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essential course
[ɪˈsenʃəl kɔːrs]
noun
pl: essential courses
curso essencial
1.
A required or mandatory academic course that forms a fundamental part of a curriculum or degree program
Mathematics is an essential course for engineering students.
Matemática é um curso essencial para estudantes de engenharia.
2.
A foundational training program covering basic skills or knowledge necessary for a profession or field
The essential course in first aid is required for all healthcare workers.
O curso essencial de primeiros socorros é obrigatório para todos os profissionais de saúde.
Synonyms
required course
mandatory course
core course
foundational course
compulsory course
Antonyms
elective course
optional course
supplementary course
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
curso essencial
Standard term used in Brazilian educational institutions
São Paulo
curso essencial
Common in São Paulo universities and technical schools
Portugal
curso essencial
Used in Portuguese higher education system; sometimes 'disciplina obrigatória'
Related Idioms & Phrases
a must-have course
core curriculum
bread and butter course
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