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fundamental course
[ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl kɔːrs]
noun
pl: fundamental courses
curso fundamental
1.
A basic or introductory course that covers essential principles or foundational knowledge in a subject
The fundamental course in physics covers mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
O curso fundamental de física abrange mecânica, termodinâmica e ondas.
2.
An essential course required as a prerequisite for advanced study
All engineering students must complete the fundamental course in mathematics before taking calculus.
Todos os alunos de engenharia devem completar o curso fundamental de matemática antes de fazer cálculo.
Synonyms
basic course
introductory course
foundational course
essential course
preliminary course
Antonyms
advanced course
specialized course
graduate course
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
curso fundamental
Standard usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
curso básico
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
curso elementar
Portuguese preference for 'elementar' or 'curso base'
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to basics
get down to fundamentals
the fundamentals of the matter
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