Is a course defined as a continuous vertical section of masonry units?

A course refers specifically to a horizontal layer of masonry units, such as bricks or blocks, that are laid in a row. In masonry construction, each course is stacked on top of the previous one, creating the vertical height of a wall. If the definition stated that a course is a continuous horizontal section, it would be accurate. However, because the question incorrectly describes a course as a "continuous vertical section," the assertion is false. Therefore, the answer indicating that the statement is false is correct, as the definition contradicts the established terminology in masonry.