Coláiste Muire Senior Cycle Programmes 26 March 2015 26 March 2015

Coláiste MuireColáiste Muire

Senior Cycle ProgrammesSenior Cycle Programmes

26 March 201526 March 2015

Senior Cycle ProgrammesSenior Cycle Programmes

Transition YearTransition Year

Leaving CertificateLeaving Certificate

Leaving Certificate Vocational (LCVP)Leaving Certificate Vocational (LCVP)

Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)

Transition YearTransition Year

• One year programme for students who have One year programme for students who have completed Junior Cert.completed Junior Cert.

• It provides a bridge to enable students to make the It provides a bridge to enable students to make the transition from the more dependent type of learning transition from the more dependent type of learning associated with the Junior Cert to the more associated with the Junior Cert to the more independent learning environment associated with independent learning environment associated with the Senior Cycle.the Senior Cycle.

• It encourages personal and social development and It encourages personal and social development and recognises the need for students to grow in recognises the need for students to grow in independence.independence.

• Writing skillsWriting skills• Research skillsResearch skills• Presentation Presentation

skillsskills• Study skillsStudy skills

• MaturityMaturity• ConfidenceConfidence• Independent Independent

thinkingthinking• TeamworkTeamwork

CurriculumCurriculum

Irish (4)Irish (4)English (4)English (4)Maths (4)Maths (4)French / German (4)French / German (4)Information Technology Information Technology (3)(3)Biol / Chem / Phy / Ag S Biol / Chem / Phy / Ag S (5)(5)Business Studies (3)Business Studies (3)

Heritage Studies (4)Heritage Studies (4)Drama / Music (2)Drama / Music (2)Art / H.E. / Tech / H.E (4)Art / H.E. / Tech / H.E (4)Japanese (2)Japanese (2)Religion (2)Religion (2)Careers (1)Careers (1)Chinese (1)Chinese (1)

Modules / Additional Modules / Additional ActivitiesActivities

Visit to National Ploughing ChampionshipsVisit to National Ploughing Championships Bord Bia Cookery DemonstrationBord Bia Cookery Demonstration Driving TuitionDriving Tuition Cardiac First Responders CourseCardiac First Responders Course Outdoor Pursuits – HorizonOutdoor Pursuits – Horizon Law Education for SchoolsLaw Education for Schools Mock Trial CompetitionMock Trial Competition Visit to the CCJ, Kilmainham Gaol, Irish Aid Centre,Visit to the CCJ, Kilmainham Gaol, Irish Aid Centre, Lyric FM Educational Outreach ProgrammeLyric FM Educational Outreach Programme 33rdrd Level Open Days – NUIG / UCC / UCD / TCD Level Open Days – NUIG / UCC / UCD / TCD SongschoolSongschool YSIYSI Industry Visit - Roche, LM EricssonIndustry Visit - Roche, LM Ericsson School BankSchool Bank BOI Bond Trader ChallengeBOI Bond Trader Challenge

Modules /Additional ActivitiesModules /Additional Activities

Arts Taster Programme - NUIGArts Taster Programme - NUIG Geographic Investigation – Burren Ed CentreGeographic Investigation – Burren Ed Centre Outreach English Outreach English Activities as part Science Week, Engineers WeekActivities as part Science Week, Engineers Week On Being an Archaeologist for a DayOn Being an Archaeologist for a Day Mini CompanyMini Company Community Work (1 week)Community Work (1 week)• Work Placement (1 week) Work Placement (1 week) • Pathology Dept – MWRH LimerickPathology Dept – MWRH Limerick• Radiography Dept – MWRH LimerickRadiography Dept – MWRH Limerick• Tyndall Lecture (Physics) - UL Tyndall Lecture (Physics) - UL • Prep-for-Med Programme UCCPrep-for-Med Programme UCC• TYPE Nanoscience Day TCDTYPE Nanoscience Day TCD• Easter Camp to ChinaEaster Camp to China

SelectionSelection• Interview (attendance, punctuality, record of participation)Interview (attendance, punctuality, record of participation)• Contract of learningContract of learning

Importance ofImportance of• Volunteering / Participating / Positive AttitudeVolunteering / Participating / Positive Attitude

AssessmentAssessment• Inspection of JournalsInspection of Journals• Class tests / Project work/ PresentationClass tests / Project work/ Presentation• Folder term 1Folder term 1• Portfolio assessment in MayPortfolio assessment in May

