Leaving Certificate

Home Economics

Course Content

Food Studies 45% Nutrients & Foods Diet & Health Processing of foods Food Additives & Food Legislation Microbiology Food Safety Course Work Journal

Course Work Journal 20% of Overall Leaving Cert Mark Written Analysis of 5 Practicals

related to Food Studies Area Completed in Fifth Year Externally marked Extra Cookery Practicals & Food

Investigations included.

Elective : 20% Home Design & Management Housing Styles Housing Provision House Building & Design Interior Design Energy Efficient Home

Social Studies 10% Family Structures History of Family in Ireland Marriage Family Law

Home Economics Available to ALL STUDENTS YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE DONE

HOME ECONOMICS BEFORE Subject is relevant to every day

living

Resource Management & Consumer Studies:25%

Household Finance Housing Household Appliances Textiles Consumer Responsibility Consumer Legislation