CIS 3500: Computer Networking at Baruch College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Computer Networking (CIS 3500) at Baruch College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 3 sections has an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Todd Rosen and Morris Schwartz.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Todd Rosen ranks chillest (Easy) and Morris Schwartz least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prepreq: (CIS 2200 & ZICK/ZKTP stdnt grp) or [(CompSci-BS major or ZKDS stdnt grp) & (CIS 2300 or MTH 3300)]. Students may receive credit for only one of CIS 3500 or CIS 3501 or CIS 4450.
About this course
This course provides a lab-based introduction to the fundamental principles of computer networks, from network topologies and hardware components, to Ethernet protocols (TCP/IP), switching, routing, wireless, cloud, and wide-areanetworks, as well as network design and management. Students will be required to work on a network design project that develops a network plan for a company based on an analysis of their business needs. Given this is one of the most dynamic fields in the computer industry, the latest changes and developments are brought to the course as they occur. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of CIS 3500 or CIS 3501 or CIS 4450.
Best professors for CIS 3500 at Baruch, Fall 2026
- Todd RosenChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.4 (120) · difficulty 2.6/5 · 88% would take again
- Morris SchwartzChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 1 open · ★ 2.4 (130) · difficulty 3.5/5 · 19% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
CIS 3500 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:04 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about CIS 3500 at Baruch
- Who teaches CIS 3500 at Baruch in Fall 2026?
- Todd Rosen and Morris Schwartz are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is CIS 3500 at Baruch hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a CIS 3500 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.