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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

So which MCPS science courses count as a lab?[/quote]
I agree that most science classes have lab. It's not like college where you have to sign up for lab separately. Biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science all probably count as lab courses, even if they're not AP.[/quote]

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