Provides an overview of the architecture, structure, functions, components and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Covers topics such as Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, network technologies, media and topologies, protocols, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Layer, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Layer, security, management tools, and Local Area Network (LAN) versus Wide Area Network (WAN) environments. Prepares students for CompTIA.org Network+ certification. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: CNSE M10.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Students may enroll in up to 14 units of work experience education per semester or term; There is no limit to the number of terms for which a student may enroll in work experience education.

Provides training for students who seek an understanding of Microsoft cloud fundamentals. Covers Azure services and resource subscriptions, storage, virtual machine management, virtual networks, active directory identities, core services, security and compliance, pricing, and cloud management tools. Aligns to current Microsoft Azure cloud certification. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: This course helps prepare students to pass the Microsoft Azure Certification.

Introduces the current networking hardware and software skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of networking. Includes networking fundamentals such as the networking standards and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, transmission basics, network protocols, topologies and access methods, network operating systems, and troubleshooting and network security. Transfer credit: CSU.