# Computer Information Systems (CIS) — Fall 2026 schedule

Merritt College · 27 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://sa.peralta.edu/psc/PCCDCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SSR_STUDENT_FL.SSR_CLSRCH_MAIN_FL.GBL

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 7 sessions, with dates: /c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.peralta.edu/admissions/academic-calendar-finals-schedule-enrollment-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merritt-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/cis.md

## CIS 1 — Introduction to Computer Information Systems

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42347 | 42347 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Monte Hanrahan | 20 of 38 open |
| 42348 | 42348 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Monte Hanrahan | 20 of 38 open |

## CIS 5 — Introduction to Computer Science (5 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42065 | 42065 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Agbomeire Akpaibor, Beverly Brooks | 6 of 38 open |
| 42068 | 42068 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Beverly Brooks, Agbomeire Akpaibor | 6 of 38 open |

## CIS 6 — Introduction to Computer Programming

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42117 | 42117 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Courtney Brown | 13 of 38 open |
| 42118 | 42118 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Courtney Brown | 13 of 38 open |
| 42163 | 42163 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Courtney Brown | 10 of 38 open |
| 42164 | 42164 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Courtney Brown | 10 of 38 open |

## CIS 42 — Spreadsheet Applications

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42571 | 42571 | In person | Mon/Wed 2:00–3:50pm, Merritt-P 306 | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Monte Hanrahan | 35 of 38 open |
| 42572 | 42572 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Monte Hanrahan | 35 of 38 open |

## CIS 51 — Introduction to Information Technology Project Management

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42966 | 42966 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Marilyn Varnado | 15 of 38 open |
| 42967 | 42967 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Marilyn Varnado | 15 of 38 open |

## CIS 53 — Intrusion Detection In-Depth: Compliance, Security, Forensics and Troubleshooting

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42252 | 42252 | Live online | Fri 9:00am–2:50pm, Online | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Vaibhav Bhandari | Closed, 3 waitlisted |
| 42253 | 42253 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Vaibhav Bhandari | Closed, 3 waitlisted |
| 43754 | 43754 | Live online | Fri 9:00am–2:50pm, Online | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Vaibhav Bhandari | Closed |
| 43755 | 43755 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Vaibhav Bhandari | Closed |

## CIS 56 — Secure Coding in Java and .NET

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42256 | 42256 | Live online | Fri 9:00am–2:50pm, Online | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Daniel Tet | 23 of 38 open |
| 42257 | 42257 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Daniel Tet | 23 of 38 open |

## CIS 59 — Applications in Information Security

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44528 | 44528 | Live online | Fri 9:00am–2:50pm, Online | Oct 26–Dec 14 | Sarah Cox | 26 of 38 open |
| 44529 | 44529 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 26–Dec 14 | Sarah Cox | 28 of 40 open |

## CIS 72 — Systems and Network Administration

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42254 | 42254 | Live online | Fri 9:00am–2:50pm, Online | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Omer Ayfer | 12 of 38 open |
| 42255 | 42255 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 23–Dec 4 | Omer Ayfer | 12 of 38 open |

## CIS 205 — Computer Literacy

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42069 | 42069 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Diane Johnson | 19 of 38 open |
| 42070 | 42070 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Diane Johnson | 19 of 38 open |

## CIS 221 — Cyber Safety, Online Identity, and Computer Literacy

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44453 | 44453 | In person | Fri 3:30–5:45pm, Merritt-HYBRID | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Sarah Cox | 29 of 38 open |
| 44454 | 44454 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Sarah Cox | 29 of 38 open |

## CIS 247 — Information Systems Skills Challenge (1-4 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42284 | 42284 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Sep 14–Dec 19 | Vidyadhar Phalke | 23 of 38 open |