BSH IB Group 4

The focus of the Biology course is that of scientific methodology and knowledge applied to biological sciences. This will provide students, who wish to consider further study in biological science, a solid foundation from which to develop further understanding. For those students who choose other options after the International Baccalaureate, these courses will provide a sound understanding of key biological topics to enable comprehension of contemporary issues in Biology.

Most units of work will have at least one assessed piece of laboratory work which will examine some of the different areas of the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC). This will be accompanied by pieces of work that assess the complete IAC. This will enable a development of manipulative skills involved in practical work as well as different aspects of the scientific method.

Through a variety of teaching methods and experimentation, students will develop understanding of scientific methods and knowledge and the ability to apply and utilize this learning in both a theoretical and practical sense.

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Chemistry is a central science and chemical principles underpin the physical environment in which we live. As well as being an academic subject in its own right, it is also a pre-requisite for many other courses in higher education, such as medicine, biological and environmental sciences. It is a logical subject much valued by professions outside of science, such as law, accountancy, and politics.

This course offers the student the opportunity to combine academic study with the acquisition of practical and manipulative skills. It is expected that students embarking on the course will read around the subject, be curious, and be prepared to challenge ideas and facts they encounter. Chemistry is an experimental science. Considerable emphasis is placed on learning through practical work in the laboratories.

Most units of work will have at least one assessed piece of laboratory work which will examine some of the different areas of the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC). This will be accompanied by pieces of work that assess the complete IAC. This will enable a development of manipulative skills involved in practical work as well as different aspects of the scientific method.

Through a variety of teaching methods and experimentation, students will develop understanding of scientific methods and knowledge and the ability to apply and utilize this learning in both a theoretical and practical sense.

A level of competence in mathematics is important for any student wishing to embark on this course.

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