2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin

SCI2012A/SCI2012B Adv Sci3 Earth SpSys A

0.5 credit per semester

Earth/Space Science (prior-to-secondary) covers basic principles of earth and space science. These may include plate tectonics, rocks and the rock cycle, weather, ocean currents, movements of the Earth, moon, and planets, components of the galaxy and universe, or other topics consistent with state academic standards for earth and space science. This course is not NGSS aligned.

Grade Level: 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
No repeats for credit

Special Program or Cluster Designations:

• Montgomery Blair HS Science/Math/Computer Science Magnet - Science
• Poolesville HS Whole-School Magnet - Science, Mathematics & Computer Science House

Additional Course Information:

• Certificate of Merit (CM)
• Advanced-Level
• National Collegiate Athletic Association Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse (NCAA/IEC)