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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: COMPUTER SCIENCE  Mercer University College of Liberal Arts

COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer UniversityCollege of Liberal Arts

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• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Arts

Two Degree Programs

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• Computer Science • Information Science and Technology• Computational Science (BS only)

Three Majors

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• 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 CSC

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• 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 IST

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Computer Science

Applied Math

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

Features of Computational Science

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• 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

Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST

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• 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

Computer Facilities

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• Industry recognized certification

• Improves employment options

• Hands-on skills

Degree + Certification

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• Software Design• Web Page Design• Graphics Design• Network Administrator• Database Manager• Systems Manager

What Can I Do With a CSC, CPS or IST Major

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Faculty and Staff

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Faculty and Staff

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• 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)

Student Groups

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• 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

Community Activities

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Mercer Binary Bears

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Cyber Defense Team

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Hardware Lab

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CSC 100 Lab

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IST 300 Lab

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Lab 204

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Dr. David [email protected](478) 301-4087

See our Web sites at:www.cs.mercer.eduEagle.cs.mercer.edu

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