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 More applied than CSC major 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

6. Features of Computational Science Collaboration with sciences and mathematics Coursework in: computer science, applied math, and a specific science discipline Works well with pre-med track

7. Strengths of CSC Department BS degee in CSC is CAC Accredited One of five schools in the state of Georgia The only private school in Georgia Obtained 6V accreditation during last visit Great Faculty and Staff 7 full-time faculty all with Ph.D. 1 half-time faculty with Ph.D. Systems Administrator

8. Computer Facilities 5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows XP or Red Hat Linux New hands-on Networking Lab with switches and Cisco routers 24-Hour computer lab with Bear Card access Full time systems administrator to keep all the computers and network running

9. Certification Exams VUE Testing Center Convenient Some classes include vouchers Available to students, staff, and faculty MCSE CCNA A+

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

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

12. Job Projections The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there will be 957,000 new jobs in Computing by the year 2014.

13. What Salary Can I Expect? Our graduates are typically starting at $50,000 or above In Georgia, the average starting salary for a Bachelor’s degree is $50,000 according to the Georgia Department of Labor

14. Faculty and Staff

16. Student Groups ACM Student Computer Club Programming Teams – Binary Bears Cyber Defense Teams Student Colloquium Series Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society

17. Binary Bears Programming Teams Practice and Socialize

18. Hardware Lab

19. CSC 125 Class

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 See our Web site at: www.cs.mercer.edu