# Computer Network (CNEW) (CNEW) courses

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/sel/career-skills/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### CNEW NC070 — Introduction to Handheld Devices

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 (10 lecture)
- **Advisory:** Working knowledge of computers.
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/cnew.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/cnew.md)

Teaches students the practical use of a variety of handheld computer devices including music players, e-Books, Smartphones, iPods, iTouch and iPads. Students learn to use common PC and Mac applications to run devices and how to find tutorials or manuals, useful settings and interesting add-ons for handheld devices. Information learned will provide tips on how to use handheld devices effectively and observe protocol in decisions to use these devices in a work environment. Course restricted to 98 repetitions

### CNEW NC071 — Tech Talk: What's New in Computers and Technology?

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 25 (25 lecture)
- **Advisory:** Working knowledge of MAC or PC.
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Examines the rapidly evolving technical world and its future. Students explore the many practical questions that arise as computers, cell phones, eBooks, social networks, email, the internet and other technology become more central to our daily lives. May be taught bilingually. Course restricted to 98 repetitions

### CNEW NC102 — Optimize and Upgrade Your PC

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 25 (25 lecture)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Learn hardware and software tools and strategies to improve the productivity and increase the efficiency of PC systems. Teaches how to optimize the PC's operation and how to upgrade memory, disk drives and other components at a reasonable cost to extend the life of a PC system or design and build an entirely new system. Topics also include how to rid a system of viruses and spyware and how to back up a system and valuable data. Course restricted to 98 repetitions

### CNEW NC103 — Keeping PC Storage Clean and Organized

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 (10 lecture)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Students learn to organize, clean and optimize PC storage to maximize performance. Topics include techniques for file organization, program removal, garbage identification, and the removal of malware and basic maintenance. Course restricted to 98 repetitions

### CNEW NC200 — Keeping Your Computer Safe 1

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8 (8 lecture)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/cnew.md)

This course is an introduction to computer threats, such as malware, viruses, and security breaches. Students will learn standard ways to protect computers from common threats and keep personal information private. Course restricted to 98 repetitions

### CNEW NC201 — Keeping Your Computer Safe 2

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 8 (8 lecture)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/cnew.md)

This course introduces students to computer security threats that are often associated with the workplace, but are also risks to individuals. These threats include ransomware, wireless security, and risks of the hybrid workplace. Students will be made aware of methods for avoiding these threats. Course restricted to 98 repetitions