IB Biology First Examination 2016 Syllabus Outline Core

IB Biology First Examination 2016

Syllabus Outline Core (SL and HL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cell Biology Molecular biology Genetics Ecology Evolution and biodiversity Human Physiology

Additional higher level (AHL) 7. Nucleic Acids 8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis 9. Plant Biology 10. Genetics and evolution 11. Animal physiology

The Option Modules (1 only) A. B. C. D. Neurobiology and behaviour Biotechnology and bioinfomatics Ecology and conservation Human Physiology

Compulsory Practical's Assessed on paper 3 Practical Title 1 Using a light microscope/calculating magnification 2 Estimation of osmolality in hypotonic and hypertonic solutions 3 Investigation into factors that effect enzyme activity 4 Chromatography of photosynthetic pigments 5 Setting up and monitoring a sealed mesocosm 6 Monitoring of ventilation in humans 7 (HL only) Measurement of transpiration rates using a potometer

Practical Scheme of Work SL (hours) HL (hours) Practical Activities 20 40 Individual Investigation 10 10 Group 4 Project 10 10

Individual Investigation A scientific investigation conducted individually. It is assessed on the following criteria � Personal engagement � Exploration � Analysis � Evaluation � Communication It involves 10 hours of practical work* Should be a maximum of 12 pages long *Can be database analysis, modelling or simulation Contributes 20% towards your final grade.

Assessment: SL Component Weighting Content Paper 1 20 Multiple Choice Paper 2 40 Data and short answer questions One essay from a choice of two Paper 3 20 Section A: Data question and experimental techniques Section B: Short answer questions from the option. Individual Investigation 20

Assessment: HL Component Weighting Content Paper 1 20 Multiple Choice Paper 2 36 Data and short answer questions Two essays from a choice of three Paper 3 24 Section A: Data question and experimental techniques Section B: Short answer questions from the option. Individual Investigation 20