BIOLOGY FOR LIFE
Syllabus
Core
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1: Cell Biology
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1.1: Introduction to Cells
1.2: Ultrastructure of Cells
1.3: Membrane Structure
1.4: Membrane Transport
1.5: The Origin of Cells
1.6: Cell Division
2: Molecular Biology
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2.1: Molecules to Metabolism
2.2: Water
2.3: Carbohydrates and Lipids
2.4: Proteins
2.5: Enzymes
2.6: DNA and RNA
2.7: DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
2.8: Cell Respiration
2.9: Photosynthesis
3: Genetics
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3.1: Genes
3.2: Chromosomes
3.3: Meiosis
3.4: Inheritance
3.5: Genetic Modification and Biotechnology
4: Ecology
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4.1: Species, Communities and Ecosystems
4.2: Energy Flow
4.3: Carbon Cycling
4.4: Climate Change
5: Evolution and Biodiversity
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5.1: Evidence for Evolution
5.2: Natural Selection
5.3: Classification and Biodiversity
5.4: Cladistics
6: Human Physiology
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6.1: Digestion and Absorption
6.2: The Blood System
6.3: Defense Against Infectious Disease
6.4: Gas Exchange
6.5: Neurons and Synapses
6.6: Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction
Higher Level
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7: Nucleic Acids
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7.1: DNA Structure and Replication
7.2: Transcription and Gene Expression
7.3: Translation
8: Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
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8.1: Metabolism
8.2: Cell Respiration
8.3: Photosynthesis
9: Plant Biology
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9.1: Transport in the Xylem of Plants
9.2: Transport in the Phloem of Plants
9.3: Growth in Plants
9.4: Reproduction in Plants
10: Genetics and Evolution
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10.1: Meiosis
10.2: Inheritance
10.3: Gene Pools and Speciation
11: Animal Physiology
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11.1: Antibody Production and Vaccination
11.2: Movement
11.3: Kidney and Osmoregulation
11.4: Sexual Reproduction
Options
>
D: Human Physiology
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D.1: Human Nutrition
D.2: Digestion
D.3: Functions of the Liver
D.4: The Heart
D.5: Hormones and Metabolism
D.6: Transport of Respiratory Gases
IB Requirements
Learner Profile
Group 4 Project
External Exam
Internal Assessment
>
Personal Engagement
Exploration
Analysis
Evaluation
Communication
Extended Essay
Investigation Skills
Lab Safety
Microscopy
Lab Drawings
Data Tables
Measurement
Statistics
>
Descriptive Statistics
>
Skew
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
>
T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
>
Graphing with Excel
Interpreting Error Bars
Error Analysis
Course Info
Above & Beyond
>
Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
IB Bio Dance
Wood Duck Project
Invasive Crayfish Project
Assessment
>
Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes
WICC Assessment
Lab Practicals
Class Photos
Recommendations
Supplemental Reading
Contact
About
Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Site Feedback
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
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Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
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Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Summer Ecology Research
TOPIC 1: Cell Biology
1.1:
Introduction to Cells
Quizlet study set
1.2:
Ultrastructure of Cells
Quizlet study set
1.3:
Membrane Structure
Quizlet study set
1.4:
Membrane Transport
Quizlet study set
1.5:
The Origin of Cells
Quizlet study set
1.6:
Cell Division
Quizlet study set
Syllabus
Core
>
1: Cell Biology
>
1.1: Introduction to Cells
1.2: Ultrastructure of Cells
1.3: Membrane Structure
1.4: Membrane Transport
1.5: The Origin of Cells
1.6: Cell Division
2: Molecular Biology
>
2.1: Molecules to Metabolism
2.2: Water
2.3: Carbohydrates and Lipids
2.4: Proteins
2.5: Enzymes
2.6: DNA and RNA
2.7: DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
2.8: Cell Respiration
2.9: Photosynthesis
3: Genetics
>
3.1: Genes
3.2: Chromosomes
3.3: Meiosis
3.4: Inheritance
3.5: Genetic Modification and Biotechnology
4: Ecology
>
4.1: Species, Communities and Ecosystems
4.2: Energy Flow
4.3: Carbon Cycling
4.4: Climate Change
5: Evolution and Biodiversity
>
5.1: Evidence for Evolution
5.2: Natural Selection
5.3: Classification and Biodiversity
5.4: Cladistics
6: Human Physiology
>
6.1: Digestion and Absorption
6.2: The Blood System
6.3: Defense Against Infectious Disease
6.4: Gas Exchange
6.5: Neurons and Synapses
6.6: Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction
Higher Level
>
7: Nucleic Acids
>
7.1: DNA Structure and Replication
7.2: Transcription and Gene Expression
7.3: Translation
8: Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
>
8.1: Metabolism
8.2: Cell Respiration
8.3: Photosynthesis
9: Plant Biology
>
9.1: Transport in the Xylem of Plants
9.2: Transport in the Phloem of Plants
9.3: Growth in Plants
9.4: Reproduction in Plants
10: Genetics and Evolution
>
10.1: Meiosis
10.2: Inheritance
10.3: Gene Pools and Speciation
11: Animal Physiology
>
11.1: Antibody Production and Vaccination
11.2: Movement
11.3: Kidney and Osmoregulation
11.4: Sexual Reproduction
Options
>
D: Human Physiology
>
D.1: Human Nutrition
D.2: Digestion
D.3: Functions of the Liver
D.4: The Heart
D.5: Hormones and Metabolism
D.6: Transport of Respiratory Gases
IB Requirements
Learner Profile
Group 4 Project
External Exam
Internal Assessment
>
Personal Engagement
Exploration
Analysis
Evaluation
Communication
Extended Essay
Investigation Skills
Lab Safety
Microscopy
Lab Drawings
Data Tables
Measurement
Statistics
>
Descriptive Statistics
>
Skew
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
>
T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
>
Graphing with Excel
Interpreting Error Bars
Error Analysis
Course Info
Above & Beyond
>
Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
IB Bio Dance
Wood Duck Project
Invasive Crayfish Project
Assessment
>
Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes
WICC Assessment
Lab Practicals
Class Photos
Recommendations
Supplemental Reading
Contact
About
Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Site Feedback
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
Bahamas (2009)
Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
Trinidad (2013)
Peru (2014)
Bahamas (2015)
Peru (2016)
Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Summer Ecology Research
