international baccalaureate diploma standard and higher level biology
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International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate DiplomaDiploma
Standard and Higher Level BIOLOGY
How is the course structured?
• Standard Level involves:1) Core Topics2) Two option Topics3) Teacher Assessment of
Coursework
• Higher Level involves:1) Core Topics2) Additional higher level Topics3) Two Option Topics4) Teacher assessment of
Coursework
Core Topics
• Cells
• The Chemistry of Life
• Genetics
• Ecology and Evolution
• Human and Health Physiology
Additional Higher Level Topics
• Nucleic acids and proteins• Cell respiration and photosynthesis• Genetics• Human Reproduction• Defence against infectious disease• Nerves, muscles and movement• Excretion• Plant Science
Option Topics for Standard and Higher Level
• Evolution
• Neurobiology and Behaviour
• Applied Plant and Animal Science
• Ecology and Conservation
Examinations• 76%76% is assessed by External Examination
in the May of the Second Year of study.
• 24%24% is assessed through Practical skills carried out during the course.
External Examinations
• Paper 1• Multiple-choice questions on the Core Topics
• Paper 2• Section A – Data based and short answer
questions on the Core Topic.• Section B – One (standard) or Two (higher)
Essay questions with some choice of question.
• Paper 3• Short answer Questions related to the options
studied