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LEA2007 – Leather Science 2
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Stefan Davis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: LEA1015 and LEA1016
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Leather Science 2, Coursework: 50% Exam: 50%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Leather Technology; BSc Leather Technology (4 Year Programme); Diploma Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the scientific principles underlying the leather making process, to provide a foundation scientific knowledge of each stage of the leather manufacturing process. This module encourages students to evaluate and reflect upon the properties and structure of collagen and how the control of its reactivity is fundamental to its potential to provide a source and basis for leather.
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LEA2010 – Cleaner Leather Manufacture
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Stefan Davis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Cleaner Leather Manufacture, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Diploma Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce waste issues associated with the leather manufacture. This includes defining and identifying pollutants, understanding how pollutants are measured and various methods to deal with waste as well as to identify and research best available techniques and industrial best practices.
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LEA2014 – Leather Technology 2
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Andrew Ballantyne
Credit Value: 30
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: LEA1013 and LEA1014
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Leather Technology 2, Coursework: 70% Exam: 30%
Designated for: Designated for: Diploma Of Higher Education In Leather Technology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to prepare students for 'Leather to Specification' requirements in the forthcoming year (critical analysis, test specifications, aesthetic needs and reporting of findings), which are needed for leather technologists to work in the leather supply, leather production and leather utility industries.
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LEA2015 – Mini Project
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Stefan Davis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: LEA1013 and LEA1014
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Mini Project, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to prodvide students an opportunity to produce their own leathers and conduct a chemical testing mini-project. Students will be planning, designing and executing a short project on leather manaufacture to enhance the decision making abilities and demonstrate autonomy in both the factory and laboratory environment.
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LEA2016 – Surface Coatings and Performance Evaluation
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer
Credit Value: 30
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: LEA1011 and LEA1014
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Surface Coatings And Performance Evaluation, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop their knowledge of surface coatings and physical testing to critically evaluate the finishing process and performance outcomes. At the end of this module, students will be able to design finishes to a given end use/specification and evaluate the performance.