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LEA3001 – Leather Technology 3
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Anne Lama
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: LEA2015, LEA2016 and LEA2014
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Leather Technology 3, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Leather Technology 3 (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to advance theoretical and practical understanding of leather technology by building on previous knowledge, understanding of the parameters of leather making and linking to the related disciplines. Using these skills, student will be able to apply, deal and overcome problems encountered during leather manufacture.
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LEA3004 – Leather Science 3
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: LEA2007
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Leather Science 3 (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 40% STD - Leather Science 3, Coursework: 40% Exam: 60% STDFF - Leather Science 3 (With Integrated Foundation Year), Exam: 60%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Leather Technology; BSc Leather Technology (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the scientific principles underlying the leather making process, to analyse the relationships between process steps, and to evaluate and reflect upon the properties and structure of collagen and its potential to provide a source and basis for leather and for other useful materials.
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LEA3005 – Leather Manufacture and Sustainability
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Anne Lama
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Leather Manufacture And Sustainability (With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100% STD - Leather Manufacture And Sustainability, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to encourage the students to investigate beyond leather manufacture and understand the complex nature of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. This will enable the students to identify, critically assess and apply the relevant social and environmental factors to make changes.
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LEA4001 – Project
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Ashokkumar
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: LEA2015 and LEA2014
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Project, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Project ( With Integrated Foundation Year), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to serve as the culmination of the scientific and technological aspects of the taught course. The student will demonstrate an ability to plan and independantly carry out a research project in an area of leather technology and communicate their findings in the form of a project report and presentation.