Course Description: IB Biology HL is a rigorous, two-year experimental science course outlined by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Objectives include studying the characteristics, unity, and diversity of living things; the concept of evolution as an explanation of unity and diversity; the nature of science as a human enterprise; collection, analysis and interpretation of data; and the application of biological concepts to new situations including those involving human society and populations. The aim of the course is to develop an understanding and appreciation of the vast array of biological knowledge.
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Biology - Course Companion (Allott & Mindorff) Units of Study (Scope & Sequence):
Topic 1: Cell Biology – 15hr Topic 2: Molecular Biology – 21hr Topic 3: Genetics – 15hr Topic 4: Ecology – 12hr Topic 5: Evolution & Biodiversity – 12hr Topic 6: Human Physiology – 20hr Topic 7: Nucleic Acids – 9hr Topic 8: Energy – 14hr Topic 9: Plant Biology – 13hr Topic 10: Genetics & Evolution – 8hr Topic 11: Animal Physiology – 16hr Option D: Human Physiology – 25hr Practical Work – 40hr Internal Assessment – 10hr Group 4 Project – 10hr IB Paper 1 (20%) & IB Paper 2 (36%): Thu, May 9 (Afternoon) IB Paper 3 (24%): Fri, May 10 (Morning) |