Institute is committed to providing students with the very best education and training opportunities to enable them to utilize their potential toward their ambitions through B.Sc. in Leather Engineering. The program provides its undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in industrial training, where they can relate theories, concepts, and techniques learned from the academic courses with real-life experiences. At the end of the final year, students are involved in project work, report writing, and oral presentation.
B.Sc. in Leather Engineering is a total 160.0 credits program, comprising 93.5 credits of core coursework (including field tour, capstone project, internship, and comprehensive viva), 45.5 credits of general education coursework (basic science, mathematics, and humanities) and 21.0 credits of allied engineering courses. With a rationalized course curriculum and advanced tools and teaching methods, the graduates will attain competency at the global standard and they will perform a high level of professional activities.
71 courses · 160 credit hours across 8 terms
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 1101 | Fundamentals of Leather | 3 | This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of leather technology. The course covers topics such as the structure and composition of hides and skins, preservation and curing of hides and skins, molecular structure and properties of collagen, leather biotechnology, and natural and synthetic polymers. |
| 0541-Math 1103 | Algebra and Geometry | 3 | This course covers formulas, algebraic expressions, first-degree equations, inequalities, the rectangular coordinate system, the area, perimeter, and volume of geometric shapes, as well as the properties of triangles and circles which are essential for engineers as a fundamental course. |
| 0533-Phy 1105 | Engineering Physics | 3 | Engineering physics will provide a more thorough ground in applied physics for a selected specialty such as wave and oscillations, forces and motion, heat, elasticity, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, nuclear physics, modern physics, and optics. The course will also bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical engineering. |
| 0531-Chem 1107 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | The course is designed to provide applied knowledge on inorganic chemistry related to leather, footwear, and allied engineering education. The different concepts from this course will help students understand the mechanism involved in different leather processing. |
| 0531-Chem 1109 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | The course is designed to give the students an understanding of different topics on physical chemistry like introductory concepts on surface chemistry, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, photochemistry, colloidal science, colligative properties as well as corrosion and reaction. After completion of the course, students will be able to gather theoretical knowledge of physical chemistry and apply it in related engineering fields. |
| 0531-Chem 1110 | Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Lab | 1.5 | The course is designed to provide knowledge related to safety during working in the Chemistry laboratory, and the development of skills for the use of lab apparatus and equipment using mainly quantitative and qualitative analysis. |
| 0715-ME 1112 | Engineering Drawing | 1.5 | This course is assigned for first-year students to know and practice the types of drawing instruments, types of projection, projection of points, straight lines, and solids; development of surface, etc. At the end of the course, the students will be able to develop skills in basic engineering drawings related to leather engineering. |
| 0417-HUM 1114 | Employability Skills-I | 1.5 | This course is designed to enable students in employability-related communication to enhance their performance in different types of communicative English. After completing the course, students will be competent in speaking, listening, writing, reading, and developing communicative skills in technical and business English. |
| 0723-LE 1116 | Field Tour-I | 1 | Industrial visits serve as an excellent platform to learn for students pursuing B.Sc. in Leather Engineering degree and they help in bridging the gap between classroom learning and the actual work conditions. The Field Tour-I course is designed to help inculcate a practical workplace environment to the students and to render a holistic engineering education to them. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 1201 | Leather Processing-I | 3 | This course explores the essential pre-tanning processes in leather manufacturing including sorting, grading, beam house operations, soaking, unhairing, liming, deliming, bating, pickling, and degreasing. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyze, evaluate, and apply these processes for the production of high-quality leather products. |
| 0723-LE 1202 | Leather Processing-I Lab | 1.5 | Leather Processing-Ⅰ Lab is a practical course that is designed to develop graduate’s essential knowledge of leather manufacturing. The main aim of this course is to introduce the students to skills necessary for manufacturing of wet-blue leather. The course will deal with the different stages of pre-tanning process, the importance of pre-tanning, and its methods resulting in enhancing interest in the chemistry and mechanism of leather. |
| 0713-EEE 1203 | Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | This course offers a thorough review of electric circuit analysis in electrical and electronics engineering. The course is designed at a very basic level and included in the Leather and allied engineering program as an allied engineering course. |
| 0533-PHY 1204 | Physics and Electronics Lab | 1.5 | This course will cover the basic principles of fundamental physics and Electronics through experiments that will help the students getting practical knowledge on application of theory to practical aspects. It also provides an elementary training to the students on carefulness in handling scientific instruments in a laboratory for accomplishing an experiment successfully. |