CertificationCertification• Pass / Merit / DistinctionPass / Merit / Distinction

CommunicationCommunication• Info Meeting / Reports / PT Meeting / Awards NightInfo Meeting / Reports / PT Meeting / Awards Night

TY FeesTY Fees

€€250 Outdoor Education250 Outdoor Education

€€250 TY Fee250 TY Fee

TYTY 2011/12 (35) Placements2011/12 (35) Placements

600 EQ Medicine, UCC 600 EQ Medicine, UCC 585 MOS Medicine, UCC585 MOS Medicine, UCC550 AS Working for year550 AS Working for year550 OW International Law, UCC550 OW International Law, UCC545 DC European Studies, TCD545 DC European Studies, TCD545 A M TSM ,TCD (Econ & Geog)545 A M TSM ,TCD (Econ & Geog)540 SL Biotechnology, NUIG540 SL Biotechnology, NUIG530 SC Speech & Language Therapy, UCC530 SC Speech & Language Therapy, UCC505 CR Primary Teaching, Mary I505 CR Primary Teaching, Mary I500500 JH Nutritional Science, UCCJH Nutritional Science, UCC485 EV Sports Studies & PE, UCC485 EV Sports Studies & PE, UCC485 CF Commerce & French, NUIG485 CF Commerce & French, NUIG485 LR Commerce & German, UCC 485 LR Commerce & German, UCC 480 CF Arts, UCC480 CF Arts, UCC470 LK Nursing, NUIG470 LK Nursing, NUIG470 SOR Commerce, UCC 470 SOR Commerce, UCC 470 SR Arts with Journalism, NUIG470 SR Arts with Journalism, NUIG465 RC Biological, Earth & Environmental Studies, 465 RC Biological, Earth & Environmental Studies,

UCC UCC 455455 OB Social Science, UCCOB Social Science, UCC450 CMcK Financial Maths, UL450 CMcK Financial Maths, UL420 AS Arts, UCC420 AS Arts, UCC

420 AW Food Science & Health, UL420 AW Food Science & Health, UL415 AOB Arts, NUIG415 AOB Arts, NUIG405 EM Business Information Systems, UCC405 EM Business Information Systems, UCC405 SC Acc & Finance, LIT405 SC Acc & Finance, LIT390 JMcC Arts, NUIG390 JMcC Arts, NUIG380 NK Arts, NUIG380 NK Arts, NUIG350 VK Arts, NUIG350 VK Arts, NUIG320 EC Arts, UCC320 EC Arts, UCC315 COG Voice & Dance, UL315 COG Voice & Dance, UL300 LOD Physiology & Science, Tralee IT300 LOD Physiology & Science, Tralee IT285 GC Childhood & Adoles Care & Practice, 285 GC Childhood & Adoles Care & Practice, ICHAS ICHAS 275 RK Music Performance , CSN 275 RK Music Performance , CSN 245 SM Engineering, GMIT245 SM Engineering, GMIT165 SOC PLC – Early Childhood Care & Ed, 165 SOC PLC – Early Childhood Care & Ed, ECCECC

Leaving CertificateLeaving Certificate

The Leaving Certificate is a two year programme. The Leaving Certificate is a two year programme.

Students study seven subjects for their Leaving Cert. Students study seven subjects for their Leaving Cert. Examination. Examination.

Subjects can be taken at ordinary or higher level.Subjects can be taken at ordinary or higher level.

7 Exam Subjects7 Exam Subjects Core Subjects (4)Core Subjects (4)Irish, English, Maths, French or GermanIrish, English, Maths, French or German

Optional Subjects (3)Optional Subjects (3)1. Biology / Accounting / Technology / History / Home Economics1. Biology / Accounting / Technology / History / Home Economics2. Physics / Biology / Business / Geog / Music / Japanese2. Physics / Biology / Business / Geog / Music / Japanese3. Chemistry / Economics / Art / R.E. / Ag Science / History3. Chemistry / Economics / Art / R.E. / Ag Science / History

Please select 1 optional subject from each group.Please select 1 optional subject from each group.1. ______________________ 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________2. ______________________3. ______________________3. ______________________

Completed forms to be returned by Friday 17Completed forms to be returned by Friday 17thth April 2015 April 2015

Subject ChoiceSubject Choice

SubjectsSubjects

Essential subjects?Essential subjects?that you are interested in and prepared to work that you are interested in and prepared to work at..at..that suit your strengths and talents…that suit your strengths and talents…Particular combinations…Particular combinations…Manner in which subject is assessed…Manner in which subject is assessed…

Useful Websites

www.careersportal.ie

www.qualifax.ie

www.colaistemuire.ie

www.examinations.ie

Subject Requirements!Subject Requirements!

