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This beginning course is designed to introduce students to computer basic technology and operation. Students learn computer terminologies, improve typing and mouse skills, obtain familiarity with file management, filenames and file formats. Students learn best practices using Internet browsers. Additionally, this course helps students to develop techniques for finding information on various Internet sites.

This course uses Windows 11.

This beginning course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Microsoft Office Online applications and OneDrive. Students learn how to use Word templates to create flyers, a cover letter, and a resume. Students also learn to use Excel to create a basic spreadsheet and add basic Excel functions. In addition, students send emails with attachments using Outlook.

This course uses OneDrive and Microsoft Office 365/2021.

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• Advisory: CS 3 or CIS 1.

This course covers the fundamentals of Project Management theory, implementation, and best practices. It is aimed at students who work mostly in the Technology sectors covering software and website development, and other areas of computer science or information systems. Students will learn the theory, as well as the use of Project Management software to plan, track and manage project resources. Topics covered include project life cycles, tasks, schedules, resources, and costs.

CIS 9A is the same course as CS 9A. Credit may be earned for one, not both.

• Advisory: CIS 9A or CS 9A.

This course covers advanced topics of Project Management theory and practice. Students will learn how to manage projects with changing tasks and schedules, and to adjust their resources and budgets. Also covered are leadership and communication skills. Students will complement the theory with case studies and the use of Project Management software.

CIS 9B is the same course as CS 9B. Credit may be earned for one, not both.

• Prerequisite: None.

Beginners learn word processing, including terminology, software, and processing possibilities. Hands-on experience in popular software applications on an IBM compatible machine. Bring a two-sided, double-density computer disk to class.

• Prerequisite: None.

Continue learning word processing skills including terminology, software, and processing possibilities. Designed for those who have some elementary knowledge of word processing on an IBM compatible machine. Bring a two-sided, double-density computer disk to class.

• Prerequisite: None.

Continue learning more advanced word processing skills, including terminology, software, and processing possibilities. Designed for those who have knowledge of word processing on an IBM compatible machine. Bring a two-sided, double density computer disk to class.

• Prerequisite: None.

Beginners learn about data files, including terminology, software, and processing possibilities. Hands-on experience in a popular software applications on an IBM compatible machine. Bring a two-sided, double-density computer disk to class.

• Prerequisite: None.

Beginners learn about search engines for browsing the internet, terminology, software, and safety precautions. Hands-on experience in popular software applications on an IBM compatible machine. Bring a two-sided, double-density computer disk to class for transferring information.

• Prerequisite: None.

Beginners learn through hands-on experience about using the computer keyboard, learn what a mouse is and how to use it, and the fundamentals of how a computer works. Learn to use a computer safely and comfortably while learning computer terminology. Bring a two-sided, double-density computer disk to class.

C-ID: COMM 110.

IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication)

Formerly SPEECH 1.

Whether applying for your dream job, creating videos for social media, proposing a toast to a loved one, or advocating for the rights of your community, public speaking skills are essential. Research shows that those who speak effectively to culturally diverse audiences benefit in their personal, public, and professional lives. This course will help you find and exercise your voice through the theory and practice of public speaking. You will learn the mechanics behind preparing for, writing, and delivering great speeches and will have the opportunity to inform, motivate, entertain, or persuade culturally diverse audiences in a supportive environment.

C-ID: COMM 190.

IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication) or 3B (Humanities)

• Advisory: COM ST 11.

Formerly SPEECH 2.

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of persuasion, which includes ancient and modern theories of persuasion in addition to the functions and processes of persuasion. In this course, students also learn about the role of persuasion in historical social movements and diverse orators who have positively contributed to society. Lastly, students formulate logical persuasive speeches to live audiences.

Formerly SPEECH 3.

This course focuses on improvement in voice and articulation. It features analysis of the student’s voice and articulation problems and offers specific strategies for improvement. Techniques in relaxation, breath control, articulation, vocal variety and pronunciation are emphasized. In addition, students learn skills in oral interpretation, public speaking, and transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

C-ID: COMM 170.

Satisfies Global Citizenship

• Advisory: COM ST 11.

Formerly SPEECH 4.

This course focuses on the oral interpretation of poetry and prose, with a special emphasis on literature by and about cultural groups in the United States, including African-Americans, Asian-Americans, European-Americans, Jewish-Americans, Latino/a-Americans, Arab-Americans, Indigenous peoples of the United States and others. Through the process of oral interpretation, students will analyze works of literature, discover a personal connection to the material, and share their emotional and intellectual creation — using voice and body — with an audience. Students will learn to appreciate the similarities and differences among cultures and how culture affects the author’s voice by studying and performing multicultural literature.

C-ID: COMM 140.

IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication)

• Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Formerly SPEECH 6.

This course focuses on the identification and analysis of processes and challenges of communication as affected by small group interactions. This course helps students develop competence and confidence as a group member and leader through a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge of small groups in everyday life. The course focuses on the principles of communication theory as they apply to the small group setting with an emphasis on practical application through study and practice in various group activities.

IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Satisfies Global Citizenship

This class explores the role of agitational and protest communication in the formation, processes, and goals of different historical and contemporary movements. Agitational and protest communication includes the strategies, tactics, and communication utilized by movements to resist or provide different perspectives, including those that have been excluded or silenced. Attention is given to theories, contexts, and strategies related to agitational and protest movements, as well as numerous examples of diverse protest movements in modern and contemporary history.

C-ID: COMM 120.

IGETC AREA 1C (Oral Communication).

• Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

Formerly SPEECH 11.

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of argumentation and debate concepts and theories to successfully dissect and deliver arguments in distinct contexts and public speaking settings and to critically evaluate the arguments of others. The course covers concepts, such as Aristotle’s proof of ethos, pathos, and logos, audience analysis, ethics in argumentation, critical listening, and effective verbal and nonverbal practices for effective argumentation. Lastly, the course includes analysis of strong evidence and the process of reasoning needed for effective arguing and presentation of arguments to live audiences.