| 0541-Math 1205 | Calculus | 3 | This course will help students develop a deeper grasp of functions, differentiation, and integration. Calculus concepts explored include limits and continuity, derivatives, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and techniques of integration. Examining how calculus is used in the actual world is a major focus of this course. |
| 0611-CSE 1207 | Fundamentals of Computer and Information Technology | 3 | This course is intended to introduce the fundamentals of computing devices and reinforce computer vocabulary, particularly with respect to personal use of computer hardware and software, the internet, networking, and mobile computing. It focuses on such computer literacy that prepares students for lifelong learning of computer concepts and skills. |
| 0611-CSE 1208 | Fundamentals of Computer and Information Technology Lab | 1.5 | A hands-on introduction to personal computers and application software. Students will learn basic computer terminology, the role of computers in society, and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and Internet software. |
| 0531-Chem 1209 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | The course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge related to basic organic chemistry. The students will learn about different organic functional groups, their synthesis, reaction mechanisms as well as structural orientations. This course also provides basic knowledge about fat, oil, wax, pigment, paints, varnish, and lacquers. |
| 0531-Chem 1210 | Organic Chemistry Lab | 1.5 | The course is designed to provide practical knowledge related to safety during working in an organic chemistry laboratory, and the development of skills for the use of lab apparatus and equipment using mainly qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds and leather chemicals. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 2101 | Leather Processing-II | 3 | This course is intended to introduce students to different mineral elements (especially transition metals) and their salt’s potentiality in leather tanning through different theories and mechanisms. This course also covers the whole periodic table element discussions based on tanning potency and compares it to available mineral tanning salt. This course also improves the student’s thinking ability to discover new kinds of tanning agents. |
| 0723-LE 2102 | Leather Processing-II Lab | 1.5 | The aim of the course is to give practical knowledge of different tanning materials and improve the skills in leather manufacturing. This course will provide students with the post-tanning operation and the practical experience of producing crust leather. |
| 0723-LE 2103 | Leather Biotechnology | 3 | This course provides an in-depth understanding of biotechnology, its historical development, and its scope. It covers the classifications of bacteria, basic concepts of mycology, classifications of moulds, and fungal problems in the leather industry. It also covers general principles of microbial control and microbial fermentation; the basic concepts of enzymology and the histology of hides, skins, and leather. |
| 0723-LE 2104 | Leather Biotechnology Lab | 1.5 | Students will receive an immersive introduction to fundamental microbiological techniques employed in the leather industry. They will master the art of preparing and sterilizing diverse media, isolating bacteria, and executing various staining and microscopy techniques. Through extensive training, students will acquire the skills to identify Page 65 of 178 and enumerate bacteria and to produce crude enzymes and measure their enzyme activity. Finally, this course will cover demonstration of histological techniques used for studying the internal structure of hides, skins, and leather. |
| 0723-LE 2105 | Dyeing and Finishing-I | 2 | This course provides an in-depth understanding of color concepts, color production, and dyeing techniques. Students will become familiar with a broad range of topics such as colorimetry, color space, different types of dyes, and their behavior in solutions for leather finishing. This course includes different thermodynamics properties, and behavior of dye in leather finishing. |
| 0723-LE 2106 | Dyeing and Finishing-I Lab | 1.5 | This course aims to deliver practical in-depth knowledge on physical and chemical properties of dyed leather such as the fastness properties, hard water resistance, fastness to acid and alkali, and the co-efficient of various dyes used in leather finishing. Students will be able to comprehend the problems that arise in the leather industry through this course. |
| 0723-LE 2107 | Leather Products Manufacturing | 3 | This course is designed to impart fundamental knowledge on leather products design and manufacturing. The course equips students with the familiarization of the production technology of leather products. At the end of the course, students will be able to design and manufacture of basic leather products. |
| 0723-LE 2108 | Leather Products Manufacturing Lab | 1.5 | This course contains details about the leather products manufacture through cutting, Pre-assembling, assembling, bench operations, sewing and finishing operations. The course will also equip the students with knowledge and understanding of production technology of leather goods and garments manufacturing which includes knowledge in pattern construction, designing and styling development and production. |
| 0541-Math 2109 | Differential Equations and Numerical Methods | 3 | This course is a study of mathematical techniques used to model engineering systems. Differential equations and numerical methods are covered in this course as an introduction. This course deals with the different differential equations, numerical problems, and their real-life applications. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 2201 | Leather Processing-III | 3 | The course is designed to share with students to develop knowledge on different types of non-mineral tanning materials and tanning processes. The knowledge of chemistry of vegetable extracts with tanning power, their tanning mechanism, interaction with collagen, biosynthesis and preparation for specific non-mineral tanning are covered in this course. |
