Course: #IB304, S1
Course: #IB306, S2
Grade(s) offered: Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: IB Biology S
After taking IB Biology SL, seniors can enroll in the second-year course of IB Biology HL. During year two, HL Biology covers topics on biotechnology, evolution, human physiology, ecology and conservation, and botany.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The full International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme is an all-inclusive, two-year curriculum for juniors and seniors. Students can also pursue an IB Bilingual Diploma to demonstrate their language proficiency.
If you're looking for a rigorous, college-level course of study, community camaraderie and potential college credit, you'll find it all in the full IB Diploma Programme at Minnetonka High School; if not interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma Program, students can take individual IB courses. IB is ideally suited for motivated students who enjoy delving deeper into concepts and considering their global implications. IB students share a well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to diverse viewpoints.
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Course: #IB300, S1
Course: #IB302, S2
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Chemistry or Chemistry Honors for IB Biology SL course
IB Biology SL will concentrate on cell biology, biochemistry, DNA and biotechnology, genetics, and evolution.
Course: #IB308, S1
Course: #IB310, S2
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Chemistry
IB Physics SL is a fast-paced course that covers a broad range of physics concepts including mechanics, waves, electricity, magnetism, energy production, atomic physics, and astrophysics.
Course: #IB316, S1
Course: #IB318, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
This continuation of IB SEHS SL covers the endocrine, integumentary, immune, and nervous systems.
Course: #IB312, S1
Course: #IB314, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Chemistry
This course incorporates human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, psychology, and nutrition, in the context of sport, exercise, and health.
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IB Diploma Candidates Celebrate Extended Essay Milestone
Students involved in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme celebrated the completion of their Extended Essay. Students presented longform essays written on a topic of their choosing, which they spent the semester researching. This signature aspect of the IB Diploma serves as an opportunity for students to explore a special area of interest, while working closely with an advisor.