Agricultural Science

Agricultural Science

• Two year Leaving Cert. Course

• 25% of marks awarded for Project Work

Broken down as follows:
Plant Identification – 10
Animal Identification – 10 

Livestock – 15
Crops – 15
Farm Plan – 5

Experiments: 
Soil – 10
Ecology – 10
Animal Physiology – 10
Plant Physiology – 5
Genetics – 5
Microbiology – 5

Total 100

• 75%  of Marks Awarded for Written Exam

Involving the study of the following topics:

Soils

Soil Texture

The General Structure & Function of Plants

Farm Crops – Cereals and Roots

Farm Crops – Grassland

Tree and Shelter

Principles of Genetics

Structure and Function of the Animal Body

The Cow

The Sheep

The Horse

The Pig

Farm Buildings

Farm House Environment

The examination in Agricultural Science will consist of (a) a written examination and (b) an assessment of the work of the candidate during the course. The assessment will be based on material set out in the syllabus and marks, to a total of 100, will be awarded under the headings set out hereunder.

(1) Identification of plant and animal types associated with agriculture.

(2) Practical experience with crops, livestock, house and farmyard layouts.

(3) Investigations carried out relating to ecology, soil science, animal physiology, plant physiology, genetics and microbiology.

• Career Prospects

Agricultural Science Degree in UCD [Food Science, Animal Husbandry etc.]

Green Cert. in Agricultural Colleges for Prospective Farmers

Courses in Food Industry Training

Courses in Rural diversification

Advanced Certificate in:

          *        Machinery & Crop Management

          *        Dairy Herd Management

                   *        Forestry

                   *        Green keeping

                   *        Farm Management

                   *        Horsemanship & stud Management

                   *        Horticulture