| 0723-LE 2202 | Leather Processing-III Lab | 1.5 | The purpose of the course is to provide the students practical knowledge and improved skills in leather manufacturing. In this course students will learn to produce leather from raw hide and skins using different mineral and non-mineral tanning materials. The knowledge of crust leather manufacture from tanned leathers with variety of post tanning processes is covered in this course. Students will learn to develop a manufacturing procedure and frame the manufacturing problem with the correct methodology. |
| 0531-Chem 2203 | Polymer Science and Engineering | 3 | This course is designed to impart the fundamentals of polymers and their derivatives, bonds, structures, and properties. The course also introduces the knowledge of various polymerization techniques along with associated technologies and emphasizes various environmental aspects. |
| 0531-Chem 2204 | Polymer Science and Engineering Lab | 1.5 | This course is based on the theoretical knowledge of polymer science and engineering. The course is designed to provide practical knowledge while working in a polymer chemistry laboratory, developing skills in the use of lab apparatus and equipment mostly used in both qualitative and quantitative analysis of polymeric substances. |
| 0531-Chem 2205 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | The aim of the course is to introduce a broad range of modern and classic techniques that are useful in analytical chemistry. The interdisciplinary nature of chemical analysis makes analytical chemistry a vital tool in science, industrial, government, and academic laboratories throughout the world. This course is also helping students to develop an in-depth theoretical understanding to carry out research. |
| 0531-Chem 2206 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1.5 | The course is designed to provide practical knowledge related to safety during working in an analytical laboratory, development of skills for the use of lab apparatus and equipment’s using mainly advanced titration methods, and quantitate analysis by spectrophotometric method. |
| 0715-ME 2207 | Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering | 3 | This course is designed with different basic mechanical theories of rigid bodies, solids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, welding, and their mechanisms. After completing the course, students will be able to possess an understanding of different mechanical operations along with their potential application in the leather industry. |
| 0715-ME 2208 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 1.5 | This course is based on 0715-ME-2208 to make students competent to know and practice different types of machinery, gas and arc welding, different types of fitting works, study and practice on pumps, power generators, engines and turbines. |
| 0723-LE 2210 | Field Tour-II | 1 | This course is designed to offer first-hand exposure to the business operations and processes that are usually performed in the workplace. Industrial visits will provide the students with a practical perspective of the concepts and theories that are taught to them. It will also help to keep the brilliant students up-to-date with knowing about the prevalent technologies and significant changes happening in the market. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 3101 | Leather Processing-IV | 3 | The course provides the knowledge of sequential post tanning processes including retanning, dyeing and fat-liquoring. Working mechanism of different machines/instruments are also covered in this course. Students will learn the use and reaction mechanism of different absolute chemicals for the best manufacturing of crust leather. |
| 0723-LE 3102 | Leather Processing-IV Lab | 1.5 | The purpose of the course is to provide the students practical knowledge and improved skills in leather manufacturing. In this course students will learn to produce leather from raw hide and skins using different specialty manufacturing processes. This course also covers knowledge of crust leather manufacture from tanned leathers with variety of post tanning processes. Students will become capable of developing a manufacturing hypothesis and frame the manufacturing problem with the correct methodology. |
| 0531-Chem 3103 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 | This course covers in-depth knowledge of design, operational techniques, principles, and practical applications of modern instrumental methods used in chemical analysis. Using a combination of chromatographic and spectroscopic problem-based learning approaches, the critical thinking and analytical skills of the student will be improved and will assist them in developing their theoretical knowledge to do advanced research. |
| 0531-Chem 3104 | Chemical Analysis of Leather and Leather Products Lab | 1.5 | This practical course is based on theoretical knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. The course is designed to provide essential knowledge related to safety during working in an advanced analytical laboratory, and the development of skills for the use of sophisticated instruments and equipment in different chemical analysis. The course is also designed to develop instrumental and analytical skills to conduct research work. |
| 0723-LE 3105 | Environmental Science and Engineering | 3 | Environmental Science and Engineering is a fundamental course for undergraduate engineering students which gives stresses real-time knowledge and skills on the environment. The course will help to deal with various environmental pollutions and their mitigations. |
| 0715-ME 3107 | Materials Science and Engineering | 3 | This course intends to introduce students to the behavior of materials directly linked to their fundamental structures, and how structures and properties may be altered through processing. It will help the students understand the structure of solids, the mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials, and the characterization technique. |
