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A basic introduction to a subject that covers the main ideas
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- The university offers a variety of introductory courses, including Art History 101.
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A fun aside is that NASA bought at least 10 Programma 101s and used them for the calculations for the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.
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Many students start their studies with Math 101 to grasp the basics of algebra.
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Before diving into advanced topics, it's essential to complete Chemistry 101 to understand the fundamentals.
Synonyms
introduction
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A book that gives basic information for beginners
takes the form of a course or class rather than a single text
basics
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Important facts or skills you learn first in a subject
is presented as an introductory course rather than just a list of essentials
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Basic ideas you learn first when studying a subject
focuses on teaching as a first course instead of only principles
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An easy introduction to a subject for people with no previous knowledge
is the general beginner course label rather than a specific manual
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Etymology
101 Comes from US college course numbers, where 101 was the number for the first class on a subject. So calling something 101 means the 'basic' or 'introductory' ideas you need to start.