COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts
Two Degree Programs Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts
Three Majors Computer Science Information Science and Technology Computational Science (BS only)
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: 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 Computational Science Uses Modeling and Simulation to Advance Scientific Disciplines One of top ten fastest growing majors in US 1 Emphasizes multidisciplinary research REU Opportunities with NASA, Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, National Supercomputing Centers 1 Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug 31, 2009
Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST BS degee 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
Computer Facilities 5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows XP 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
Degree + Certification Industry recognized certification Improves employment options Hands-on skills
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 Binary Bears Programming Team Student Colloquium Series Cyber Defense Team Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society
Community Activities 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
Binary Bears Practice and Socialize
Cyber Defense Team
Hardware Lab
CSC 125 Lab
IST 126 LAB
IST 126 Lab
Lab 204
Who To Contact Dr. David Cozart (478) See our Web sites at: Eagle.cs.mercer.edu