This course provides training and practice in basic principles of effective oral communication through participation in public speaking, group discussion, and oral reading. It emphasizes being at ease in front of, and with, a group, and developing constructive attitudes, organized thinking, proper use of voice and body, and critical listening. Field trips may be required. Additional Catalog Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as COMM R101.Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course explores the physical demands of the fire service and provides those enrolled in the Fire Fighter Academy with the correct training practices to meet those physical demands. This class is designed to teach a variety of body flexibility, strengthening, cardiovascular operations and overall health and wellness. Included will be muscle toning, muscle endurance, body alignment, balance, conditioning and nutrition planning. This class will include some level of anatomical, physiological, nutrition and mental health instruction. Demonstration of the body's muscle and joint functions so the student may develop the ability to learn, explore, and enhance their body strength, flexibility, balance, core stability, muscular/breathing endurance and body systems assisting in the execution of life and fire safety operation. The fitness class process will consist of lecture, warm-up through stretching, the intense engagement of the physical combination between muscle and cardiovascular use and a body cool-down. The objective is to improve flexibility, strength, cardio using the body and other equipment to facilitate objectives. This class will utilize various types of equipment in conjunction with the body being the main source equipment through movement. Equipment used may include body balls, jump ropes, cardio machines, free weights and the physical fitness equipment as needed, including emphasis on fire equipment, tools, situations and exercises in the fitness process. Field trips may be required. Corequisites: FT R170. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course provides instruction and hands-on training in the areas of hardware installation, software configuration, diagnostics and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, basic networking, basic security, and wireless. Operating systems are also covered including Microsoft Windows, Android, Apple iOS, and macOS. Students will also receive instruction on safety and environmental considerations as it relates to computing environments. In addition, this course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Oxnard College is a CompTIA Authorized Partner Program which entitles our students to significant discounts on CompTIA certification vouchers. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: ENGT R142.