The academic content and curriculum of the Leather Technology associate degree program aims to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills required in leather production and processing processes. Throughout the program, students are taught basic subjects such as leather chemistry, leather processing techniques, tanning processes, design and production of leather products. The curriculum consists of both theoretical lectures and practical applications, so that students have the chance to apply what they have learned.
Firstly, the leather chemistry course provides information about the chemical structure of leather material, how leather is processed by various chemical processes and the effects of these processes on the properties of leather. Students learn the properties and functions of various chemicals used during leather processing. This course provides a basic background for students to understand the processes of leather processing.
The leather processing techniques course teaches the process of processing raw leather to make it usable. Tanning is an important step that increases the durability and flexibility of leather. In this course, different tanning methods (such as chrome tanning, vegetable tanning) and their applications are examined in detail. In addition, the processes of dyeing, finishing and finalization of leather are also included in the scope of this course.
The Design and Production of Leather Products course teaches students how leather products are designed and produced. This course covers the design principles, pattern making techniques, sewing methods and production processes of various leather products such as shoes, bags and belts. Students will also learn about the machinery and equipment used in the production of these products. Techniques to improve the efficiency and quality of the production process are also part of this course.
In the quality control course, the quality standards of leather products and the testing and control methods used to ensure these standards are taught. Students learn how to evaluate various quality parameters of leather and leather products and how to carry out quality control processes. This course plays an important role to ensure the continuity of product quality.
The curriculum also includes elective courses that provide students with information about innovations and modern technologies in the industry. These courses provide students with the opportunity to follow the latest developments in leather processing technologies. Students have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice through laboratory work and workshop applications. Thus, when they graduate, they enter the business life as qualified staff with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.