IB Biology

Introduction

IB Biology is two year course (Standard Level or Higher Level) that that that provide students essential foundation knowledge of Biology field.
The course is designed around 4 basic biological concepts: Structure and function; Universality versus diversity; Equilibrium within systems and Evolution.

Objectives

Systematize the core knowledge of the subject

Become familiar with most IB exam formats

Reduce pressure and study time

Improve scores effectively

Enhance independant thinking

Create a solid foundation for higher education

Characteristics

Quality teachers with extensive knowledge about students psychology

Teaching programs are based on international standards

Exclusive materials that closely follow the IB formats

Personalized teaching method according to student progress

Commitment on IB pass grade

EE, IA, TOK completion support

Course content

Topic 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

Topic 2: Molecular Biology

2.1 Molecules to metabolism

2.2 Water

2.3 Carbohydrates and lipids

2.4 Proteins

2.5 Enzymes

2.6 Structure of DNA and RNA

2.7 7 DNA replication, transcription and translation

2.8 Cell respiration

2.9 Photosynthesis

Topic 3: Genetics

3.1 Genes

3.2 Chromosomes

3.3 Meiosis

3.4 Inheritance

3.5 Genetic modification and biotechnology

Topic 4: Ecology

4.1 Species, communities and ecosystems

4.2 Energy flow

4.3 Carbon recycling

4.4 Climate change

Topic 5: Evolution and biodiversity

5.1 Evidence for evolution

5.2 Natural selection

5.3 Classification of biodiversity

5.4 Cladistics

Topic 6: Human physiology

6.1 Digestion and absorption

6.2 The blood system

6.3 Defence against infectious disease

6.4 Gas exchange

6.5 Neurons and synapses

6.6 Hormones, homeostasis and reproduction

Topic 7: Nucleic acids (HL)

7.1 DNA structure and replication

7.2 Transcription and gene expression

7.3 Translation

Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis (HL)

8.1 Metabolism

8.2 Cell respiration

8.3 Photosynthesis

Topic 9: Plant biology (HL)

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

Topic 10: Genetics and evolution (HL)

10.1 Meiosis

10.2 Inheritance

10.3 Gene pools and speciation

Topic 11: Animal physiology (HL)

11.1 Antibody production and vaccination

11.2 Movement

11.3 The kidney and osmoregulation

11.4 Sexual reproduction

Choose a form of study

Small class

Private tutoring group

1 plus 1

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