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LEAM002 – Leather Science
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: IN01 - Leather Science, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to establish the sciencentific basis behind the technological processes of leather manufacture. It is an advanced study of the important physical, chemical and biochemical processes and mechanisms, and an exploration of their effects on the parameters which influence the process outcomes.
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LEAM015 – Quality Evaluation and Systematic Problem Solving
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: IN01 - Quality Evaluation And Systematic Problem Solving, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to identify, analyse and discuss the nature of problems which arise in the operation of tanneries and the leather making industries. The module focuses on operations management, leather specifications and materials testing and is both theory and practical based.
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LEAM017 – Research and Analytical Methods
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Stefan Davis
Credit Value: 10
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: IN01 - Research And Analytical Methods, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students' abilities to analytically design and prepare for a research project in leather technology. LEAM017 is concerned with: acquisition, processing and delivery of information, approaches to analysis and interpretation, effective communication skills, recommendations to academic, professional and other audiences.
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LEAM021 – Market Demands and Performance of Automotive Leather
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUTST - Market Demands And Performance Of Automotive Leather (Stahl), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Leather Finishing - Automotive;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide the students with critical and analytical skills to examine the global variations in market demand, raw material structure and stringent quality performance specifications, all of which are vital for the understanding and development of modern surface coatings for automotive leather.
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LEAM022 – Finish Formulation – Automotive Leather
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPRST - Finish Formulation - Automotive Leather (Stahl), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Leather Finishing - Automotive;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide the students with critical and analytical skills to investigate and analyse the chemical components and machinery processes required for effective finishing of automotive leathers.
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LEAM023 – Finish Application – Automotive Leather
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SUMST - Finish Application - Automotive Leather (Stahl), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Certificate In Leather Finishing - Automotive;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide the students with critical and analytical skills to investigate and analyse the role of finish application and product development to meet both the current and future needs of the global automotive leather industry.
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LEAM026 – Leather Science
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Will Wise
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPR - Leather Science, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Diploma In Leather Technology (Professional);
Description: The purpose of this module is to establish the sciencentific basis behind the technological processes of leather manufacture. It is an advanced study of the important physical, chemical and biochemical processes and mechanisms, and an exploration of their effects on the parameters which influence the process outcomes.
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LEAM029 – Hide to High Street
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Marc Gummer
Credit Value: 40
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SUM - Hide To High Street, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Postgraduate Diploma In Leather Technology (Professional);
Description: This module takes students on the journey from the hide to the high street. Through theory and practical work, a critical appreciation of leather characteristics are developed. This knowledge is crucial for ensuring leather is fit for purpose, safe and legal, whilst still maintaining fashion/design requirements for the Global industry.
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LEAM032 – Advanced Leather Finishing
Field: LEATHER TECHNOLOGY
Co-ordinator: Ashokkumar
Credit Value: 20
Level: 7
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SPR - Advanced Leather Finishing, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to critically appraise the processes involved in leather finishing. This will provide the students with the critical and analytical skills needed to investigate and analyse the role of finish application, chemical components and machinery processes required for effective finishing.