Institute is committed to providing students with the very best education and training opportunities to enable them utilizing their potentials towards the ambitions through B.Sc. in Leather Products 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 Products 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 high level of professional activities.
70 courses · 160 credit hours across 8 terms
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LPE 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 and leather products manufacturing. |
| 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 products and allied 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-LPE 1116 | Field Tour-I | 1 | Industrial visits serve as an excellent platform to learn for students pursuing B.Sc. in Leather Products 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-LPE 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-LPE 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. |
| 0723-LPE 1203 | Leather Products Manufacturing-I | 3 | Leather products manufacturing-I is a foundational course that explores a proper concept on history and base of leather products, pattern concept, cutting operations, splitting, skiving operation with different joining techniques to enhance the boundary of knowledge and skills in product manufacturing. The course also concludes the implementation of theoretical knowledge on manufacturing a small leather product-money bag from designing to the finishing operation. |
| 0723-LPE 1204 | Leather Products Manufacturing-I Lab | 1.5 | Leather Products Manufacturing-I Lab is a practical course that is designed to develop graduate’s essential knowledge on leather products manufacturing. The course imparts knowledge on different tools and tooling techniques, cutting and sewing practice, pattern Page 42 of 167 making, edge treatment, joining techniques by which one can correlate with theoretical concepts thus resulting in exploring ideas and thoughts on manufacturing process. This course will lay out the manufacturing of different leather products from designing and pattern development stage to the final assembling with wastage calculation and consumption. |
| 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-LPE 2101 | Leather Processing-II | 3 | This course provides an introduction to the tanning and post-tanning processes in leather manufacturing. By the end of the course, students will gain knowledge of the theory behind tanning processes and their practical applications in the leather manufacturing industry. |
| 0723-LPE 2102 | Leather Processing-II Lab | 1.5 | The course is designed to enhance the skills of students in the field of leather manufacturing. This course aims to equip students effectively applying practical methodologies, tools, and techniques in developing different types of leather. |
| 0723-LPE 2103 | Leather and Non-Leather Products Design | 3 | Leather products design and drafting course is designed to provide basic knowledge on product design and pattern development. This program will introduce students to the designing process of various leather products. It will prepare students for work in high level designing courses and help to make innovative products. This program includes the terms such as art and design, free hand drawing, design and techniques for leather products, design analysis, concepts of pattern, pattern grading, modifications, enlargement etc. |
| 0723-LPE 2104 | Products Design and Pattern Making-I Lab | 1.5 | Leather Products Design and Pattern Making-Ⅰ Lab is a hand on course that basically involves the expression of individual’s ideas and thoughts through designing the process that can result in significant product manufacturing. This initiates the thoughts of creativity by expressing through the development of theme board, story board etc. Once equipped with this, one can easily get expertise on making any kind of patterns and create own designed product. |
| 0723-LPE 2105 | Leather Products Manufacturing-II | 3 | It is a fundamental course of the department which provides insight on the utilization of finished leather for manufacturing different types of small leather goods. Furthermore, the course provides overview about the manual and automated machines used in the leather goods industry, needle and thread system, reinforcement materials and the edge treatment methods associated with manufacturing leather goods. |
| 0723-LPE 2106 | Leather Products Manufacturing-II Lab | 1.5 | This course is one of the basic courses of Leather Products Engineering which is designed to give emphasis on developing thorough understanding of various decoration techniques involved in leather products manufacturing. Alongside, the course is intended to develop knowledge and skill about pattern making, use of different lining and reinforcement materials and different leather goods manufacturing. |
| 0713-EEE 2107 | Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | This course offers a thorough review of electric circuit analysis which is the most fundamental area 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 2108 | 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 how a theory can be applied 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 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-LPE 2201 | Leather Products Manufacturing-III | 3 | Leather Products Manufacturing-III is a core course in leather products engineering which focuses on designing, different techniques and aesthetics of leather products manufacturing. This course provides information about the health and safety practices to be adapted in the leather products industries. |
| 0723-LPE 2202 | Leather Products Manufacturing-III Lab | 1.5 | Leather Products Manufacturing-III Lab is a practical course in leather products engineering focusing on the designing and fabrication of different types of bags. Furthermore, in this course students will gather knowledge about selecting the appropriate material, developing the products through making patterns as well as constructing the leather goods through different bench operations. |
| 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 products 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-LPE 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-LPE 3101 | Leather Garments Manufacturing | 3 | Leather garments manufacturing course will provide students with knowledge on history of clothing, various types of leather apparel (skirt, waist coat, jacket, trousers etc.), hand gloves, different parts of garments (pockets, sleeves, collar, darts and pleats), body measurements, block pattern, and care and maintenance of leather garments. This course will help student to develop theoretical understanding about leather garments to apply in practical work of garments manufacturing. |
| 0723-LPE 3102 | Leather Garments Manufacturing Lab | 1.5 | Leather garments manufacturing lab is a practical course that will impart knowledge on construction techniques of different types of leather apparel including skirt, waist coat, jacket, trousers and also introduce the manufacturing process of different parts of leather garments such as pockets, sleeves, collar, darts, pleats and hand gloves. This course is essential for gaining skills in garments manufacturing that will help students in their professional activities. |
