1. COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts

2. Two Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts

3. Three Majors Computer Science Information Science and Technology
Computational Science (BS only)

4. Three Minors Computer Science Computational Science
Information Science & Technology

5. 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

6. Features of IST Core introduces: Choose Two Upper Class Electives
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

7. Computational Science
Features of
Computational 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

8. Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST
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
5 faculty all with Ph.D.
Systems Administrator
Administrative Assistant

9. Other Computer Related Degree at Mercer
Computer Engineering – School of Engineering

10. 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

11. What Can I Do With a CSC, CPS or IST Major
Software Design
Web Page Design
Graphics Design
Network Administrator
Database Manager
Systems Manager

12. Faculty and Staff

13. Faculty and Staff

14. 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 Technology Users Group (MUGTUG)

15. 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

16. Mercer Binary Bears

17. Cyber Defense Team

18. Who To Contact cozart_dl@mercer.edu (478) 301-4087
Dr. David Cozart
(478)
See our Web sites at:
Cla.mercer.edu/majors-minors
Eagle.cs.mercer.edu