AA Science subjectScience subject required required for entry to all medical, for entry to all medical, paramedical, nursing, science paramedical, nursing, science and engineering degrees.and engineering degrees.

Two SciencesTwo Sciences are required in are required in

TCDTCD-Med, Dent, Pharmacy,-Med, Dent, Pharmacy,Genetics, Physiotherapy, Genetics, Physiotherapy, Science…Science… UCCUCC-Med, Dent, Pharmacy.-Med, Dent, Pharmacy.

UCASUCAS

Chemistry (C3H) Chemistry (C3H) essentialessential

Human Nutrition DITHuman Nutrition DIT Public Health & Nutrition Public Health & Nutrition DITDIT Dentistry UCCDentistry UCC Medicine UCCMedicine UCC Veterinary UCDVeterinary UCD Pharmacy UCC & TCDPharmacy UCC & TCD

• Physics and Chemistry are more numerate Physics and Chemistry are more numerate sciences. In other words there are a lot more sciences. In other words there are a lot more calculations, formulae and equations to be calculations, formulae and equations to be worked on. So ability in maths and a facility worked on. So ability in maths and a facility with numbers would be needed for these two.with numbers would be needed for these two.

• Biology is more descriptive and involves a lot Biology is more descriptive and involves a lot of learning of names and terms and parts.of learning of names and terms and parts.

BiologyBiology

Biology is the science of life and living things. It forms a Biology is the science of life and living things. It forms a knowledge base for careers ranging from Oceanography knowledge base for careers ranging from Oceanography and Ecology to Medicine and Biotechnology. and Ecology to Medicine and Biotechnology.

Students explore the world of living things from micro-Students explore the world of living things from micro-organisms to humans.organisms to humans.

Uses practical activity and investigation to develop skills Uses practical activity and investigation to develop skills and knowledge. Topics such as DNA profiling / genetic and knowledge. Topics such as DNA profiling / genetic screening, physiology and biotechnologyscreening, physiology and biotechnology

22 mandatory experiments, 3 examined (2)22 mandatory experiments, 3 examined (2)Ecology field trip 5Ecology field trip 5thth yr (Portfolio) yr (Portfolio)

Essential for:Essential for:•Genetics UCC HC3Genetics UCC HC3•Human Health & DiseaseHuman Health & Disease TCD HC3TCD HC3

Recommended forRecommended for•NursingNursing•Int. General & Child. NurInt. General & Child. Nur•MidwiferyMidwifery•Medical & ParamedicalMedical & Paramedical•PsychologyPsychology

• Marine ScienceMarine Science• Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science• BiotechnologyBiotechnology• Biomedical ScienceBiomedical Science• Food ScienceFood Science• CateringCatering• Beauty TherapyBeauty Therapy• HorticultureHorticulture• AgricultureAgriculture

ChemistryChemistry

“… “….Chemistry deals with the composition of .Chemistry deals with the composition of matter, the laws of Chemical change and the matter, the laws of Chemical change and the relationship between the properties and relationship between the properties and composition of substances.composition of substances.

In other words it involves everything we use, In other words it involves everything we use, wear, consume including medicines, plastic, wear, consume including medicines, plastic, preservatives etc.”preservatives etc.”

Students have to learn the chemical Students have to learn the chemical components of 28 mandatory experiments. 2 components of 28 mandatory experiments. 2 questions on practical work must be answered questions on practical work must be answered on L.Cert paper.on L.Cert paper.

Essential for:Essential for: C3(H)C3(H)• Human Nutrition-DITHuman Nutrition-DIT• Public Health & Nutrition- Public Health & Nutrition-

DIT DIT • Dent/Med/ Pharm –UCCDent/Med/ Pharm –UCC• Pharm - TCD Pharm - TCD • Veterinary-UCD Veterinary-UCD

Useful for:Useful for:• Food ScienceFood Science• Nutritional ScienceNutritional Science• Forensic ScienceForensic Science• Pharmaceutical & Pharmaceutical &

Industrial ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry• Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering• Nursing Nursing • PharmacyPharmacy• Medical and ParamedicalMedical and Paramedical• Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science• All Science coursesAll Science courses• U.C.A.SU.C.A.S

PhysicsPhysics

• “…“….Physics deals with the laws and forces .Physics deals with the laws and forces governing natural phenomena which include governing natural phenomena which include heat, light, electricity and magnetism. It uses heat, light, electricity and magnetism. It uses maths and equations to describe and predict maths and equations to describe and predict events and phenomena. It is of key importance events and phenomena. It is of key importance in technology, engineering and paramedical in technology, engineering and paramedical careers e.g.: Radiography/ Physiotherapy.”careers e.g.: Radiography/ Physiotherapy.”

