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and magnetism, wave phenomena, atomic and nuclear Topics covered in the first year are:
physics, global climate change, and global sources and • Chemistry of life
uses of energy. High-level skills in algebra, right triangle • Cells
trigonometry and graphical analysis are assumed. • Cell respiration and photosynthesis
• Genetics
IB Chemistry*SL 756/757 • Nucleic acids and proteins
• Plant science
Recommendation: B+ or above in Accelerated Chemistry • Ecology
• Group 4 Project
This is a higher level chemistry course that provides students
with a descriptive study of the following topics: IB Biology 2*HL 764/765
• Atomic theory Prerequisite: IB Biology 1*HL
• Periodic systems
• Chemical bonding and Structure IB Biology 2 is the second year of a two-year sequence. See
• Chemical energetics and thermochemistry the general description above. Topics covered in the second
• Chemical kinetics year are:
• Chemical equilibrium
• Acid Base reactions • Human reproduction system
• Oxidation and reduction reactions • Immune system
• Organic Chemistry • Nervous and muscular systems
This course covers some topics seen in Accelerated • Excretion and digestive systems
Chemistry. Students will explore these topics in greater • Respiratory system
detail than the Accelerated course through discussions, • Endocrine system
reading and practical laboratory work at a faster pace. The • Evolution
aim of this course is to cover the same topic that will be seen
a college level chemistry course. At the conclusion of this Human Body Systems (HBS)* - PLTW 884/885
class, students will have the option to take the IB Chemistry
SL exam or continue on to IB/AP Chemistry HL. Prerequisite: Completion of Biology
IB/AP Chemistry*HL 760/761 In the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, students examine
the interactions of human body systems as they explore
Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Chemistry*SL course. identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in
the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs
This is a continuation of the IB Chemistry SL Course and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition
covering the same topics in greater detail and introducing software to monitor body functions such as muscle
mathematical calculation to explain the concepts. (see topics movement, reflex and voluntary action and respiration;
covered above.) This course is designed to prepare students and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve
for the IB Chemistry HL External Assessment and includes real-world medical cases. While students do not purchase
intensive lab work required by the College Board. a textbook for this PLTW course, there is a $25 materials/
This course is structured to serve as a valuable background copy fee.
for college programs in agriculture, dentistry, nursing,
chemical engineering, pharmacy, medicine and veterinary Medical Interventions (MI)* - PLTW 886/887
science. This course is modeled after current college
laboratory practice and lecture material. With the Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS
completion of this course, a student may also have the
option to take the AP exam in Chemistry. Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate
how to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. Students explore
IB Biology 1*HL 762/763 how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the
code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options;
Recommended: A or B in Accelerated Biology, A in Biology, and have taken and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.
Chemistry or Accelerated Chemistry. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range
of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics,
IB Biology 1 is the first year of a two-year sequence. The IB pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This class
Biology program is designed to be the equivalent of a college includes extensive discussions, laboratory work, projects, and
introductory biology course usually taken by science majors presentations. This course is designed to promote students’
during their first year. IB Biology aims to provide students preparation into the medical and medically related fields.
with the concepts, factual knowledge, global perspective College credit is available from select colleges if proficient
and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the score is achieved on the end of the year assessment.
rapidly changing science of biology.
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