2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

cytology, genetics, ecology, evolution, human
anatomy, botany and general zoology. IB Biology
HL is a process-driven course containing internal
and external assessment components. In addition
to short- and long-term laboratory experiences,
students demonstrate their ability to design and
execute scientific investigations through an
interdisciplinary group project.
Chemistry I (IB) 11-12 1
Prerequisite: IB Admission
This course is designed to meet the IB
requirements for Chemistry SL or the first year of
Chemistry HL. It is designed to expand on the
knowledge and experimental skills obtained in
International Scholars Chemistry and to prepare the
student for further study of pure and applied
sciences in higher education. It will also help the
student to develop the ability to analyze scientific
literature critically and to develop manipulative and
experimental skills necessary to perform college
level scientific investigations. Topics
Include Stoichiometry, Atomic Theory, Chemical
Bonding, States of Matter, Carbon Chemistry, and
the Periodic Table. The second year of HL
Chemistry goes on to emphasize carbon chemistry,
biochemistry and environmental chemistry. A threehour
IB exam is taken at the end of the SL
Chemistry course. The IB Internal Assessment for
this course includes formal lab reports, informal lab
notebook excerpts, and participation in the IB
Group 4 Project.
analysis, and evaluation in laboratory reports,
textbook problems, and testing. Maintenance of a
laboratory report portfolio and a working scientist's
notebook for evaluation by International
Baccalaureate examiners is required.
Physics II (IB) 12 1
Prerequisite: Physics I (IB)
This course is designed to meet the requirements
for the second year of International Baccalaureate
SL/ HL Physics. This course expands on all the
concepts topics introduced in IB Physics I, and
specifically prepares students for the IB SL/HL
Physics exam for possible college credit, and
entrance into a university physics, math or
engineering program. Students demonstrate
acquired knowledge through data collection in
laboratory experience, data analysis and evaluation
in laboratory reports, textbook problems, and
testing, and maintain a laboratory report portfolio, in
conjunction with a working scientist's notebook for
evaluation by International Baccalaureate
examiners. Strong math skills, reading
comprehension, and the ability to critically analyze
data are essential to success in this course.
Chemistry II (IB) 12 1
Prerequisite: Chemistry I (IB)
This course description pertains to the second year
of HL Chemistry only. This course is designed to
expand on the knowledge and experimental skills
obtained in SL Chemistry and to prepare the
student for further study of pure and applied
sciences in higher education. It will also help the
student to develop the ability to analyze scientific
literature critically and to develop manipulative and
experimental skills necessary to perform college
level scientific investigations. Topics include
Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry,
Human Biochemistry, as well as a review of topics
covered during the SL Chemistry year. The internal
assessment for this class includes formal and
informal lab reports. A four-and-half-hour IB exam
is taken at the end of the HL Chemistry course in
the senior year. Participation in the IB Group 4
Project is required once during the two-year
program.
Physics I (IB) 11-12 1
Prerequisite: IB Admission
This course is designed to build a foundation in the
senior year for Standard Level International
Baccalaureate Physics. Students use applied
mathematics to solve problems from classical
physics to relativity and astrophysics and
demonstrate acquired knowledge through
data collection in laboratory experience, data
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