IB Biology

[edit] Detailed contents list

This is not what I learned in Bio 1b. This was all learned first semester. But it may be what some of you are looking for.

Section I – Core (SL/HL)

Chapter 1 ~ Topic 1 Cells

• Cell Theory
• Prokaryotic Cells
• Eukaryotic Cells
• Cell Membranes
• Cell Division

Chapter 2 ~ The Chemistry of Life

• Chemical elements and water
• Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
• Enzymes
• DNA Structure
• DNA Replication
• Transcription and Translation
• Cell Respiration
• Photosynthesis

Chapter 3 ~ Genetics

• Chromosomes, genes, alleles, and mutations
• Meiosis
• Theoretical Genetics
• Genetic Engineering and other aspects of Biotechnology

Chapter 4   ~ Communities

• Communities and Ecosystems
• Populations
• Evolution
• Classification
• Human Impact

Chapter 5 ~ Human Health and Physiology

• Digestion
• The Transport System
• Pathogens and Diseases
• Defence against infectious diseases
• Gas exchange
• Homeostasis and excretion
• Reproduction

Chapter 6 ~ Nucleic Acids and Proteins

• DNA Structure
• DNA Replication
• Transcription
• Translation
• Proteins
• Enzymes

Chapter 7 ~ Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis

• Cell Respiration
• Photosynthesis

Chapter 8 ~ Genetics

• Meiosis
• Dihybrid Crosses
• Autosomal Gene Linkage
• Polygenetic Inheritance

Chapter 9 ~ Human Reproduction

• Production of Gametes
• Fertilization and Pregnancy

Chapter 10 ~ Defense Against Infectious Disease

• Types of Defense

Chapter 11 ~ Nerves, Muscles and Movement

• Nerves
• Muscles and Movement

Chapter 12 ~ Excretion

• Excretion
• The Human Kidney

Chapter 13 ~ Plant Science

• Plant Structure
• Transport in Angiospermophytes
• Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Option A - Diet and Human Nutrition

Option C - Cells and Energy

Option D - Evolution

Option E - Neurobiology and Behaviour

Option F - Microbes and Biotechnology

Option G - Ecology and Conservation

Option H - Further Human Physiology