core coursework
[kɔr ˈkɔrsˌwɝk]
nounpl: core coursework (invariable) or core courseeworks
🇧🇷 disciplinas obrigatórias do núcleo curricular
1. The mandatory or fundamental courses that all students in a program must complete, forming the foundation of their education or degree
All engineering students must complete core coursework in mathematics, physics, and chemistry before taking electives.
Todos os estudantes de engenharia devem completar as disciplinas obrigatórias do núcleo em matemática, física e química antes de escolher disciplinas eletivas.
2. Essential academic requirements that cannot be substituted and are considered vital to a student's major or program
The core coursework for this business degree includes accounting, economics, and management principles.
As disciplinas obrigatórias do núcleo para esse grau em negócios incluem contabilidade, economia e princípios de gestão.
💡 In both US and Brazilian educational systems, core coursework represents the standardized foundation of academic programs. In the US, core coursework is typically completed in the first two years of college. In Brazil, the concept is similar but often integrated differently depending on whether students attend public universities (which tend to have stricter core requirements) or private institutions. The term reflects the importance of ensuring all graduates meet minimum competency standards in their field.
Related Idioms & Phrases
knock out your core coursework
get through the core coursework
core coursework requirements
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