computer science mercer university college of liberal arts

COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University

College of Liberal Arts

Two Degree ProgramsBachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Three MajorsComputer 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 DisciplinesOne of top ten fastest growing majors in US1

Emphasizes multidisciplinary researchREU Opportunities with NASA, Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, National Supercomputing Centers

1Chronicle of Higher Education, Aug 31, 2009

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

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 LinuxHands-on Networking Lab with switches and Cisco routers 24-Hour computer lab with Bear Card accessComputers replaced on a three-year rotationFull 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

Graduate School

Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

Student GroupsACM Student Computer ClubBinary Bears Programming TeamStudent 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

cozart_dl@mercer.edu

(478) 301-4087

See our Web site at:

www.cs.mercer.edu