In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: SPCH M01.

Develops further engineering drawing skills through computer-aided design (CAD) software in three dimensions using Solidworks. Enhances three-dimensional (3D) spatial visualization and refinement of 3D modeling representations. Covers principles in mechanical design, design methodology, design for manufacturing, and cultivates topics in engineering materials selection and metal forming/removal theory through various case studies and examples. Advances the understanding of the engineering design process and problem solving through design projects. Prerequisites: ENGR M04. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: This course prepares the students for the Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) exam, an internationally recognized industry certification; students who pass this exam are capable of performing industry modeling at a proficient level and are able to utilize this skillset as a form of employment.

Introduces documentary cinema and media through a formal, historical, social and political perspective. Focuses on analysis of various types of domestic and international documentary films with a wide range of subject matter. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: HUM M17; FILM M15.

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course educates students about cloud computing, cloud deployment and service models, cloud infrastructure, cloud backup and storage, security issues related to the cloud, and how to leverage the cloud for cost savings. This course uses a curriculum that is provided by the Amazon AWS Academy and has zero text cost. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CNIT R101 or CNIT R120 or CNIT R142. Transfer credit: CSU.