Biology

=Biology in the IB Diploma Programme = = = toc Quick links: **[|IB Biology Resources on MrT's ScienceVideos Blog] ** - **[|Quia Page: Class of 2009] ** - **[|Quia Page: Class of 2010] **

Biology is the study of living organisms, from the level of biochemistry and cell ultra-structure to the interactions between organisms and the environment. It forms an introduction to many disciplines of further study, including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nursing, and pharmacy. Computer programs, texts, magazine articles and the latest research papers are used in the coursework, and during lab work students will design and carry out their own investigations. It is particularly suitable to the science specialist who might go on to further science or biological studies at university.

Course Requirements
It is essential to have studied general science in Middle School and Biology in High School. A grade of 6 or higher in Grade 10 Biology is needed for a student to be accepted into the Higher Level course.

Standard and Higher Levels
The IB Biology course can be studied at either of two levels during Grades 11 and 12 – Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL). The Standard Level course is for students who have an interest in science and biology but do not necessarily intend to go on to further studies in science at university. Higher Level biology is a very academically demanding course and is ideal for students who intend to specialize in science at university.

For the greater part of Grade 11, there is little difference between SL and HL course content - this leaves the option to move up or down in levels until later in the programme. This is because some of the option topics for SL student are much the same as Additional Higher Level content for HL students.

Topics Studied
The SL and the HL course study the same compulsory five ‘core’ topics with the HL students then going on to complete an extra 8 ‘Additional HL’ core topics. Students must also complete two extra Options units - these will be examined in Paper 3. The Options highlighted in RED will be taught together in class time. Students may elect to self-study other options.  A - Human Health and Nutrition* B - Physiology of Exercise  **C - Cells and Energy**
 *  ** SL only Options: **

|| ** SL and HL Options: ** D - Evolution E - Neurobiology and Behaviour F - Microbes and Biotechnology . || ** HL Only Options: ** **H** **- Further Human Physiology* *
 * G - Ecology and Conservation **

.** || - * Will be started as self-study and consolidated while HL students are completing Option F - * * This is ideal for students entering medicine or veterinary science. If demand is low, we'll choose a different option.

Essential Resources
Essential Biology revision notes and past paper questions provided by Mr Taylor
 * __Course handbook__**: get it from **student access** or **[|download here] **
 * Student Text:** Allott, A: [|IB Study Guides, Biology] (OUP, 2008)
 * Classrom Text:** Allott, A and Mindorff, D: [|IB Diploma Programme Course Companion] (OUP 2008)
 * Class Quia assessment website:** http://www.quia.com/pages/bandungibbiology.html
 * Click 4Biology** revision website: http://www.patana.ac.th/Secondary/Science/Index.home.htm
 * Science Video Resources** revision website: [|http://sciencevideos.wordpress.com]

Assessment and Grading
IB Biology is assessed both internally (practical investigations) and externally (examinations). The exams (3 papers) are worth 76% of the overall grade. **
 * The Internal Assessment component is worth 24% of your overall IB grade.


 * You will also receive a BIS Grade from 7 each semester. This counts towards your GPA and is calculated thus**

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 * Task 1: || 10 ||  ||   || Task 1: || 10 ||   ||   || Task 1: || 10 ||   ||   || Group 4 Project: || 20 ||   ||
 * Task 2: || 10 ||  ||   || Task 2: || 10 ||   ||   || Task 2: || 10 ||   ||   ||
 * Quia task 1: || 5 ||  ||   || Quia task 1: || 5 ||   ||   || Quia task 1: || 5 ||   ||   || Task 1: || 10 ||   ||
 * Quia task 2: || 5 ||  ||   || Quia task 2: || 5 ||   ||   || Quia task 2: || 5 ||   ||   || Task 2: || 10 ||   ||
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<span style="color: rgb(71, 11, 122);">Pre-Diploma Course (Grade 10 preparation)
Students are expected to be familiar with cell theory and be able to manipulate the majority of school laboratory equipment before they embark on the DP Biology course. In Grade 10, they will get the chance to prepare for IB-style assessment and learning in both Physics and Biology - to give all students sufficient background learning to make the right choice for their Group 4 sunject.

