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experimental course

[/ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl kɔːrs/]
nounpl: experimental courses
curso experimental
1. A course of study or training that is based on trial, testing, or practical experience rather than established methods; a course designed to test new teaching methods or subject matter
The university launched an experimental course in artificial intelligence to assess student interest and learning outcomes.
A universidade lançou um curso experimental em inteligência artificial para avaliar o interesse dos alunos e resultados de aprendizagem.
2. A course that serves as a pilot program before full implementation in the curriculum
This experimental course will help determine if the new curriculum design is effective.
Este curso experimental ajudará a determinar se o novo design curricular é eficaz.
Synonyms
pilot coursetrial coursetest courseinnovative course
Antonyms
traditional courseestablished courseconventional course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso experimental
Standard usage in Brazilian educational institutions
São Paulo
curso experimental
Common in academic contexts
Portugal
curso experimental
Also used in Portuguese education system; sometimes 'curso piloto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

trial and error course
learning laboratory
proof of concept course
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