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COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts

COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts. Two Degree Programs. Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts. Three Majors. Computer Science Information Science and Technology Computational Science (BS only). Features of CSC.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts

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  1. COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer UniversityCollege 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 • Programming

  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. 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 • 7 full-time faculty all with Ph.D. • Systems Administrator • Administrative Assistant

  8. Computer Facilities • 5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows 7 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

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

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

  11. Faculty and Staff

  12. Faculty and Staff

  13. Student Groups • ACM Student Computer Club • Binary Bears Programming Team • Student Colloquium Series • Cyber Defense Team • Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society • Mercer University Google Technology Users Group (MUGTUG)

  14. 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

  15. Mercer Binary Bears

  16. Cyber Defense Team

  17. Hardware Lab

  18. CSC 100 Lab

  19. IST 300 Lab

  20. Lab 204

  21. Who To Contact Dr. David Cozart cozart_dl@mercer.edu (478) 301-4087 See our Web sites at: www.cs.mercer.edu Eagle.cs.mercer.edu

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