| 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-LPE 3105 | Environmental Science and Engineering | 2 | 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. |
| 0541-Math 3111 | Probability and Static | 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-LPE 3112 | Product Design and Pattern Making-II Lab | 1.5 | Leather products design and drafting lab is a practical course that will impart education on designing and pattern making for various leather products. It provides students with the opportunity to design a new leather product and develop patterns for leather goods and garments. This course imparts practical knowledge on pattern grading, size modifications for garments. Students will also learn the techniques of preparing theme board, style board, story board, color board etc. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LPE 3201 | Non-Leather Materials Synthesis | 3 | This course is designed to understand the manufacturing processes, properties, applications and environmental concerns of different non-leather materials which are Page 114 of 167 inevitable to produce leather goods. The course also introduces various modifications of different polymeric materials, polymer processing techniques together with associated technologies. |
| 0723-LPE 3202 | Non-Leather Materials Synthesis Lab | 1.5 | This practical course is based on the theoretical knowledge of the theoretical course entitled Non-Leather Materials Synthesis. The course is designed to provide practical knowledge while working in a non- leather materials laboratory. This course also enhances the skills to perform both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of non-leather goods made of synthetic polymers. |
| 0723-LPE 3203 | Testing of Leather Products and Allied Materials | 3 | This course emphasizes on the quality assessment of different physical characteristics of leather, leather products, and allied materials. It imparts a comprehensive knowledge on different physical testing methods related to leather products manufacturing. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to attain thorough knowledge of quality control in leather products production. |
| 0723-LPE 3204 | Testing of Leather Products and Allied Materials Lab | 1.5 | Testing of Leather Products and Allied Materials Lab is a practical course in leather products engineering. This course focuses on the various practical aspects of physical testing of leather, leather products and allied materials. The course comprehends different tests for money bag, wallet, file folder, office bag, ladies’ bag, luggage, brief case, leather jacket, trouser, skirt. Learners will be able to identify the suitable raw materials for the leather products industry and will be competent to control quality of leather products. |
| 0723-LPE 3205 | 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-LPE 3206 | 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. |
| 0723-LPE 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. |
| 0723-LPE 3209 | Leather and Non-Leather Products Merchandising | 2 | This course will deliver the most important knowledge about the key roles of merchandisers and merchandising process involved in the leather products industry through which the students will be able to prepare themselves for being a good merchandiser. This course will disseminate knowledge about merchandise planning, prototype preparation, costing and negotiation with buyers, order confirmation process, shipment management and visual merchandising. |
| 0723-LPE 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 products industry. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LPE 4101 | Non-Leather Products Manufacturing | 3 | Non-Leather Products Manufacturing course is designed to understand the mechanism, properties, versatile applications and environmental concerns of various inevitable non-leather materials like textile materials, coated fabrics, denim fabrics, lining materials etc. The course will deal with the concept of faux leather/vegan leather/artificial leather with its increasing demands, future developments and emerging trends and technologies exploring new dimensions of products manufacturing. |
| 0723-LPE 4102 | Non-Leather Products Manufacturing Lab | 1.5 | Non-Leather Products Manufacturing Lab is a hands-on course that is designed to integrate non-leather materials with leather creating versatility for new products development. This course will deal with value-added product manufacturing through the creative use of non-leather materials. By placing certain relationships between leather and non-leather in a innovative environment, one can easily explore and manufacture product like wallet, ladies’ bag, purse, file folder and decorative items etc. |
| 0723-LPE 4104 | Computer Aided Design | 1.5 | Computer Aided Design for leather products course imparts practical knowledge of designing various types of leather products (small, medium, heavy leather goods and leather garments) with computer aided design (CAD) software. It provides students with pattern grading and pattern making knowledge using CAD software, digitizer and plotters. |
| 0723-LPE 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 leather products industries, total productive maintenance, and also laboratory safety and maintenance. |
| 0723-LPE 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 leather products 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 products industry. |
| 0723-LPE 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 Page 148 of 167 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-LPE 4110 | Quality Management Lab | 1.5 | This course provides practical based education on quality management systems and preparation of industrial inspection. In this course students will learn quality management activities like preparation of spec sheet, BOM sheet, MRP sheet etc. By ending of this course students will be able to manage the industrial activities effectively. |
| 0723-LPE 4111 | Industrial Project Management | 3 | The course has been designed to improve the understanding of the students about the modern project management of the leather products manufacturing industry. The course deals about the basic concept of modern project management, managing project risk, project appraisal, scheduling resources and costs, resource allocation, project Crashing and managing project teams. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0723-LPE 4201 | Wastewater and Solid Waste Management | 3 | Wastewater and Solid Waste management is intended to disseminate knowledge on different methods of existing and advanced effluent treatments and footwear industry solid waste management. The course provides up-to-date knowledge on the integrated waste management of leather products industries. |
| 0723-LPE 4202 | Waste Management Lab | 1.5 | The course is designed to develop the skills to measure the basic environmental parameters related to wastewater and solid waste management. It provides the comprehensive practical knowledge to design and develop modern waste management approaches. |
| 0723-LPE 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 products production. |
| 0723-LPE 4204 | 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-LPE 4206 | Comprehensive Viva | 2.5 | Comprehensive viva is designed to judge the student's overall academic performance in the studied courses. |
| 0723-LPE 4208 | 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. |