2702y-H

IB1 Environmental Systems and Societies SL

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11

Prerequisites:

IB Diploma Students: See IB Policy

IB Diploma Course Students: Grade of C or above in Grade 10 Science

Description:

This is the first year of a two-year, Standard Level course leading to an externally-assessed IB examination at the end of the two-year cycle. This is a rigorous course and it is recommended to have attained at least a B- in Physics 1 and Chemistry 10 so as to register for this course. This trans-disciplinary course satisfies the IB requirements for both Group 3 (individuals and societies) and Group 4 (experimental sciences). This course is appropriate for students with an interest in natural sciences, and especially in techniques and knowledge of environmental issues and problems, as well as their impact to societies. Students coming from either a scientific or a non-scientific knowledge background can choose this course.

Topics covered in the first year are: Foundations of Environmental Systems and Societies, Ecosystems & Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation, Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems and Societies. The course involves an individual investigation, which is internally assessed and forms part of the final IB grade.

Assessment:

Tests/exams/homework and lab work in accordance with IBO assessment practices.