College of San Mateo Courses

Master essential Mandarin language skills through authentic materials and intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an intermediate level.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master advanced Chinese language skills through intensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, building on intermediate foundations for authentic communication.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master UNIX/Linux fundamentals, shell scripting, and system administration while exploring file systems, I/O redirection, piping, and command utilities for effective operating system management.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master database fundamentals, from relational models and SQL to XML, OLAP, and NoSQL technologies. Design efficient databases, handle transactions, and implement security measures for cloud and desktop systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master NoSQL database models through hands-on practice with open-source systems, exploring key-value, document, column, and graph architectures while learning distributed and cloud computing concepts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master Android app development fundamentals, from user interfaces to SQLite databases, using Kotlin and Java. Build robust mobile applications with multimedia, sensors, and local storage capabilities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental Internet protocols, network architectures, and digital communications across all layers - from application to data link, including routing, security, and emerging technologies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master mathematical foundations essential for computer science, including logic, sets, functions, algorithms, graphs, probability, and proof methods for stronger programming and problem-solving skills.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master data structures and algorithms in C++ through hands-on implementation of abstract data types, object-oriented programming, and algorithmic analysis using Big-O notation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master enterprise database systems through hands-on practice with MySQL/PostgreSQL, covering SQL, administration, optimization, and client-server applications using Java and PHP.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master probability theory fundamentals and their applications in computer science, from combinatorics to practical machine learning implementations through real-world case studies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 4 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential cybersecurity skills through hands-on practice with network scanning, system hacking, social engineering, and various attack methods while learning proper defensive techniques and ethical guidelines.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore legal and ethical principles governing mass media, from freedom of speech to copyright, preparing for influential roles in modern media industries.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential digital media tools and techniques, from image manipulation and illustration to layout design, 3D modeling, and time-based media, developing practical skills for modern creative work.

• California Community Colleges System
• 10 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master radio production techniques and create community-focused content while gaining hands-on experience broadcasting on K-DOG streaming radio station and potentially Jazz91FM.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course