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Group 4:
Experimental sciences
Experimental science subjects promote an understanding of
the concepts, principles and applications of the respective
disciplines, together with an appreciation of the
methodology of the experimental sciences in general.
Students develop practical laboratory skills as well as the
ability to work collaboratively through participating in an
interdisciplinary group project.
The
subjects available in group 4 at Advanced Learning Schools
are the following:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
Biology HL and SL
In
this course you will learn about the human body, genes,
cloning and genetic engineering, cells and biomolecules, or
how life on this planet has evolved? Then biology is your
natural science subject! These things and much, much more
will be covered in the Diploma biology course. Biology is
the science of life and living organisms. It is an
experimental science that combines academic study with the
acquisition of practical and investigational skills. The
course aims to develop a deep knowledge of important facts
as well as give you a broad understanding of the concepts of
biology. It also aims to prepare you for further higher
education such as medicine, biological- and environmental
sciences.
The
subject can be studied at standard or higher level, where
all students study the subject specific core material and
the HL students study additional higher level topics (AHL),
and thus will go deeper into the different fields of
biology.
The
SL and HL Diploma biology include theoretical studies as
well as a large number of practical investigations, projects
and field studies. This will help you to gain further
understanding of the principles and concepts of life.
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
Topics:
Topic :
1
Cells
Topic:
2 The Chemistry of Life
Topic:
3 Genetics
Topic:
4 Ecology and Evolution
Topic:
5 Human Heath and
Physiology
Additional
Higher Level Material
Topic:
6 Nucleic Acids and
Proteins
Topic:
7 Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
Topic:
8
Genetics
Topic:
9 Human Reproduction
Topic:
10 Defense Against Infectious Disease
Topic: 11
Nerves, Muscles, and
Movement
Topic:
12
Excretion
Topic:
13 Plant
science
Additionally
two or more of the following Options will be covered
Physics HL and SL
Physics is the most fundamental of the
experimental sciences as it seeks to explain the universe
itself, from the very smallest particles to the vast
distances between galaxies (1024
m). Both theory and experiments are undertaken by all
students to allow them to develop traditional practical
skills and techniques and also increase facility in the use
of mathematics, which is the language of physics. The course
also allows students to develop interpersonal skills, and
information and communication technology skills which are
essential in modern scientific endeavour.
You
should not choose Mathematical Studies if you want to study
IB physics. (Mathematics SL is enough for both physics HL
&
SL.)
SYLLABUS OUTLINE
1.
Physics and physical measurement
2.
Mechanics
3.
Thermal physics
4.
Oscillations and waves
5.
Electric currents
6.
Fields and forces
Atomic and nuclear physics
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