IB Science Courses

IB Biology I SL

Course Code 651102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Biology or Biology Research

IB Biology courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Biology exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Biology promotes understanding of the facts, principles, and concepts underlying the biological field; critical analysis, evaluation, and generation of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of biology and scientific advances in biology upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies, but includes study of statistical analysis, cells, the chemistry of life, genetics, ecology and evolution, and human health and physiology, nucleic acids, metabolism, plant biology, genetics, and animal physiology. Laboratory experimentation is an essential component of these courses.

IB Biology I HL

Course Code 651103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Biology or Biology Research

IB high level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Biology courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Biology exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Biology promotes understanding of the facts, principles, and concepts underlying the biological field; critical analysis, evaluation, and generation of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of biology and scientific advances in biology upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies, but includes study of statistical analysis, cells, the chemistry of life, genetics, ecology and evolution, and human health and physiology, nucleic acids, metabolism, plant biology, genetics, and animal physiology. Laboratory experimentation is an essential component of these courses. For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Chemistry I SL

Course Code 661302

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra I

IB Chemistry courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Chemistry exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Chemistry promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of chemistry; critical analysis, evaluation, prediction, and generation of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of chemistry and scientific advances in chemistry upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies, but includes the study of quantitative and organic chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidations and reduction, and measurement and data processing. Laboratory experimentation is an essential part of these courses.

IB Chemistry I HL

Course Code 661303

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra I

IB high level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Chemistry courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Chemistry exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Chemistry promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of chemistry; critical analysis, evaluation, prediction, and generation of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of chemistry and scientific advances in chemistry upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies, but includes the study of quantitative and organic chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidations and reduction, and measurement and data processing. Laboratory experimentation is an essential part of these courses.

IB Environmental Systems & Societies I SL

Course Code 657102

Grade(s): 11-12

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Biology or Research Biology

IB Environmental Systems courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Environmental Systems exam by providing them with the knowledge, methods, and techniques to understand the nature and functioning of natural systems, the relationships that affect environmental equilibrium, and human impact on the biosphere. Topics also include ecosystem integrity and sustainability, students’ own relationships to the environment, and the nature of internationalism in resolving major environmental issues. This is considered an interdisciplinary course and students may receive credit within two IB subject areas: sciences, and individuals and societies.

IB Physics I SL

Course Code 671502

Grade(s): 11-12

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II/Geo or Algebra II Trig

IB Physics courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Physics exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Physics promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of physics; critical analysis, prediction, and application of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of scientific advances in physics upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies but includes the study of physical measurement; mechanics; thermal, atomic, and nuclear physics; oscillations and waves; electric currents; fields and forces; and energy, power, and climate change. Laboratory experimentation is essential; calculus may be used in some courses.

IB Physics I HL

Course Code 671503

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II/Geo or Algebra II Trig

IB high level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Physics courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Physics exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Physics promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of physics; critical analysis, prediction, and application of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of scientific advances in physics upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies but includes the study of physical measurement; mechanics; thermal, atomic, and nuclear physics; oscillations and waves; electric currents; fields and forces; and energy, power, and climate change. Laboratory experimentation is essential; calculus may be used in some courses.