templates/note_template.md COURSE-CODE/topic_name.md
# Edit the frontmatter and add your content

📤 Exporting to PDF

Convert all notes to PDF format with proper formatting:

# Export all markdown notes to PDF
./scripts/build_all.sh

# Output will be in: exported_pdfs/
# Maintains directory structure: exported_pdfs/YE-101/01_natural_fibres.pdf

🖥️ System Requirements

🐧 Linux (Recommended)

• Any modern Linux distribution
  • Ubuntu / Debian
  • Arch Linux / Manjaro
  • Fedora
  • openSUSE (Leap / Tumbleweed)
• Core tools:
  • git
  • bash or zsh
  • python (if scripts/tools are included)
• Optional:
  • docker (for containerized workflows)
  • make

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🪟 Windows

• Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
• Required:
  • Git for Windows
  • PowerShell or Windows Terminal
• Recommended:
  • WSL2 (Ubuntu or openSUSE)
  • Python 3.x
• Optional:
  • Docker Desktop (WSL2 backend)

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🍎 macOS

• macOS 12+ (Monterey or newer)
• Required:
  • Xcode Command Line Tools

    xcode-select --install

• Recommended:
  • Homebrew
  • Git
  • Python 3.x
• Optional:
  • Docker Desktop

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🌐 Platform-Independent

• A modern web browser (Chrome / Firefox / Brave)
• Markdown viewer or editor:
  • VS Code
  • Obsidian
  • Typora
• PDF reader (for exported notes)

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📦 Recommended Editors

• VS Code (Markdown + Git extensions)
• Neovim (for terminal users)
• Obsidian (knowledge base style)

📂 Repository Structure

butex-notes/
├── CHEM-101/              # Chemistry notes
│   ├── 01_periodicity/
│   ├── 02_chemical_bonding/
│   ├── 06_physical_chemistry/
│   ├── 10_photochemistry/
│   └── README.md
├── PHY-101/               # Physics notes
│   ├── 01_elasticity/
│   ├── 02_fluid-mechanics/
│   └── README.md
├── MATH-101/              # Mathematics notes
│   └── 01_matrices.md
├── HSS-101/               # Humanities & Social Science
│   ├── 01_intro.md
│   ├── 02_letters.md
│   ├── 03_presentations.md
│   └── 04_meetings.md
├── YE-101/                # Natural Textile Fibres
│   ├── ntf_01_introduction.md
│   ├── ntf_02_Cotton.md
│   ├── ntf_03_silk_notes.md
│   └── ntf_04_jute_notes.md
├── YE-201/                # Fibre & Yarn Testing
│   └── 01_testing_and_moisture.md
├── AS-102-Practical/      # Physics Lab
├── scripts/               # Automation scripts
│   ├── new_note.sh       # Create new note from template
│   └── build_all.sh      # Export all notes to PDF
├── _templates/            # Note templates
│   └── note_template.md  # Standard note format
├── pdfs/                  # PDF resources
└── README.md

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📋 Note Template Structure

Each note follows a consistent structure for better organization:

---
subject: YE-101
topic: Natural Fibres
date: 2024-12-10
tags: [notes, YE-101, fabric-engineering]
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# Topic Title

## 1. Key Concepts
- Main ideas and definitions

## 2. Formulas / Equations
$$
E = mc^2
$$

## 3. Important Notes
> Critical information and exam tips

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🎓 Department Focus: Fabric Engineering

As a Fabric Engineering student, this repository emphasizes:

• 🧵 Yarn Engineering - Fiber properties, yarn structure, testing methods
• 🧪 Textile Testing - Quality control, standard testing procedures
• 📊 Technical Analysis - Data interpretation, statistical methods
• 🏭 Manufacturing Processes - Spinning, weaving, finishing

While foundation courses (Math, Physics, Chemistry) are included, the primary focus is on textile-specific subjects relevant to fabric manufacturing and quality assurance.

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🚀 Getting Started

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/itachi-re/butex-notes.git
cd butex-notes

Make Scripts Executable

chmod +x scripts/new_note.sh
chmod +x scripts/build_all.sh

Start Taking Notes

# Create a new note
./scripts/new_note.sh YE-101 03_fiber_identification

# Edit with your preferred editor
nano YE-101/03_fiber_identification.md
# or
nvim YE-101/03_fiber_identification.md

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🔧 Tools & Technologies

• Markdown - Note formatting
• LaTeX - Mathematical equations
• Pandoc - Document conversion
• Git - Version control
• Bash - Automation scripts
• GitHub - Hosting & collaboration

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📚 Study Tips

1. Regular Updates - Commit notes after each lecture
2. Clear Formatting - Use headings, lists, and emphasis consistently
3. Include Examples - Add solved problems and diagrams
4. Tag Properly - Use relevant tags for easy searching
5. Review & Refine - Update notes during exam preparation
6. Cross-Reference - Link related topics across courses

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🤝 Contributing

While this is a personal note repository, suggestions and corrections are welcome!

• 🐛 Found an error? Open an issue.
• 💡 Have a suggestion? Create a pull request.
• 📖 Want to share resources? Add them to discussions.

For detailed guidelines, please refer to the Contributing Guide.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the terms specified in the LICENSE file.

Note: These are personal study notes. While effort is made to ensure accuracy, they should be used as supplementary material alongside official course resources.

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🔗 Connect

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📊 Repository Stats

Total Notes: 67 files
Last Updated: Regularly
Export Format: Markdown → PDF
Department: Fabric Engineering
University: BUTEX

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Made with 📝 and ☕ by a Fabric Engineering student