• 24 core mandatory experiments of which 4 are 24 core mandatory experiments of which 4 are offered on L. Cert paper. offered on L. Cert paper.

Essential for:Essential for:•Theoretical Physics Theoretical Physics TCD (H)B3TCD (H)B3

Recommended for:Recommended for:• Electronic EngineeringElectronic Engineering• Radiography esp. UCDRadiography esp. UCD• PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapy• OpticsOptics• PilotPilot• ArchitectureArchitecture• UCASUCAS

Agricultural ScienceAgricultural Science

……science and technology underlying the principles and practices science and technology underlying the principles and practices of agriculture.of agriculture.

AspectsAspects• SoilsSoils• The general structure & function of plantsThe general structure & function of plants• Farm Crops – cereal and root / grasslandFarm Crops – cereal and root / grassland• Trees and shelterTrees and shelter• Structure & function of the animal bodyStructure & function of the animal body• The cow, sheep, horse & pigThe cow, sheep, horse & pigExam StructureExam Structure

Written ExamWritten ExamAn assessment of the work of candidate during the courseAn assessment of the work of candidate during the course

Practical Assessment (25%)Practical Assessment (25%)

• Identification of plant & animal types associated Identification of plant & animal types associated with agriculturewith agriculture

• Practical experience with crops , livestock, house Practical experience with crops , livestock, house & farmyard layouts.& farmyard layouts.

• Investigations carried out relating to ecology, soil Investigations carried out relating to ecology, soil science, animal physiology, genetics & science, animal physiology, genetics & microbiology.microbiology.

…….students are interviewed by an External Examiner.students are interviewed by an External Examiner

Accepted as a Science subject for most science, medical, Accepted as a Science subject for most science, medical, healthcare and nursing courseshealthcare and nursing courses

exceptexcept• UCC- for Dentistry, Medicine & PharmacyUCC- for Dentistry, Medicine & Pharmacy• RCSI – for Physiotherapy & PharmacyRCSI – for Physiotherapy & Pharmacy• TCD – Radiation Th, HHD, Human Gen, Nanoscience, Chem & Mol TCD – Radiation Th, HHD, Human Gen, Nanoscience, Chem & Mol

MM

UsefulUseful• Agricultural Science Agricultural Science • Animal Science Animal Science • Dairy BusinessDairy Business• Agri- Environmental SciencesAgri- Environmental Sciences• Veterinary Medicine / NursingVeterinary Medicine / Nursing• Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf MgtHorticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Mgt

AccountingAccounting

• Concerned with the preparation, recording, Concerned with the preparation, recording, extraction, presentation & analysis of extraction, presentation & analysis of financial info for the purpose of making financial info for the purpose of making economic decisions.economic decisions.

• Course also involves a Management Course also involves a Management Accounting section where the student will Accounting section where the student will learn how to analyse business costs and how learn how to analyse business costs and how to prepare budgets.to prepare budgets.

Highly recommended Highly recommended for: for:

•Accountancy coursesAccountancy courses•BankingBanking•Clerical workClerical work

Essential for:Essential for:•Commerce (Accounting) Commerce (Accounting) NUIG …C1(H)NUIG …C1(H)

Useful forUseful for• Hotel ManagementHotel Management• MarketingMarketing• Taxation ConsultancyTaxation Consultancy• Computer / Business Computer / Business

studiesstudies• InsuranceInsurance• Corporate LawCorporate Law• ReceptionReception• AuctioneeringAuctioneering• AdvertisingAdvertising• JournalismJournalism

EconomicsEconomics

…….is the study of how people manage limited resources such as .is the study of how people manage limited resources such as money to meet their goals.money to meet their goals.

MicroeconomicsMicroeconomicsHow people decide what they will / not buy.How people decide what they will / not buy.How firms / businesses will try to take advantage of consumers How firms / businesses will try to take advantage of consumers habits to maximise profits.habits to maximise profits.How multiple businesses in a market will price their goods based How multiple businesses in a market will price their goods based on their competitors and costs.on their competitors and costs.

