1. COMPUTER SCIENCE Mercer University College of Liberal Arts

2. Two Degree Programs Three Majors Three Minors Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Three Majors
Three Minors
Computer Science
Information Science and Technology
Computational Science (BS only)
Computer Science
Computational Science
Information Science & Technology
In Development
Cybersecurity Major
Data Science Major

3. 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

4. Features of IST Core introduces: Cyber Security
Databases
Networks
Operating Systems
Web Programming
Cyber Security
Integrative Requirements
Web Based Data Base systems
Information Assurance and Security
Choose Two Upper Class Electives
Management Information Systems
Networks II
Scripting Languages
Server System Security and Administration
NEW - Cyber Security Emphasis in BS, BA, or Minor

5. Computational Science
Features of
Computational Science
Uses Modeling and Simulation to Advance Scientific Disciplines
Emphasizes multidisciplinary research
REU Opportunities with NASA, Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, National Supercomputing Centers

6. Strengths of CSC, CPS & IST
BS degree in CSC is ABET 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
6 faculty with Ph.D.
1 full time Lecturer
Systems Administrator

7. Computer Facilities
5 Computer Labs – Fast Ethernet network with firewall security. Computers dual-boot into Windows 8 or Red Hat Linux
24-hour hands-on Networking Lab with switches and Cisco routers
24-Hour computer lab with keyless entry
Computers replaced on a three-year rotation
Full time systems administrator to keep all the computers and network running

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

9. Faculty and Staff

10. Student Groups ACM Student Computer Club Cyber Defense Team
Binary Bears Programming Team
Student Colloquium Series
Cyber Defense Team
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society
Mercer University Google Developer Group (GDG)
Mercer Binary Bears
Cyber Defense Team

11. Community Activities
Summer Computer Camps for middle and high school students
Alice Programming Competition for high school students
Spring Programming Competition for college students

12. Who To Contact
Dr. David Cozart (478) See our Web sites at: Cla.mercer.edu/majors-minors