COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts
Two Degree Programs Three Majors Three Minors Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Three Majors Three Minors Computer Science Information Science and Technology Computational Science (BS only) Computer Science Computational Science Information Science & Technology In Development Cybersecurity Major Data Science Major
Features of CSC 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 IST Core introduces: Cyber Security Databases Networks Operating Systems Web Programming Cyber Security Integrative Requirements Web Based Data Base systems Information Assurance and Security Choose Two Upper Class Electives Management Information Systems Networks II Scripting Languages Server System Security and Administration NEW - Cyber Security Emphasis in BS, BA, or Minor
Computational Science Features of Computational Science Uses Modeling and Simulation to Advance Scientific Disciplines Emphasizes multidisciplinary research REU Opportunities with NASA, Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, National Supercomputing Centers
Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST BS degree in CSC is ABET 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 6 faculty with Ph.D. 1 full time Lecturer Systems Administrator
Computer Facilities 5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows 8 or Red Hat Linux 24-hour hands-on Networking Lab with switches and Cisco routers 24-Hour computer lab with keyless entry Computers replaced on a three-year rotation Full time systems administrator to keep all the computers and network running
What Can I Do With a CSC, CPS or IST Major? Software Design Web Page Design Graphics Design Network Administrator Database Manager Systems Manager
Faculty and Staff
Student Groups ACM Student Computer Club Cyber Defense Team Binary Bears Programming Team Student Colloquium Series Cyber Defense Team Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society Mercer University Google Developer Group (GDG) Mercer Binary Bears Cyber Defense Team
Community Activities Summer Computer Camps for middle and high school students Alice Programming Competition for high school students Spring Programming Competition for college students
Who To Contact Dr. David Cozart cozart_dl@mercer.edu (478) 301-4087 See our Web sites at: Cla.mercer.edu/majors-minors