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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These are the UMD entrance requirements:

Four years of English
Four years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students who complete Algebra II prior to their final year must complete the four-year mathematics requirement by taking a course or courses that utilize non-trivial algebra. Examples of courses meeting this requirement include Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus and successor courses, Statistics, and College Algebra.
Three years of history or social science
[b]Three years of science in at least two different areas, with at least two lab experiences[/b]
Two years of foreign language
 [/quote]

May be students interested in humanities, arts, music, linguistics, etc. may be doing three science courses, as required by MCPS, but[b] may not have two lab experiences.[/b]

MCPS Curriculum: 22 credits required in Grades 9–12 for graduation
English ................................................................. 4
Math..................................................................... 4
Science ................................................................ 3
Social Studies......................................................... 3
Fine Arts................................................................ 1
Foreign Language orAdvanced Technology Education ......2
Health Education .................................................... 0.5
Physical Education .................................................. 1
Technology Education ...............................................1
Electives ............................................................... 2.5 (selected from academic majors or special subjects)[/quote]

This is a very good point.  I always assumed that ALL MCPS science classes have a lab component.  Am I wrong?  Only AP Bio has a double period class at many schools.  I'm assuming that other science classes have lab built-in, just not everyday.[/quote]

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