IBDP Biology HL/SL (GRADE 12) – 30 Hours Exam Excellence Course!
Achieve a perfect 7 in human physiology, genetics, and ecology with expert IB examiners guiding you through real-world case studies, data interpretation, and Paper 1, 2 & 3 strategies. Strengthen your IA, lab techniques, and exam writing skills in this structured 30-hour high-intensity course.
IBDP Biology HL & SL – Grade 11 Course Plan
Total Duration: 50 hours
Session Duration: 1.5 hours
Total Sessions: 34 Sessions (approx.)
Topic 1: Cell Biology - (4 sessions | 6 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Cell theory, ultrastructure of prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells
- Membrane structure & transport
- Origin of cells, cell division (mitosis)
- Assessment Focus: Paper 1 (MCQs), Paper 2 (Data-based), Lab activities
- Practical Work: Microscopy and mitotic index analysis
Topic 2: Molecular Biology - (4 sessions | 6 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
- Enzymes, DNA structure and replication
- Transcription & translation, cell respiration, photosynthesis
- Assessment Focus: Paper 2 (Data response), Paper 3 (HL), IA Prep
- Practical Work: Enzyme experiments and chromatography
Topic 3: Genetics - (4 sessions | 6 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Inheritance, Mendelian ratios
- Meiosis, genetic modification and biotechnology
- Assessment Focus: Paper 1, Paper 2 short/long response
- Practical Work: Modelling genetic crosses and DNA extraction
Topic 4: Ecology - (3 sessions | 4.5 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycling
- Climate change, greenhouse gases, population estimation
- Assessment Focus: Paper 2 and field-based IA ideas
- Practical Work: Quadrat sampling or ecological survey
Topic 5: Evolution and Biodiversity - (5 sessions | 7.5 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Evidence for evolution
- Natural selection
- Classification of species (binomial nomenclature, clades)
- Assessment Focus: Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Activity: Cladogram building
Topic 6: Human Physiology - (4 sessions | 6 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Digestive system, circulatory system
- Gas exchange, immune system
- Neurons, synapses, and hormones (intro HL)
- Assessment Focus: Paper 2 – long response, diagrams
- Practical Work: Heart rate and ventilation rate labs
HL Extension Topics (covered alongside SL) - (4 sessions | 6 hours)
- HL-only topics from units like nucleic acids, metabolic pathways, immunity, plant biology
- Assessment Focus: Paper 3 (HL only), concept linking to IA
- Activity: Data-based questions and analysis
Assessment & Exam Skills Training - (2 sessions | 3 hours)
- Topics Covered:
- Paper 1: Multiple-choice strategies
- Paper 2: Structured & extended responses
- Paper 3: Data-based questions (HL only)
- Command terms and exam rubric understanding
- Activity: Timed mini-papers and peer review
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