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The IB syllabus (first examination 2016)

The new syllabus for first examinations 2016 contains several changes with respect to the previous (2009) version.

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The syllabus

An explanation of the new syllabus format can be read here

Options 2016

One option is studied from the choice of four below (click headings for syllabus):

No options will be expected for students studying for the 2022 exam session.

Option A - Materials Core topics (5 hours)

  • A.1 Materials science introduction
  • A.2 Metals and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy
  • A.3 Catalysts
  • A.4 Liquid crystals
  • A.5 Polymers
  • A.6 Nanotechnology
  • A.7 Environmental impact-plastics

Additional higher level topics (10 hours)

  • A.8 Superconducting metals and X-ray crystallography
  • A.9 Condensation polymers
  • A.10 Environmental impact-heavy metals

Option B - Biochemistry Core topics

  • B.1 Introduction to biochemistry
  • B.2 Proteins and enzymes
  • B.3 Lipids
  • B.4 Carbohydrates
  • B.5 Vitamins
  • B.6 Biochemistry and the environment

Additional higher level topics

  • B.7 Proteins and enzymes
  • B.8 Nucleic acids
  • B.9 Biological pigments
  • B.10 Stereochemistry in biomolecules

Option C - Energy Core topics

  • C.1 Energy sources
  • C.2 Fossil fuels
  • C.3 Nuclear fusion and fission
  • C.4 Solar energy
  • C.5 Environmental impact-global warming

Additional higher level topics

  • C.6 Electrochemistry, rechargeable batteries and fuel cells
  • C.7 Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission
  • C.8 Photovoltaic and dye-sensitized solar cells

Option D - Medicinal chemistry Core topics

  • D.1 Pharmaceutical products and drug action
  • D.2 Aspirin and penicillin
  • D.3 Opiates
  • D.4 pH regulation of the stomach
  • D.5 Anti-viral medications
  • D.6 Environmental impact of some medications

Additional higher level topics

  • D.7 Taxol-a chiral auxiliary case study
  • D.8 Nuclear medicine
  • D.9 Drug detection and analysis

Practical work

Practical Internal Assessment 2016

Internally assessed and externally moderated

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