course

noun:a direction or route taken
- The ship changed its course to avoid the storm.
noun:a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject
- I'm taking a course in digital marketing this semester.
noun:the way in which something progresses or develops into
- We were surprised by the course of events.
noun:a part of a meal served at one time
- The main course was a perfectly cooked steak.
noun:a regular or prescribed path, especially in a competition or race
- The marathon course goes through the city center and finishes at the park.