| 0417-HUM 3109 | Industrial Sociology | 2 | This course provides the students with a basic understanding of the role of social processes, social institutions, and social interactions in their lives and integrates the knowledge drawn from their own degree backgrounds. Industrial sociology concerns the production of goods and services in society and the nature of the social relations involved in this production process. |
| 0723-LE 3111 | Footwear Manufacturing | 3 | Footwear Manufacturing is a core course for leather products engineers to manufacture footwear as a leather product. After completion of this course, students will be able to gather basic concepts of foot, last, and footwear as well as comprehensive theoretical knowledge to manufacture footwear with appropriate materials, proper size, and fit for different styles and requirements. |
| 0723-LE 3112 | Footwear Manufacturing Lab | 1.5 | This course is designed to provide practical knowledge to the students about the manufacturing of different types of footwear. After completion of the course, students will be able to learn the complete manufacturing process practically for various types of footwear. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 3201 | Eco-Friendly Leather Processing | 2 | The course is designed to develop knowledge on environmentally friendly leather processing. The purpose of this course is to provide students with exposure to environment friendly leather processing technologies. Students will be introduced to cleaner methods of pre-tanning, tanning and post tanning processing techniques. It will also cover knowledge about the modern eco-friendly developments based on the latest research developments. |
| 0723-LE 3202 | Eco-Friendly Leather Processing Lab | 1.5 | This course is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills of eco-friendly leather processing. Students will be able to apply cleaner methods of pre-tanning, tanning and post tanning processing techniques. This course will also cover practical knowledge about the modern eco-friendly developments based on the latest research developments. |
| 0723-LE 3203 | Testing of Leather and Allied Materials | 3 | This course is designed to provide the basic concepts of thumb tests and laboratory tests for upper, lining, garments and sole leather. This course emphasizes on the quality assessment of different physical characteristics of leather, footwear, and allied materials. It imparts a comprehensive knowledge on different physical testing methods related to crust and finished leather. It also covers the knowledge and skills to assess different properties for upper and lining, sole, insole leather, and other allied materials. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to attain thorough knowledge of quality control in leather production. |
| 0723-LE 3204 | Testing of Leather and Allied Materials Lab | 1.5 | This course is designed to provide the practical knowledge of thumb tests and laboratory tests for upper, lining, garments and sole leather. The course also demonstrates and conducts different tests to assess different properties (strength, comfort and aesthetic appeal) for upper and lining leather, sole, insole and other allied materials. Learners will be able to identify the suitable finished leather for footwear and leather products industry and will be competent to control quality of various leather. |
| 0723-LE 3205 | Dyeing and Finishing-II | 2 | This course is intended to acquaint students with comprehensive knowledge about different color systems, mechanisms of dyeing, and analysis of the rheological processes of coatings for leather finishing. This course is essential to comprehend the advanced dyeing practice used in the leather industry. At the end of the course, students will be able to solve different leather dyeing and finishing problems that may arise in real life. |
| 0723-LE 3206 | Dyeing and Finishing-II Lab | 1.5 | This course is outlined in a way to provide practical knowledge of both conventional and modern finishing methods and approaches that are used in the leather industry. This lab course will facilitate the students to acquaint with different types of methods, machinery, and materials involved in leather finishing. |
| 0723-LE 3207 | Supply Chain Management | 3 | This course is designed as a core course to deliver SCM related knowledge to the students. It comprises understanding the basic structure of the footwear industry’s supply chain, supply chain performance drivers, designing an agile supply chain network, demand forecasting, outsourcing decisions and lead time management. |
| 0417-HUM 3208 | Employability Skills-II | 1.5 | This course is designed to help students identify the knowledge and skills required for obtaining and keeping employment. Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to have employability skills that will allow them to do effective presentations, write properly, be career-oriented, and have the ability to work independently. |
| 0541-Math 3209 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental ideas and logic behind statistical reasoning. In addition, students will be guided through the process of developing an understanding of the subject's significance to the sectors in which they choose to further their education. |
| 0723-LE 3210 | Field Tour-III | 1 | This course will provide the students with a practical perspective of the concepts and theories that are taught to them. It will also introduce students with knowledge about modern technology, and machinery used in the leather industry. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 4101 | Tannery Wastewater Management | 3 | Mismanagement of different wastes especially wastewater produced by tanning processes has caused severe environmental problems and ultimately impaired human health, as a result processing and manufacturing of leather and leather goods are facing challenging phase of existence. The course is intended to describe different methods of existing and advanced tannery wastewater treatment facilities for meeting discharge standard and resource recovery from the effluent. |
