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IBDP Biology Honors - Grade 11

IBDP Biology* Honors - Grade 11

  • Course #IB4380
  • 1 Credit
  • 36 Weeks
  • Prerequisite: IBMYP Biology or teacher recommendation

Description

  • This course is required for the IBDP students who select biology from Group 4.
  • Synthesize and relate biological information from different areas of biology
  • Develop technology skills in a scientific context  
  • Develop awareness of the ethical, environmental, economic, cultural and social impact of science
  • Partially prepare for the IBDP Biology examination at the completion of course #IB4490 in Grade 12
  • May be taken as an IB elective as a second science or in grade 12 as an elective, which does not apply to the IB diploma

*The age-appropriate curriculum for this course is prescribed by College Board (Advanced Placement), International Baccalaureate (IBDP, IBCP), the Virginia Community College System (Dual Enrollment), the Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning (SOLs), or is developed in alignment with best practices for the specialized elective course content. Instruction designed and delivered for this course is done so in alignment with standards developed by those organizations and institutions. As such, HCPS may not substitute, alter, or omit prescribed course content including that which relate(s) to human sexuality. In accordance with P7-05-008, a detailed list of assigned instructional material that contains sexually explicit content that must be taught during this course is available for parental review in advance of course enrollment. As this is an elective course and the materials may not be altered, Parents wishing to request alternative materials for their student may wish to enroll their student in a different course.