CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name: IB Biology Year One and Two SL Type of Course: Core Course
Available to: 11th and 12th grade( IB)
Prerequisites: Must be in the IB program
Description: This course is a college-level, two-year course that examines life and living systems through scientific inquiry, emphasizing experimentation, analysis, and collaboration to help students understand interactions from the molecular level to the biosphere. Through unifying themes and real-world scientific issues, students develop the knowledge, skills, and curiosity needed to make sense of hte living world and apply biological thinking beyond the classroom. Exam Required. This course is only for students in the IB program. Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: IB Chemistry Year One and Two SL Type of Course: Core Course
Available to: 11th and 12th grade( IB)
Prerequisites: Must be in the IB program
Description: This is a college-level, two-year course that focuses on understanding matter by identifying microscopic patterns that explain and predict macroscopic behavior, emphasizing the development of models and theories through creative, rational thinking. Through scientific inquiry and engagement with real-world issues, students build transferable skills, deepen their understanding of scientific concepts, and foster curiosity. Exam Required. This course is only for students in the IB program. Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
Course Name: IB Physics Year One and Two SL Type of Course: Core Course
Available to: 11th and 12th grade( IB)
Prerequisites: Must be in IB program
Description: This is a college-level, two-year course that explores the natural world by using observation, models, and theories to explain phenomena ranging from atomic structure to the universe, while also enabling humanity to share and influence its environment. Through scientific inquiry and engagement with real-world issues, students develop transferable skills, deepen their understanding of physics concepts, and foster curiosity. Exam Required. This course is only for students in the IB program. Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course.
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