# Computer Tech and Info Systems (CTIS) — Fall 2026 schedule

Merced College · 29 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-25

Source: https://ss-prod.mccd.edu/Student/Courses

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 3 sessions, with dates: /c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://catalog.mccd.edu/academic-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merced-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/ctis.md

## CTIS-03 — Information and Communication Technology Essentials (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12801 | 12801 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Bhrigu Celly | Full (36/30), 6 waitlisted |
| 12900 | 12900 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Mon/Wed 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Wachiraya Tanny | Full (23/24), 1 waitlisted |
| 12901 | 12901 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Mon/Wed 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Wachiraya Tanny | 1 of 24 open |

## CTIS-04 — Programming with Python (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12802 | 12802 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Darshitkumar Shah | 1 of 30 open, 9 waitlisted |
| 12803 | 12803 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Darshitkumar Shah | 7 of 30 open, 1 waitlisted |

## CTIS-05 — Ai-Driven It Project Management (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12804 | 12804 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Bhrigu Celly | Full (40/30), 2 waitlisted |

## CTIS-06 — Python Programming for Cyber Security (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12805 | 12805 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | 4 of 30 open |
| 12806 | 12806 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | 1 of 30 open |

## CTIS-09 — Cloud Computing Infrastructure and Services (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12807 | 12807 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Hadi Dabbagh | 5 of 30 open |
| 12808 | 12808 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | 2 of 30 open |
| 12809 | 12809 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | Full (28/30), 4 waitlisted |

## CTIS-11 — Linux Systems Administration (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12810 | 12810 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Hadi Dabbagh | Full (32/30), 1 waitlisted |

## CTIS-12 — Windows Server System Administration (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12915 | 12915 | Online + live, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 5:40–8:45pm, Online; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Al Adame | 5 of 30 open |
| 12916 | 12916 | Online + live, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 5:40–8:45pm, Online; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Al Adame | 2 of 30 open |

## CTIS-15 — Computer Network Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12812 | 12812 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | David J. Coate | 3 of 30 open, 3 waitlisted |
| 12905 | 12905 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Bhrigu Celly | Full (19/24) |
| 12906 | 12906 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Bhrigu Celly | 4 of 24 open |
| 12907 | 12907 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Bhrigu Celly | 4 of 24 open |
| 12908 | 12908 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 9:20–10:45am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Bhrigu Celly | Full (19/24) |

## CTIS-16 — Routing and Switching (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12910 | 12910 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Mon/Wed 11:10am–2:15pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Wachiraya Tanny | 6 of 24 open |

## CTIS-19 — Cyber Ops (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12813 | 12813 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luke S. Brown | 1 of 30 open |
| 12814 | 12814 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luke S. Brown | 1 of 30 open |
| 12815 | 12815 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luke S. Brown | Full (29/30), 1 waitlisted |

## CTIS-20 — Introduction to Information Systems Security (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12816 | 12816 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 16 | Jr. Pedro Ruiz | 5 of 30 open, 1 waitlisted |
| 12912 | 12912 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Bhrigu Celly | 1 of 24 open |
| 12913 | 12913 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Bhrigu Celly | 2 of 24 open |
| 12914 | 12914 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Bhrigu Celly | Full (22/24), 2 waitlisted |

## CTIS-21 — Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12817 | 12817 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | Luke S. Brown | Full (31/30), 1 waitlisted |

## CTIS-23 — Cyber Network Defense (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12818 | 12818 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Oct 19–Dec 11 | John W. Shi | Full (31/30), 3 waitlisted |