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Biology IB 1

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 11

Prerequisites:

IB Diploma Students: See IB Policy

IB Diploma Course Students: C or above in 9th or 10th Grade Science (Honors or Regular)

Description

This is the first year of the two-year IB Biology course sequence and is designed for 11th grade students, who will take the externally assessed IB Biology Exam at the end of the second year. This course is designed for students who wish to study Biological or Natural Sciences, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Psychology, Veterinary, Nursing, and Medicine. Tentative Core topics based on IB syllabus review include: Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolution & Biodiversity and Human Physiology. The course involves an individual investigation, which is internally assessed and forms part of the final IB grade.

Assessment:

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