5022y-H / 5072y-H

Biology IB 2 

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12

Prerequisites: 

IB Diploma students see IB Policy Prerequisites

DP Course Students:

• IB Biology Year 2 Higher Level:  A June-IB Score up to date (SIB on report card) of 4 and above.  Please review the criteria of Year 2 IB courses. 

• IB Biology Year 2 Standard Level:  A June-IB Score up to date (SIB on report card) of 3 and above.  Please review the criteria of Year 2 IB courses. 

Description:

This is a college-level introductory Biology course and a continuation of Biology IB 1. It is a demanding and rigorous course designed for students who will take the IB Biology exam in May, and is appropriate for students with an interest in studying Biological or Natural Sciences, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Psychology, Veterinary, Nursing, and Medicine. Core topics are classified in four themes: A) Unity and diversity, B) Form and function, C) Interaction and interdependence and D) Continuity and changes, which follow four levels of organization: Level 1: Molecules; Level 2: Cells; Level 3: Organisms and Level 4: Ecosystems. Higher level components of these topics are mainly covered this year. Practical work for internal assessment is completed during this year as part of the IBO’s Internal Assessment requirements that all students are required to complete. 

Assessment:

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