They will be closely linked to the High School //Health and Personal Development// curriculum.
 * The following units will be taught in Grade 10 to prepare students for Biology in the IB Diploma: **

Incuding types of disease-causing microorganisms, transmission, symptoms, prevention and cure of diseases. A focus will be paid to HIV/AIDS and diseases particular to Indonesia.
 * <span style="color: rgb(9, 174, 129);">1. Pathogens and Disease **

Including dietary requirements, biochemical tests for nutrients, ideal nutrition, combatting malnutrition and special issues in nutrition.
 * <span style="color: rgb(8, 145, 102);"> <span style="color: rgb(11, 153, 82);">2. Human Nutrition and Health **

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(147, 11, 11);">Semester 1 Content (Grade 11) <span style="color: rgb(165, 9, 9);">
(working with data, presenting data, errors and uncertainties, significance tests) || (cell structure and function, types of cells, membranes and transport, cell division)  || (biological molecules, DNA structure and replication, proteins – inc. AHL materials) ||
 * ||= ** Standard Level ** ||= ** Higher Level ** ||
 * .1. |||| **    Core: Statistical Analysis     **
 * .2. ||||  **Core: Cells**
 * .3. ||||  **Core: Chemistry of Life 1**

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(147, 11, 11);">Semester 2 Content (Grade 11)
(Enzymes and Reactions, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis) || AHL: Photosynthesis || (chromosomes, genes, alleles, mutations, meiosis, theoretical genetics, genetic engineering and biotechnology) || It is recommended that a student scores consistent Grade 6 marks or above to take HL Biology.// || AHL: Meiosis AHL: Dihybrid crosses and gene linkage AHL: Polygenic Inheritance ||
 * ||= ** Standard Level ** ||= ** Higher Level ** ||
 * 4. |||| **Core: Chemistry of Life 2**
 * || **Option C: Cells and Energy**
 * (**Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis) || AHL: Cell Respiration
 * 5. |||| **Core: Genetics**
 * || <span style="color: rgb(246, 35, 35);">//Choice of SL/HL must be made by this point.
 * 5. || <span style="color: rgb(58, 12, 131);">Holiday task: consolidation and revision || <span style="color: rgb(34, 15, 153);">Holiday reading: AHL: Plant Science ||

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(147, 11, 11);">Semester 3 Content (Grade 12)
At this point in the course, //SL students will not be required to attend the single period lesson//. SL students will need to continue working on review and consolidation and perhaps self-studying an Option. Option D: Ecology and Conservation ** //A large unit with a r<span style="color: rgb(108, 25, 164);">esidential fieldtrip to cover this core module and option// Communities and Ecosystems, Greenhouse Effect, Population, Evolution, Classification, Community Ecology, Ecosystems and Biomass, Human Impacts, || A: Human Health and Nutrition B: Physiology of Exercise || AHL: Plant Science AHL: Conservation of Diversity AHL: Population Ecology || (Digestion, Transport, Defense Against Infectious Disease, Gas Exchange, Nerves, Hormones & Homeostasis, Reproduction) || A: Human Health and Nutrition B: Physiology of Exercise || AHL: Defense Against Infectious Disease AHL: Muscles and Movement AHL: Kidney AHL: Reproduction ||
 * ||= ** Standard Level ** ||= ** Higher Level ** ||
 * 4. |||| **   Core: Ecology and Evolution
 * || **Self-study Options:**
 * 5. |||| **Core: Human Health and Physiology**
 * || **Self-study Options:**

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(147, 11, 11);">Semester 4 Content (Grade 12)
(consolidation and practical investigations) || ** Option F: Further Human Physiology ** (Hormonal Control, Digestion and Absorption, Functions of the Liver, Transport and Gas Exchange) || (a last chance for a complete investigation write-up before we send them away) || <span style="display: block; text-align: center; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(160, 14, 14);"> The final six weeks will be devoted to exam practice and review questions. ||
 * || ** Standard Level ** || ** Higher Level ** ||
 * 6. || ** Option A: Human Nutrition and Health **
 * 7. |||| ** Final Practical Investigations – self-designed investigation **
 * 8. |||| ** Revision and Examination Practice **

__ **Lab Work**** __
Every student must keep a laboratory portfolio and evidence of all experiments must be recorded. The practical coursework component is internally assessed by the teacher(s) concerned and externally moderated. Field Trips are a COMPULSORY part of the course and at least one will be residential