| 0723-LE 4102 | Wastewater Treatment Lab | 1.5 | This course is designed to complement the theoretical course on tannery wastewater management. This course develops skills for treatability studies of wastewater using lab-scale models and explores the relationship between common environmental experiments and industrial wastewater treatment. It also enhances technical and instrumental skills in environmental analysis for research purposes. |
| 0723-LE 4104 | Computer Aided Design | 1.5 | The course will provide an overview of how computer-aided design and CAD software like Shoe master and Crispin can be applied to the traditional skills of pattern cutting, grading, fashion design and manufacturing. Student will learn to use various CAD/CAM software packages which include Shoe master and Crispin. The course also will help student how to use CAD software for designing and pattern making skills for footwear. |
| 0723-LE 4105 | Industrial Utility and Maintenance | 3 | The course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of industrial utilities and issues with functionality caused by deposition, corrosion, and biofouling. This course will provide students with knowledge of the maintenance of various machinery of leather and footwear industries, total productive maintenance, and also laboratory safety and maintenance. |
| 0723-LE 4106 | Industrial Utility and Maintenance Lab | 1.5 | This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of industrial utilities and maintenance of machinery used in leather and footwear industries. Students will become competent in comfortable working condition, material handling, understanding operating procedures of various machinery and their upkeep as well. |
| 0417-HUM 4107 | Cost and Management Accounting | 3 | This course provides knowledge of cost behavior and terminology, cost elements, accounting system, and costing techniques. The course emphasizes on analysis of cost behavior, evaluation performance and business economics. At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of the areas of cost ascertainment, cost control and cost management in a complicated manufacturing environment of leather industry. |
| 0723-LE 4109 | Total Quality Management | 3 | This course emphasizes the TQM framework, barriers, and benefits resulting in beneficial effects on organizational development in the competitive business. After completion of the course, students will learn about strategic lead time management and quality systems and be able to lead a team, production line, and a business organization. |
| 0723-LE 4110 | Quality Management Lab | 1.5 | This course provides practical, focused education on requirements for quality management systems and how to prepare for lab inspections. In this course students will learn practically how to prepare different quality management activities like preparation of spec sheet, BOM sheet, MRP sheet etc. By ending of this course each student will be able to assure the proper quality of different leather and footwear products. |
| 0723-LE 4111 | Leather Processing Chemicals | 2 | This course explores the chemistry, manufacture and application of leather chemicals, including beamhouse chemicals, tanning agents, syntans, fat liquors, binders, dyes, pigments, and topcoats. Students gain the knowledge and skills to make decisions, contributing to the production of high-quality and environmentally friendly leather chemicals for the sustainability. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LE 4201 | Solid Waste Management | 3 | Solid waste management is the core of the industrial ecology and circular economy in the present world. It is also an emergent element for environmental protection. This course focuses on the modern practice of collecting, transporting, processing, and disposing of tannery solid waste. |
| 0723-LE 4202 | Waste Management Lab | 1.5 | This course offers in-depth knowledge of physical and chemical properties of leather industry solid waste. Topics include waste analysis, dechroming, glue/gelatin preparation, comparative IR analysis of leather waste, sulfide/calcium determination in fleshing waste, and fat extraction from tannery solid waste. Aims to equip students for sustainable utilization of leather industry waste. |
| 0723-LE 4203 | Production Planning and Quality Control | 3 | The course emphasizes production systems, facility location, and efficient production layout. This course will pronounce how to conduct an analysis of demand forecasting for production, and inventory management. Moreover, students will learn in detail knowledge of work and method study and its application in leather/footwear production. |
| 0723-LE 4205 | Green Manufacturing of Leather | 2 | This course provides an overview of green manufacturing with a focus on the leather industry. Students will learn about the importance of sustainability in manufacturing, the principles of green manufacturing, and metrics for measuring environmental impact. The course also covers life cycle assessment, circular economy, green chemistry, and green manufacturing of non-leather materials. |
| 0723-LE 4206 | Capstone Project | 3 | The course is designed to encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop skills such as oral communication, research skills, teamwork, and goal setting. It teaches them to successfully complete the projects within financial and ethical boundaries and to be able to gain an insight of the latest trends and applications ongoing in the respective fields and to communicate with society and professionals both in verbal and written form in a successful manner. |
| 0723-LE 4208 | Comprehensive Viva | 2.5 | Comprehensive viva is designed to judge the student's overall academic performance in the studied courses. |
| 0723-LE 4210 | Internship | 3 | The internship course is designed to involve students to the real work environment in the industry. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the state-of-the-art production technologies, innovation, diversified materials and products. |