# Computer and Networking Tech (CNET) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 9 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30004

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### CNET 219 — NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDAMENTALS

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 6 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cnet.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Presents topics in network connectivity. Discusses the underlying infrastructure of networks including both wired and wireless components. Includes basic terminology, cable types, wiring structures, wireless communications, installation factors and techniques. Both wired and wireless standards for copper, fiber and wireless communications will be covered. Addresses topics on industry standard network certification tests.

### CNET 221 — COMPUTER WORKSTATION ADMINISTRATION

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Presents fundamental concepts for configuration of Windows based computers, devices, users, and associated network or security resources. The course covers windows desktop computers in a network based environment that IT support technicians typically work. Operating systems are configured in both domain-based and peer-to-peer network environments with access to the Internet and cloud services. Students learn concepts using both desktop and enterprise Virtualization to configure operating systems and access services.

### CNET 235 — CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 6 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Investigates computer and network security issues in a Linux environment. Examines simulated attacks and how to use network security products, operating system security features, and other hardware/software based tools to counter these threats and harden networks.

### CNET 240 — CLOUD COMPUTING FOR TECHNICIANS

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 4 hours per week: (2.50 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cnet.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Introduces concepts of Cloud Computing for computer technicians who maintain work environments using cloud services.

### CNET 252 — WORK EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGY

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/1.50 - 12.00 work experience hours)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only
- Repeatable: 3 Times

Provides opportunities for students in Computer and Networking Technology to connect academic curricula to experiential learning in the workplace as an internship, Service Learning placement or general employment. Allows students to develop and work on learning objectives in workplace competencies and technical skills relevant for their course of study and career pathway. Students must work 54 hours for each unit of credit earned, in half-unit increments (27 hours), up to a maximum of 4 units. Employment can be paid or unpaid.

### CNET 253 — COMPUTER TECHNICIAN FUNDAMENTALS

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** EET 213
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces fundamental concepts involved with upgrading and repairing personal computers, basic server hardware and mobile computing devices. Includes topics on the "A+" computer service technician certification plus selected industry relevant topics. Lectures and labs will cover internal computer operation, operating systems, primary and secondary storage methods (system memory modules and disk drives), adapter cards, computer connectivity, and power supplies. Different components and subsystems will be compared and evaluated based on performance specifications and design considerations.

### CNET 254 — SERVER MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 6 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** CNET 253 and CNET 221
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Prepares the student for the Microsoft Server Administration certification in a VMware virtualization environment. The course builds on concepts taught in the Microcomputer Fundamentals and Operating System Concepts courses. Topics include server architecture, RAID controller configuration, server virtualization and server operating system administration, iSCSI SAN configuration for VMware Cold Migration backups, vMotion and High Availability.

### CNET 260 — NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS

- **Units:** 2.5
- **Hours:** 3.5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** CNET 253
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/cnet.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cnet.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Introduces students to the TCP/IP networking protocols, network topologies and media, and internetworking devices. Students will use sophisticated network design, configuration, and analysis CAD tools to select different networking media types, implement cabling and wiring connections, and develop IP addressing and subnetting schemes.

### CNET 261 — ROUTER THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY

- **Units:** 2.5
- **Hours:** 3.5 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours)
- **Advisory:** CNET 260
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/cnet.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/cnet.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Introduces students to dynamic routing and packet switching concepts, routing tables and interface configuration, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing schemes, and network security (IPSec) protocols. Configuration and troubleshooting activities will focus on IPSec (data encryption and security), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), and EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol).