International Baccalaureate: Biology HL– Grade 11
Syllabus for 2008-2009
Instructor
Room
Textbook
Ms. Rita Pak
F114
CJ Clegg, Biology for the IB Diploma, 2007. ISBN # 9780340926529
Supplementary Allot, A. Biology for the IB Diploma: Study Guide. 2008. ISBN#9780199151431
ritap@bups.bilkent.edu.tr or ms.ritapak@gmail.com
E-mail
Class Website www.mdl.bilkent.edu.tr  BUPS Science  Biology 11
Description
This course will help students develop a deeper understanding of concepts in
biological science. Students will further develop their skills in scientific
inquiry, and will learn the relationships between science, technology, and their
own lives. Students will conduct experiments and understand scientific
theories related to: cells, chemistry related to life, genetics and human
physiology. A variety of assessment tools will be used to meet the needs of all
students in this course including; tests, peer and self assessment, laboratory
investigations, projects, and portfolio work.
Required
Materials
Behavioral
Policies
Pens (black, blue, red), pencils, eraser, calculator(TI-83 or better),
pencil crayons, binder, lined paper, lab notebook
Biology Grade
Late
Assignments
1. Respect each other, the teacher, and school property
2. Come to class on time and prepared to work.
3. Homework must be turned in at the beginning of the period, or it will be
considered late.
4. If you are going to miss class for a legitimate reason (illness, MUN, school
activity, etc.) please submit your assignments before you leave. Under
almost all circumstances, students are required to make up missed tests
and quizzes on the day they return.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what they have missed if they
are absent. Those absent from unit tests and/or exams without a
legitimate reason (doctors note needed if ill), will receive a mark of ZERO
6. Ms. Pak is available after school for help by appointment.
Please see also the BUPS/BIS Student Planner for additional policies.
Course grade:
UNIT TESTS
25 %
Lab Reports & Projects
25 %
Homework assignments & Quizzes
12.5 %
Personal Engagement and Attitude
12.5 %
(including: on-time assignments)
Final exam will be worth 25% of your final grade in this course.
Assignments that are late will receive 10% off per day. Weekends count as
20%. Assignments may not be submitted after the unit is finished, and late
assignments will not be accepted once that assignment has been corrected and
returned to students. Under these circumstances, the student will receive a
ZERO on that assignment.
Syllabus and Summative Assessment
Unit
Topics
Topic # 3
The Chemistry of Life
3.1 Chemical Elements and Water
3.2 Carbs, Lipids, and Proteins
September - November
Topic #7
Nucleic acids and proteins
September - November
Topic # 2
Cells
November - January
Topic #8
Cell respiration and
photosynthesis
3.3 DNA Structure
3.4 DNA Replication
3.5 Transcription and Translation
3.6 Enzymes
7.1 DNA structure
7.2 DNA replication
7.3 Transcription
7.4 Translation
7.5 Proteins
7.6 Enzymes
2.1 Cell Theory
2.2 Prokaryotic Cells
2.3 Eukaryotic Cells
2.4 Membranes
2.5 Cell Division
8.1 Cell Respiration
C2
C8
C1
C9
8.2 Photosynthesis
January
Topic #1
Topic # 4
Genetics
February - April
Topic #10
Genetics
February - April
Topic # 6
Human Physiology
April - May
Topic # 11
Human health and
Physiology
April - May
Statistical Analysis :Will be learned
through out the year during labs
4.1 Chromosomes, Genes, Alleles,
Mutations
4.2 Meiosis
4.3 Theoretical Genetics
4.4 Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
10.1 Meiosis
10.2 Dihybrid crosses and gene linkage
10.3 Polygenic inheritance
6.1 Digestion
6.2 Transport system
6.3 Defence against infection
11.1 Defence against infection
C4
C11
C7
C12