MacroeconomicsMacroeconomicsHow the government handles the economy as a whole / policies.How the government handles the economy as a whole / policies.Stable economic growth / Minimising national debtStable economic growth / Minimising national debtEncouraging employment / Fiscal policy/International Trade/Encouraging employment / Fiscal policy/International Trade/BankingBanking

Useful for:Useful for:• BankingBanking• Finance degreeFinance degree• Financial Maths & EconFinancial Maths & Econ• LawLaw• Social ScienceSocial Science• Hotel ManagementHotel Management• JournalismJournalism• MarketingMarketing• Accountancy/Business/ Accountancy/Business/

CommerceCommerce• ArchitectureArchitecture• Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science

Often offered in third level:Often offered in third level:• PoliticsPolitics• SociologySociology• Modern LanguagesModern Languages• European StudiesEuropean Studies• HistoryHistory

BusinessBusiness

Looks atLooks at

• People in BusinessPeople in Business

• Setting up a business and developing a new product or Setting up a business and developing a new product or serviceservice

• Skills & activities necessary for good management Skills & activities necessary for good management practicepractice

• Impact of technology, foreign trade, global firms & Impact of technology, foreign trade, global firms & competition, business structures & the national economycompetition, business structures & the national economy

Useful for:Useful for:• BankingBanking• IndustryIndustry• MarketingMarketing• MerchandisingMerchandising• InsuranceInsurance• TaxationTaxation• Hotel ManagementHotel Management• ReceptionReception• Business StudiesBusiness Studies• Secretarial / Clerical workSecretarial / Clerical work

Technology

A wide range of new Technologies are now part of everyday life.

Technology gives students a basic understanding of the principles of design, manufacture, and project management.

Students studying Technology-

Design and manufacture projects using ICT & a wide variety of materials, components and equipment – including computer controlled machines.

Become familiar with Technological developments in areas such as ICT, mobile communications, digital media, etc.

Structure of Technology Course

Core (Study all)

•Design

•Materials

•ICT

•Structures & Mechanisms

•Electronics

•Graphics

•Project Management

Options (Pick 2)

•ICT

•Electronics

•Control Technology

•Materials

•Manufacturing Systems

Project + Folder

+ +

Assessment

Final ExamProject + Folder

50% 50%

Thematic brief for project is issued in October of Leaving Cert year.Folder and project executed in class from October until March.

Thematic Brief 2013 (HL)

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” (Oscar Wilde)

Fundraising is the process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions for worthwhile causes.......

Thematic Brief 2013 (contd.)

With a focus on modern materials, processes and technologies

Design and make an interactive device which facilitates the collection of donations for a charitable cause of your choice.

The device should stimulate interest in the identified cause and encourage the giving of donations..........

Your solution should include electro-mechanical movement in operation and should be well presented.

Thematic Brief 2013 (solutions presented by students)

FundraisingAnna has designed a coin box in the shape of a flower for the sunshine charity. When a coin is inserted the flower ‘grows’ and it plays the tune ‘you are my sunshine’.


FundraisingAshling picked Trocaire as her third world charity and depicted an image from a developing country in her coin donation box. When a coin is inserted into the well, the disc rotates displaying a message, the lights are activated and music is played.


FundraisingEilis has picked the ISPCA as her chosen charity. When money is inserted into the roof of the kennel, a cat comes out the door and music plays. The cat retreats again after a few seconds.


FundraisingAlanna designed a fundraising box in the shape of a sheep for the charity Gorta. When coins are inserted into the sheep the mouth moves and it ‘baa’s


FundraisingRianat designed a fundraising coin box for the Jack & Jill Foundation based on the Jack & Jill Nursery Rhyme. When a coin is inserted into the slot music plays and ‘Jack & Jill go up the hill’

Operation of Projects

The projects you have seen contain a PIC (Peripheral interface controller) and are programed using a computer. The programme is then downloaded to a chip contained in the project.

Subject requirement

Technology is now accepted in place of a science subject for entry to

•Engineering – NUIG, UCC, Maynooth•Some Science / Engineering – UL , D.I.T.

I have not studied Technology (J Cert) ?

