# Computer Tech and Info Systems (CTIS) — Spring 2027 schedule

Merced College · 27 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-25

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

Term dates: Jan 11, 2027 – May 1, 2027 (from the sections' dates) · 3 sessions, with dates: /c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12901 | 12901 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 11:10am–2:15pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Bhrigu Celly | 4 of 24 open |
| 12915 | 12915 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 11:10am–2:15pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Bhrigu Celly | 14 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 | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | 24 of 30 open |
| 12803 | 12803 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Saravana Prabhu Anbananthan | 28 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12804 | 12804 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | John W. Shi | 6 of 30 open |
| 12815 | 12815 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | John W. Shi | 19 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12805 | 12805 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Hadi Dabbagh | 23 of 30 open |

## CTIS-13 — Ai Concepts and Real-World Applications (4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12806 | 12806 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Darshitkumar Shah | 24 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12902 | 12902 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Wachiraya Tanny | 4 of 24 open |
| 12906 | 12906 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Wachiraya Tanny | 6 of 24 open |
| 12910 | 12910 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Wachiraya Tanny | 6 of 24 open |
| 12916 | 12916 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | Tue/Thu 7:45–10:50am, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Wachiraya Tanny | 2 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12911 | 12911 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Mon/Wed 2:25–5:25pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Wachiraya Tanny | 22 of 24 open |

## CTIS-17 — Systems and Network Administration (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12807 | 12807 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Al Adame | 6 of 30 open |
| 12816 | 12816 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Al Adame | 19 of 30 open |

## CTIS-18 — Network Security and Automation (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12810 | 12810 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | John W. Shi | 29 of 30 open |

## CTIS-19 — Cyber Ops (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12903 | 12903 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 4 of 24 open |
| 12907 | 12907 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 6 of 24 open |
| 12917 | 12917 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 11 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12904 | 12904 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 2:25–5:25pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 4 of 24 open |
| 12908 | 12908 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 2:25–5:25pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 6 of 24 open |
| 12918 | 12918 | Hybrid, Online Lecture, In-Person Laboratory, Online Laboratory | Tue/Thu 2:25–5:25pm, Agriculture / Industrial Tech 146; Plus online work | Mar 8–May 1 | Bhrigu Celly | 9 of 24 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12811 | 12811 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Luke S. Brown | 26 of 30 open |

## CTIS-22 — Digital Forensics Fundamentals (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12813 | 12813 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Al Adame | 24 of 30 open |

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

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12814 | 12814 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Luke S. Brown | 29 of 30 open |

## CTIS-27 — Cloud Security and Ai: Foundational Concepts (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12808 | 12808 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Jr. Pedro Ruiz | Full (6/30) |
| 12817 | 12817 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Jr. Pedro Ruiz | 24 of 30 open |