B. Sc. in Leather Technology
Five for regular and six for extension
Upon admission to the universities/Institutes of Technologies, students will join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering based on the placement by the universities/Institutes of Technologies and the students’ interest for the discipline after completing the freshman semester.
Students must take and pass all the required modules to satisfy the requirements for graduation. CGPA and MGPA at least 2.00 No “F”, “D” grades Other requirements might be set by specific University graduation requirements.
Program Details
Leather Technology is a branch of engineering which deals with the synthesis, production, and refining of leather so that it can be put into efficient use. It also deals with the synthesis of artificial leather and its efficient use to make commercial goods. It is comparatively a new branch which is gaining importance in the industrial sector. The demand for leather goods is on the rise and is expected to grow further. With more and more multinationals coming to India, this industry is poised to become a hi-tech industry. Leatherwear constitutes a variety of products ranging from footwear and accessories like belts, bags, purses, and caps to toys, upholstery, baggage, musical instruments, garment tags, gift items, etc. The largest sub-section of this industry is still footwear, despite growing competition from the materials like synthetics and fabric. The increasing use of leather products all over the world makes this sector popular and hence young people with the power of innovation and creativity like to take this as their career option.
Carrier Direction
The leather industry is set to boom with bright career opportunities in both technical and design areas. The Ethiopian corporate along with foreign multinationals in this industry have made it possible to look forward to exciting employment options. As a career option, one can take up either designing or may get into the technical side i.e production depending upon the interest and aptitude. On the designing side, the world over designers has started using leather in their designs and accessories.
On the other hand on the production side after getting the required qualification one can start working with leather manufacturing companies. On gaining the required experience, one can set up a leather manufacturing unit. The candidates after successful completion of the course can find excellent placements in the garment, leather, and jewelry industry as merchandising executives, fashion designers, illustrators, and fashion coordinators.
Courses
| Courses | Course ECTS | Cr/Hr. |
|---|---|---|
| Communicative English Skill | 5 | 3 |
| Basic Writing Skills | 5 | 3 |
| Civics and Ethics | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Logic | 5 | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics I | 7 | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics II | 7 | 4 |
| Engineering Mechanics I-Statics | 6 | 3 |
| Engineering Mechanics II-Dynamics | 6 | 3 |
| Introduction to Engineering Profession | 2 | 1 |
| Engineering Drawing | 6 | 3 |
| Introduction to Economics | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Computing | 5 | 3 |
| Engineering Thermodynamics | 4 | 2 |
| Applied Modern Physics | 5 | 3 |
| Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Materials and Technology | 5 | 3 |
| Applied Engineering Mathematics III | 7 | 4 |
| Computational Methods | 6 | 3 |
| Probability and Random Process | 5 | 3 |
| Fundamental of Electrical Engineering (Circuit) | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab I | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical Workshop Practice I | 3 | 1 |
| Applied Electronics I | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab II | 3 | 1 |
| Applied Electronics II | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab III | 3 | 1 |
| Signals and Systems Analysis | 6 | 4 |
| Network Analysis and Synthesis | 6 | 4 |
| Introduction to Electrical Machines | 6 | 3 |
| Machine Lab | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical Workshop Practice II | 4 | 2 |
| Digital Logic Design | 6 | 4 |
| Object Oriented Programming | 5 | 3 |
| Computer Architectures and Organization | 5 | 3 |
| Digital Signal Processing | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab V | 4 | 3 |
| Introduction to Instrumentation | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Communication Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Control Engineering | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Power systems | 5 | 3 |
| Microcomputer and Interfacing | 6 | 3 |
| Database Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Data Structures | 5 | 3 |
| Algorithm Analysis and Design | 4 | 3 |
| Software Engineering | 5 | 3 |
| Operating systems | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Compilers | 5 | 3 |
| Data Communication and Computer Networks | 5 | 3 |
| Computer and Network Security | 5 | 3 |
| VLSI Design | 5 | 3 |
| Embedded Systems | 6 | 3 |
| Introduction to Robotics | 5 | 3 |
| Modern Control Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Machines | 5 | 3 |
| Power Electronics | 5 | 3 |
| Electric Drives | 5 | 3 |
| Power Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Power System Protection and Control | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Installation | 5 | 3 |
| Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification | 5 | 3 |
| Hydropower Engineering | 5 | 3 |
| Power System Planning and Operation | 5 | 3 |
| Computer Application in Power Systems | 3 | 2 |
| Microelectronic Devices and Circuits | 5 | 3 |
| Communication System | 5 | 3 |
| Data Communication and Computer Networks | 5 | 3 |
| Telecommunication Networks | 5 | 3 |
| Wireless and Mobile Networks | 5 | 3 |
| Switching and Intelligent Networks | 5 | 3 |
| EM Waves and Guide Structures | 5 | 3 |
| Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation | 5 | 3 |
| Microwave Devices and Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Optics and Optical Communication | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Installation | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical Machines | 5 | 3 |
| Power Electronics | 5 | 3 |
| Electric Drives | 5 | 3 |
| Modern Control systems | 5 | 3 |
| Digital Control Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 5 | 3 |
| Embedded Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Introduction to Robotics | 6 | 3 |
| Industrial Process Control and Automation | 5 | 3 |
| Principles of Electronics Design | 5 | 3 |
| Analog System Design | 5 | 3 |
| Digital System Design | 5 | 3 |
| VLSI Design | 5 | 3 |
| Microelectronic Devices and Circuits | 5 | 3 |
| High Frequency Electronic Devices and Systems | 5 | 3 |
| Power Electronics Technology andApplications | 5 | 3 |
| Optoelectronics | 5 | 3 |
| Modern Trends in Electronics Engineering | 5 | 3 |
| Research Methods and Presentation | 3 | 1 |
| Semester Project | 4 | 2 |
| Industry Internship | 30 | 15 |
| Entrepreneurship | 4 | 2 |
| Industrial Management and Engineering Economy | 5 | 3 |
| B.Sc. Thesis | 12 | 6 |