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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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COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer UniversityCollege of Liberal Arts
• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Arts
Two Degree Programs
• Computer Science • Information Science and Technology• Computational Science (BS only)
Three Majors
• 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
• 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
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
• 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
• 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
• Industry recognized certification
• Improves employment options
• Hands-on skills
Degree + Certification
• Software Design• Web Page Design• Graphics Design• Network Administrator• Database Manager• Systems Manager
What Can I Do With a CSC, CPS or IST Major
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
• 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
• 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
Mercer Binary Bears
Cyber Defense Team
Hardware Lab
CSC 100 Lab
IST 300 Lab
Lab 204
Dr. David [email protected](478) 301-4087
See our Web sites at:www.cs.mercer.eduEagle.cs.mercer.edu
Who To Contact