This course will include a study of cells, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, and human physiology. In addition to this, SL students’ study two out of a choice of seven option topics. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and understanding of scientific theories as well as experimentation.
Prerequisites
Biology (24310) and Chemistry. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required Standard Level IB examination in Biology to be taken at the end of the course of study. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (24378). This IB course is weighted by applying 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.