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Coursework: Definition, Examples, and Related Products

Definition:

Coursework refers to the assigned tasks, exercises, or projects that students are required to complete as part of their academic courses. It is designed to assess their understanding of the subject matter and contributes to their final grades.

Example Sentence: The biology coursework involved conducting experiments and analyzing data to understand the principles of genetics.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In a general sense, coursework encompasses all the academic work assigned to a student throughout a course or program.

Example Sentence: The history major had to complete a substantial amount of coursework on various periods in world history.

Sense 2:

In a specific sense, coursework can refer to the practical or hands-on activities that are directly related to the subject being studied.

Example Sentence: The engineering coursework required students to design and build a functioning prototype for their final project.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Coursework is often assigned to students at regular intervals throughout the academic year.

Example Sentence: The psychology professor distributed the coursework assignments at the beginning of each month.

Usage 2:

Coursework contributes to the overall evaluation of a student's performance and is typically graded by the instructor or professor.

Example Sentence: Sarah received an A- on her literature coursework, indicating a high level of comprehension and analysis.

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