Technologically minded

Creative – Prefer problem solving to rote learning

Always “fixing things”

Comfortable with numbers and formula

Graphcally inclined – Argos assembly instructions

Organised – time management of project

Possible Career Paths

Engineering

Product Designers

I.C.T, Graphic Design & Multimedia

Web Design

Education (Technology!)Planning & Environmental Management

Animation / games development

Home Economics S+SHome Economics S+S

CoreCore•Food StudiesFood Studies•Resource Mgt & Consumer Resource Mgt & Consumer Studies Studies

•Social StudiesSocial Studies

Elective (1)Elective (1)•Textiles, Fashion & DesignTextiles, Fashion & Design•Social StudiesSocial Studies•Home Design & MgtHome Design & Mgt

20% coursework journal 20% coursework journal submitted prior to examsubmitted prior to exam

Useful for:Useful for:• CateringCatering• Hotel ManagementHotel Management• Human Nutrition/DieteticsHuman Nutrition/Dietetics• Food ScienceFood Science• Food TechnologyFood Technology• Nutritional ScienceNutritional Science• Environmental HealthEnvironmental Health• Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy• Fashion DesignFashion Design• Social ScienceSocial Science• Social Studies/ChildcareSocial Studies/Childcare

A good Home Economics Student A good Home Economics Student displays….displays….

• An interest in cooking, balancing flavours and An interest in cooking, balancing flavours and tastes, and nutrition with value for money.tastes, and nutrition with value for money.

• An interest in clothes design, materials, styles and An interest in clothes design, materials, styles and even a desire or skill in making some.even a desire or skill in making some.

• A flair for design of houses, kitchens and other areas A flair for design of houses, kitchens and other areas to be functional and effective.to be functional and effective.

• An informed interest in current affairs, social issues An informed interest in current affairs, social issues and family life and a capacity to write on these and family life and a capacity to write on these supporting their views.supporting their views.

GeographyGeography

• ……study of people, their environment and the study of people, their environment and the interaction between the two. interaction between the two.

• Topics such as rocks, soils, oceans, population Topics such as rocks, soils, oceans, population movements, map reading and economic movements, map reading and economic activities.activities.

Geographical SkillsGeographical Skills• Info GatheringInfo Gathering: map reading, statistics, charts: map reading, statistics, charts• Presenting InfoPresenting Info: using diagrams, maps, writing: using diagrams, maps, writing• Evaluating InfoEvaluating Info: fact from opinion, informed : fact from opinion, informed

judgements, solutions to problems.judgements, solutions to problems.

Geographic Investigation ( 20 % ) …. Geographic Investigation ( 20 % ) ….

Prepare in MayPrepare in May Fieldwork Sept - NovFieldwork Sept - Nov Group workGroup work Direction / Instruction Direction / Instruction

List of Geographical Investigation Topics for List of Geographical Investigation Topics for 20152015

1.1. A study of local traffic patterns.A study of local traffic patterns.

2.2. A local environmental issue.A local environmental issue.

3.3. Changing land-use in a local area – a study of spatial Changing land-use in a local area – a study of spatial change and change through time.change and change through time.

4.4. A local demographic study.A local demographic study.

5.5. Test the hypothesis that erosion is an active process in a Test the hypothesis that erosion is an active process in a fluvial or glacial or coastal environment.fluvial or glacial or coastal environment.

6.6. Investigate how geology effects the landscape in a local Investigate how geology effects the landscape in a local area.area.

Accepted as:Accepted as:Science subject inScience subject in

TCDTCD•Science DegreeScience Degree•PharmacyPharmacy•Medicinal ChemistryMedicinal Chemistry•Earth SciencesEarth Sciences

UCD (from 2014)UCD (from 2014)•Science DegreeScience Degree•Archaeology & Geology Archaeology & Geology DegreeDegree

Useful forUseful for• ArchaeologyArchaeology• Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering• ArchitectureArchitecture• MeteorologyMeteorology• Tourism/Heritage studiesTourism/Heritage studies• HorticultureHorticulture• AgricultureAgriculture• SurveyingSurveying• Marine ScienceMarine Science• Earth & Ocean SciencesEarth & Ocean Sciences• Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Science• Auctioneering/Estate AgentAuctioneering/Estate Agent

HistoryHistory

Has moved away from politics to encompassHas moved away from politics to encompass social and cultural history. (1492 – 1993) social and cultural history. (1492 – 1993)

… …more choice, research work, less emphasis on more choice, research work, less emphasis on memorising…memorising…

• Special Topic Q (20%) …. Submitted by April L.CSpecial Topic Q (20%) …. Submitted by April L.C• Europe ( 6 ) / Ireland ( 6 ) select 2 from both!Europe ( 6 ) / Ireland ( 6 ) select 2 from both!• Document based question Document based question (Dictatorship & Democracy)(Dictatorship & Democracy)

… …exam < 3 hrs …exam < 3 hrs …

Special topicSpecial topic

Draft in 4Draft in 4thth year (1500) year (1500)

……of historical importance…of historical importance…

3 sources (e.g. books, documentation, newspaper articles, 3 sources (e.g. books, documentation, newspaper articles, interview, websites..)interview, websites..)

