COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer UniversityCollege of Liberal Arts

• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Arts

Two Degree Programs

• Computer Science • Information Science and Technology• Computational Science (BS only)

Three Majors

• Emphasizes problem analysis and design of computer solutions

• Programming done in Java and C++• Developing and testing software as an individual and in group

settings

Features of CSC

• Core introduces:• Databases• Networks• Operating Systems• Web Development• Programming

• Students can select an emphasis area from the following:• Computer Networks• Internet Development• Database Design and Administration• Programming

Features of IST

Computer Science

Applied Math

Science

• Uses Modeling and Simulation to Advance Scientific Disciplines

• One of top ten fastest growing majors in US1

• Emphasizes multidisciplinary research

• REU Opportunities with NASA, Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, National Supercomputing Centers

1Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug 31, 2009

Features of Computational Science

• BS degree in CSC is CAC Accredited• One of seven schools in the state of Georgia• The only private school in Georgia• Obtained 6 year accreditation during last visit –

maximum allowed• Great Faculty and Staff

• 7 full-time faculty all with Ph.D.• Systems Administrator• Administrative Assistant

Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST

• 5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows 7 or Red Hat Linux

• Hands-on Networking Lab with switches and Cisco routers

• 24-Hour computer lab with Bear Card access• Computers replaced on a three-year rotation• Full time systems administrator to keep all the

computers and network running

Computer Facilities

• Industry recognized certification

• Improves employment options

• Hands-on skills

Degree + Certification

• Software Design• Web Page Design• Graphics Design• Network Administrator• Database Manager• Systems Manager

What Can I Do With a CSC, CPS or IST Major

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

• ACM Student Computer Club• Binary Bears Programming Team• Student Colloquium Series

• Cyber Defense Team• Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society• Mercer University Google Technology Users Group (MUGTUG)

Student Groups

• Summer Computer Camps for middle and high school students

• Alice Programming Competition for high school students

• Spring Programming Competition for college students

• Eagle.cs.mercer.edu

Community Activities

Mercer Binary Bears

Cyber Defense Team

Hardware Lab

CSC 100 Lab

IST 300 Lab

Lab 204

Dr. David Cozartcozart_dl@mercer.edu(478) 301-4087

See our Web sites at:www.cs.mercer.eduEagle.cs.mercer.edu

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