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. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM M01.

Focuses on the use of narrative forms in interactive media to conceptualize, design, and produce engaging content for the major social platforms. Creates non-linear and interactive story structures. Includes topics on optimizing video production for mobile delivery, analyzing the effectiveness of social campaigns, and digital media storytelling with a journalistic emphasis. Transfer credit: CSU.

Prepares students to render pre-hospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during inter-facility transfer. Introduces topics in the field of emergency care including anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, medical and traumatic emergencies and injuries. Corequisites: EMT M01L. Recommended Prep: NS M19. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Successful completion of this course and EMT M01L will prepare the student to take the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) Basic Exam (providing all other requirements are met); students are required to bring a current CPR card to the first day of class to remain enrolled in the class; due to clinical facility requirements, students must be 18 years old by the first day of class; evidence of current health insurance and clearance of health appraisal, background check, and drug screening is required prior to clinical rotations and for continued enrollment in the course. Formerly: HS M24.