plural of course load

(roofing) The last or top course of roofing materials, such as tile, roll roofing, shingles, etc. that covers the ridge and overlaps the intersecting field roofing.

(construction) A sacrificial material used to shield a waterproofing material from damaging external forces.

plural of matter of course

(historical) A course of higher education for women in imperial Russia.

(construction) A layer in a wall, foundation etc. which prevents moisture spreading into interior areas.

out of order; not in harmony or agreement

(education, academics) A unit for measuring the amount of academic studies; exact definition varies by learning institution. Typically, there is a minimum number of course credits required as precondition for graduation.

A course or path between two or more objects which, if continued at the current rate, will result in a collision.

(UK) An academic course intended to equip students with the skills they need in order to take further courses.