Definition

Noun A course that all students in a particular program, school, or university must successfully complete as a mandatory part of their curriculum. It is not an elective choice.

Usage

The term "required course" is used in academic contexts to specify mandatory classes. It is often contrasted with "elective course."

Examples * All engineering students must take Physics 101 as a required course. * The university added a new ethics class to its list of required courses for graduation. * Is Statistics a required course for the business major?

Advanced Usage

• "Core required course": Emphasizes that the course is part of the fundamental, central requirements of a program.
  • Calculus is a core required course for the science degrees.
• The concept can be implied in administrative language:
  • This class is a requirement for your degree.

Variants and Related Words

• Prerequisite (noun): A course or condition that must be completed or met before a student is allowed to enroll in a more advanced course. (e.g., )
• Core course/curriculum (noun): The central, fundamental courses required of all students in a program, often forming the essential knowledge base.
• Mandatory class/course (noun phrase): A direct synonym emphasizing the compulsory nature.

Synonyms

• Compulsory course
• Mandatory course
• Obligatory class

Antonyms

• Elective (course)
• Optional course

Noun

1. a course that all students are required to take