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. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Business Information Systems Major
BIS – New major in the School of Business
BBA degree
Complete the Business Core
Complete one Track – Courses in CSC Department
Programming
Internet Development
Networks
Database

8. 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

9. 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

10. Degree + Certification
Industry recognized certification
Improves employment options
Hands-on skills

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
Graduate School

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

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. Binary Bears Practice and Socialize

17. Cyber Defense Team

18. Hardware Lab

19. CSC 125 Lab

20. IST 126 LAB

21. IST 126 Lab

22. Lab 204

23. Who To Contact Dr. David Cozart cozart_dl@mercer.edu (478) 301-4087
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