COM131 — Intro to Oral Communication 3 Hours
The oral communication course combines communication theory with the practice of oral communication skills. The course 1 develops awareness of the communication process 2 provides inventional organizational and expressive strategies 3 promotes understanding of and adaptation to a variety of communication contexts and 4 emphasizes critical skills in listening reading thinking and speaking. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C2 900 Fourth Semester - 15-16 Hours Course # Course Title Hours 96 2026 - 2027 Programs Fine Arts 3 Hours Social Science 3 Hours AGR Electives 3-4 Hours AGR Electives or Additional General Education Courses 6 Hours Footnotes * A sequence of biology may be required for full transfer benefits. (BIO 112 and BIO 113) AGRICULTURE - CROP AND SOIL SCIENCE Associate in Science Degree with a Concentration in Agriculture - Crop and Soil Science, Mechanization** (116) The concentration in agriculture prepares students to transfer to four-year universities to pursue a bachelor's degree in agriculture. The study of crops and soils provides opportunities for careers in crop production, crop agribusiness management, and merchandising, soil conservation, ecology and management. The study of agricultural mechanization provides career opportunities involving the application, service, management and marketing of agricultural engineering technologies. Follow