computer science mercer university college of liberal arts
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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
(478) 301-4087
See our Web site at:
www.cs.mercer.edu