Generally divided into professional courses and basic courses. For example, in computer science and technology, the basic courses are Chinese, mathematics and English, and the specialized courses include computer composition principle, programming and operating system.
Elementary course
Refers to the basic theory and skills courses of natural science and humanities and social sciences offered by colleges and secondary specialized schools according to the professional training objectives. For example, the basic courses of freshmen are: Chinese, English, advanced mathematics and so on.
Professional courses
Enable students to master the necessary professional basic theory, professional knowledge and professional skills, understand the frontier science and technology and development trend of this major, and cultivate the ability to analyze and solve general practical problems within this major. For example, computer majors should study hardware, operating system, programming and other related courses.
University courses are divided into compulsory courses and elective courses. Elective courses are divided into restricted elective courses and unrestricted elective courses. If divided by major, that is, public courses and professional courses, the two can cross. Compulsory courses are relative to "elective courses".
From the original meaning, it is very important to explain the courses that must be studied and mastered in learning. For example, in university study, philosophy is a compulsory course; There are also some national examination courses, such as CET-4 "Oral English". Its meaning is very broad. The main required courses for undergraduate students are: ideological and moral cultivation, English, modern history of China, military theory, specialized courses and physical education.