Biology for the IB Diploma Coursebook

Biology for the IB Diploma, Second edition covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Biology for first examination in 2016.

Brenda Walpole (Author), Ashby Merson-Davies (Author), Leighton Dann (Author), Peter Hoeben (Author), Mark Headlee (Author)

9781107654600, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 March 2014

414 pages
27.6 x 21.9 x 1.7 cm, 1.03 kg

Biology for the IB Diploma, Second edition covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Biology for first examination in 2016. The second edition of this well-received Coursebook is fullly updated for the IB Biology syllabus for first examination in 2016, comprehensively covering all requirements. Get the best coverage of the syllabus with clear assessment statements, and links to Theory of Knowledge, International-mindedness and Nature of Science themes. Exam preparation is supported with plenty of sample exam questions, online test questions and exam tips. Chapters covering the Options and Nature of Science, assessment guidance and answers to questions are included in the free online material available with the book.

Introduction
1. Cell biology
2. Molecular biology
3. Genetics
4. Ecology
5. Evolution and biodiversity
6. Human physiology
7. Nucleic acids HL
8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis HL
9. Plant biology HL
10. Genetics and evolution HL
11. Animal physiology HL
Answers to test yourself questions
Glossary
Option A. Neurobiology and behaviour
Option B. Biotechnology and bioinformatics
Option C. Ecology and conservation
Option D. Human health and physiology
Assessment guidance
Model exam papers and mark schemes
Nature of Science
Answers to exam-style questions
Answers to Options questions.

Subject Areas: Educational: Biology [YQSB], Educational: Sciences, general science [YQS], Teachers' classroom resources & material [JNUM], Teaching of a specific subject [JNU]