Topics…Topics…• Margot Turner, a British military nurse imprisoned in a Margot Turner, a British military nurse imprisoned in a

Japanese POW camp during WW2.Japanese POW camp during WW2.

• The Rineen Ambush during War of Independence 1919 – 1921The Rineen Ambush during War of Independence 1919 – 1921

• Hannibal’s victory over the Romans in the Battle of Cannae Hannibal’s victory over the Romans in the Battle of Cannae 216 BC216 BC

Useful for:Useful for:•History, Politics, Sociology History, Politics, Sociology •JournalismJournalism•European StudiesEuropean Studies•LawLaw•Tourism/Heritage StudiesTourism/Heritage Studies

ArtArt

Useful for:Useful for:• Art & DesignArt & Design• AnimationAnimation• AdvertisingAdvertising• ArchitectureArchitecture• MarketingMarketing• Occupational Occupational

TherapyTherapy• Industrial DesignIndustrial Design• Primary TeachingPrimary Teaching

• Fashion DesignFashion Design• Video ProductionVideo Production• PhotographyPhotography• Social Social

Studies/ChildcareStudies/Childcare• History of Art & History of Art &

ArchArch• Art TherapyArt Therapy

ExamExam

Life Drawing (1 hr)Life Drawing (1 hr)Craft / Design (5/2 hrs) Craft / Design (5/2 hrs) MayMayImaginative Composition / Still life (2.5 hr)Imaginative Composition / Still life (2.5 hr)

History of Art (written exam) 150 / 400 marksHistory of Art (written exam) 150 / 400 marks

MusicMusic

Listening 25%Listening 25% 4 set works, Irish music & general listening skills4 set works, Irish music & general listening skills CompositionComposition 25%25% Melody writing and harmonyMelody writing and harmony PracticalPractical 25% ( Mar / Apr )25% ( Mar / Apr ) Play or singPlay or sing Play 3 on 1 or 2 on 2. Groups also!Play 3 on 1 or 2 on 2. Groups also! PlusPlus

Elective 25%Elective 25% in one of above in one of above ListeningListening - Research a topic e.g. Film music - Research a topic e.g. Film music

CompositionComposition - Submit a portfolio of compositions - Submit a portfolio of compositions

PracticalPractical - Perform double the required amount of pieces for the Core - Perform double the required amount of pieces for the Core Practical or option of Music Technology (Sibelius) or Conducting the school choir.Practical or option of Music Technology (Sibelius) or Conducting the school choir.

Useful for:Useful for:• Music DegreeMusic Degree• Irish Music & DanceIrish Music & Dance• Music Technology Music Technology • Primary TeachingPrimary Teaching• Speech & Lang. TherapySpeech & Lang. Therapy• Film StudiesFilm Studies• Drama & Theatre Studies (with Music)Drama & Theatre Studies (with Music)• Arts AdministrationArts Administration• Music TherapyMusic Therapy

JapaneseJapanese

Communicative ProficiencyCommunicative Proficiency (greetings, personal details..)(greetings, personal details..)

Language AwarenessLanguage Awareness (spoken & written text)(spoken & written text)

Cultural AwarenessCultural Awareness (everyday activities, customs, entertainment..)(everyday activities, customs, entertainment..)

Common Syllabus / Assessment at H & O levelCommon Syllabus / Assessment at H & O level

Religious EducationReligious Education

The course looks at World Religion and the major faiths. It looks The course looks at World Religion and the major faiths. It looks at the development of Christian thinking and Christian practice. at the development of Christian thinking and Christian practice. It looks at ethical issues and morality and the dividing line It looks at ethical issues and morality and the dividing line between the personal and the public, the church and the state.between the personal and the public, the church and the state.

It develops critical skills for examining values, morality and It develops critical skills for examining values, morality and religion. It can raise the level of informed debate in society, in religion. It can raise the level of informed debate in society, in business and in the church.business and in the church.

