Group 4
Biology (HL/SL)
Entry Guidance For students interested in taking HL Biology, it is recommended that they have successfully completed International GCSE Biology, International GCSE Coordinated Science, or a course of similar rigour. Course Aims There will be an emphasis on the nature of science running through the course, to be addressed through a practical approach. This approach will promote an understanding of how scientists justify knowledge claims and an understanding of the scientific world view. Through experience, knowledge and reflection, the student will become better trained to approach uncertainty scientifically and will develop aspects of the learner profile. Course Content • • •
Core content/SL: cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, human physiology Additional higher level/HL content: nucleic acids, metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis, plant biology, genetics and evolution, animal physiology The options, of which students only have to study one, include: neurobiology and behaviour, biotechnology and bioinformatics, ecology and conservation and human physiology.
Assessment Outline HL Assessment Component External Assessment (4 hours 30 minutes) • • •
IB DIP LO MA P ROGRAM ME 2 02 1-2 3
External Assessment (3 hours)
Weighting 80%
Paper 1: Multiple choice (45 minutes) Paper 2: Data, theory and extended questions (1 hour 15 minutes) Paper 3: Practical and option material (1 hour)
Internal Assessment •
20%
Scientific investigation
SL Assessment Component
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80%
Paper 1: Multiple choice (1 hour) Paper 2: Data, theory and extended questions (2 hours 15 minutes) Paper 3: Practical and option material (1 hour 15 minutes)
Internal Assessment •
Weighting
Scientific investigation
For Further Advice Contact Sancho Cheung, Head of Science: Sancho.Cheung@dulwich-seoul.kr
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