Welcome to IB Biology!
with Mrs. Gray 
What will we be learning over 2 whole years?!
Cell Biology
• Introduction to Cells
• Ultrastructure of Cells
• Membrane Structure
• Membrane Transport
• The Origin of Cells
• Cell division (Mitosis)
Molecular Biology
• Molecules to Metabolism
• Water
• Carbohydrates and Lipids
• Proteins and Enzymes
• DNA and RNA
• Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
Genetics
•Genes
•Chromosomes
•Mitosis and Meiosis
•Inheritance
•Genetic Modification
Ecology
•Ecosystems
•Energy Flow
•Carbon, Nitrogen and (possibly) Phosphorus
Cycling
•Human Impact
Evolution and Biodiversity
• Evidence of Evolution
• Natural Selection
• Classification
• Cladistics
Human Physiology
• Digestion, Absorption, Nutrition and Functions of the Liver
(Digestive System)
• The Blood System and Heart (Circulatory System)
• Defense Against Infectious Diseases (Immune System)
• Gas Exchange (Respiratory System)
• Neurons and Synapses (Nervous System)
• Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction (Endocrine
System)
Plant Biology
•Xylem and Phloem
•Growth in Plants
•Reproduction in Plants
Genetics and Evolution
•Inheritance and Karyotypes
•Gene pools and Speciation
Animal (specifically Human) Physiology
• Antibody Production and vaccination
• Movement (Muscular and Skeletal Systems)
• The Kidney and Osmoregulation (Excretory System)
• Sexual Reproduction
Neurobiology and Behavior
•Neural Development
•The Human Brain
•Perception and Stimuli (The Senses)
Class grading
Students should expect a test after every section/unit is
complete. The tests wills ALWAYS be announced.
• Tests– 35%
• Quizzes– 5%
• Classwork/Homework, etc– 30%
• Labs/Activities, etc – 30%
• Final Exam/Project for IB I = 10% of term 4’s grade!
What do I need?
Bring everyday
•Binder WITH PAPER
•Lab Notebook
•Pen/pencil/crayon/marker/etc…
•Calculator (non-scientific is okay)
Cells Phones, etc…
• Cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. are allowed in class. This
is a privilege. Electronic etiquette is in effect. If they are on
during tests, a lesson/lab when the teacher is speaking or
you are searching a web site you should not be - you will
lose the privilege.
Extra Help
• 7:00 -7:45am M-F
• 2:15- 3:00pm M,T,R,F
E-mail:
gray.kimberly@westada.org
Phone:
208-350-4380 ext 1201
SUCCESS
IS A
CHOICE!