20% of marks for journal submitted prior to exam.20% of marks for journal submitted prior to exam.Useful for careers inUseful for careers inSocial Work, Politics, Journalism, Broadcasting, Church related Social Work, Politics, Journalism, Broadcasting, Church related Ministries. Ministries. Example of CoursesExample of CoursesR.E. & Eng / Hist / Mus / Ir Mater DeiR.E. & Eng / Hist / Mus / Ir Mater DeiArts / Liberal Arts Maynooth / U.L Arts / Liberal Arts Maynooth / U.L H.E. & R.E. St. Angela’sH.E. & R.E. St. Angela’s

Leaving Cert. Vocational Programme

In addition to the 4 core and 3 optional subjects offered as part of the Leaving Cert, students pursuing the Leaving Cert Vocational Programme study two link modules

Preparation for WorkLocal employment opportunitiesJob-seeking skillsCareer InvestigationWork Placement

Enterprise EducationEnterprise skillsLocal Business EnterprisesLocal Voluntary Organisations / Community EnterpriseAn Enterprise Activity

Selection of students for LCVPSelection of students for LCVP

To be eligible for the To be eligible for the above programme above programme students must select students must select one of the following one of the following combinations of optional combinations of optional subjects:subjects:

• Phy & Tech Phy & Tech

• H.E., Ag Sc., Biol (any 2)H.E., Ag Sc., Biol (any 2)

• Biol or Chem or Phy (any 2)Biol or Chem or Phy (any 2)

• Ag Sc & Chem or PhyAg Sc & Chem or Phy

• Ag Sc & Acc or Econ or BusAg Sc & Acc or Econ or Bus

• Ag Sc & Tech Ag Sc & Tech

• Tech & Bus or Acc or EconTech & Bus or Acc or Econ

• H.E. & Bus or Econ or AccH.E. & Bus or Econ or Acc

• Art & Bus or Acc or EconArt & Bus or Acc or Econ

• Music & Bus or Acc or EconMusic & Bus or Acc or Econ

• Acc or Bus or Econ (any 2)Acc or Bus or Econ (any 2)

• H.E. & Art H.E. & Art

Assessment / Certification

Portfolio of Coursework 60%Written Exam 40%

Certification Distinction (70)Merit (50)Pass (30)

Leaving Cert. Applied (LCA)Leaving Cert. Applied (LCA)

Leaving Cert. Applied focuses on the needs and Leaving Cert. Applied focuses on the needs and interests of the students using a variety of interests of the students using a variety of methodologies.methodologies.

It is a self contained two year course designed It is a self contained two year course designed to meet students needs not adequately catered to meet students needs not adequately catered for by either the Leaving Certificate or Leaving for by either the Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme.Certificate Vocational Programme.

Curriculum Curriculum

Vocational Preparation:Vocational Preparation:• Vocational Preparation Vocational Preparation and Guidance (incl. wk and Guidance (incl. wk exp)exp)

•*English and *English and CommunicationCommunication

Vocational Education:Vocational Education:•*Mathematical *Mathematical ApplicationsApplications

•*Vocational Specialism*Vocational Specialism IT & OACC IT & OACC

General Education:General Education:•Arts EducationArts Education•*Social Education*Social Education•*Languages*Languages•Leisure & RecreationLeisure & Recreation

Elective CoursesElective Courses• Hair and BeautyHair and Beauty• ScienceScience

Course Design / AssessmentCourse Design / Assessment

Sessions: (4)Sessions: (4)September – JanuarySeptember – JanuaryFebruary – JuneFebruary – June

3 modes of Assessment3 modes of AssessmentModules (44) – 62 Credits (31%)Modules (44) – 62 Credits (31%)Task (7) – 70 Credits (35%)Task (7) – 70 Credits (35%)Final Examination – 68 Credits (34%)Final Examination – 68 Credits (34%)

Total:Total: 200 Credits (100%) 200 Credits (100%)

CertificationCertification

Three Levels:Three Levels:

• Pass – 60 – 69% (120-139 credits)Pass – 60 – 69% (120-139 credits)• Merit – 70 – 84% (140-169 credits)Merit – 70 – 84% (140-169 credits)• Distinction – 85 – 100% (170-200 credits)Distinction – 85 – 100% (170-200 credits)

Options after L.C.AOptions after L.C.A

Documents

Coláiste Muire Senior Cycle Programmes 26 March 2015 26 March 2015