MAC 245: Data Comm & Net Sec at LaGuardia Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Data Comm & Net Sec (MAC 245) at LaGuardia Community College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 4 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Said Slimani, Luis Rizo, and Ming Lei.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Said Slimani ranks chillest (Brutal) and Luis Rizo least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Pre-requisite of MAC101 OR MAC 108 is required.
About this course
This course provides an introduction to data communications and networkingtechnologies. Topics covered include fundamentals of networks, OSI model,networking protocols, signaling, cables, connectors and networking devices. It willalso cover multiplexing, circuit and packet switching, IP configuration, network design, switching, routing, firewalls, network security and port configuration. This course prepares students to pass the CompTIA Network+ exam.
Best professors for MAC 245 at LaGuardia CC, Fall 2026
- Said SlimaniChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 1.7 (16) · difficulty 4.0/5 · 27% would take again
- Luis RizoChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 2 open · ★ 2.1 (37) · difficulty 4.1/5 · 27% would take again
- Ming LeiNo ratings found
1 section · 1 open
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
MAC 245 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 8:08 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 MAC 245 at LaGuardia CC
- Who teaches MAC 245 at LaGuardia CC in Fall 2026?
- Said Slimani, Luis Rizo, and Ming Lei are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is MAC 245 at LaGuardia CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 4.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a MAC 245 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.