corequisite
[/koʊˈrɛkwɪzɪt/]
nounpl: corequisites
pré-requisito simultâneo
1. A course or requirement that must be taken at the same time as another course, rather than before it
Mathematics 101 is a corequisite for Physics 201, meaning students must take both courses in the same semester.
Matemática 101 é um pré-requisito simultâneo para Física 201, significando que os alunos devem cursar ambas as disciplinas no mesmo semestre.
2. An academic requirement that must be satisfied concurrently with another requirement
The language lab is a corequisite for the Spanish course.
O laboratório de idiomas é um pré-requisito simultâneo para o curso de Espanhol.
This is primarily an academic/educational term commonly used in university registration systems in both the USA and Brazil. In American universities, corequisites are increasingly used to support student success by allowing prerequisite and foundational courses to be taken simultaneously. Brazilian universities (USP, UFRJ, etc.) use similar systems but may employ different terminology. The concept reflects modern educational strategies focused on student progression and reducing time-to-degree.
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