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College of Liberal Arts
Mercer University > College of Liberal Arts > Computer Science > Computer Science Top 5
Reasons to Choose this Program 
  1. The bachelor of science in Computer Science is one of only five computer science programs in the state of Georgia that is accredited by ABET.
  2. Do you like problem solving? Well, you will find it here.
  3. Do you want to make a good salary after graduation? Our majors average above $40,000 starting salary.
  4. Do you want to be in the forefront of the information revolution? If so, major in IST.
  5. If you like to interact with your peers and faculty, this is the place for you.
  1. Introduction to Computing. Become computer literate. Apply spreadsheets and databases to help manage information.
  2. Programming I. Learn the fundamentals of computer programming using the high-level programming language Java.
  3. Programming Team Competition. Learn to compete against others as you write programs to solve problems. You might even get a chance to become a member of the Binary Bears.
  4. Computer Graphics. Learn the basic programming techniques in computer graphics. Graphics projects are completed using a graphics workstation.
  5. Introduction to Networks. Learn how a network operates. A laboratory component is required where students experiment with network operating systems and hardware.

What Students Love About This Program

  1. Binary Bears programming teams that travel to competitions throughout the Southeast and the world
  2. Quality of the laboratory equipment: Software Labs, Hardware Lab, Network Lab
  3. Twenty-four hour access to certain laboratories.
  4. Interaction with the faculty.
  5. Faculty members who work directly with students on class projects as well as research projects.
  1. Make money
  2. Programmer analyst
  3. Network administrator
  4. Graphics and game development
  5. Graduate school
“My time at Mercer was a very special experience for me.  I received excellent mentoring from my professors who helped me succeed academically and extracurricularly.  The Computer Science professors were there to help me understand classroom concepts and always made themselves available outside class. Their devotion to developing personal, as well as scholarly, relationships is remarkable.  My success in life thus far is due in large part to the challenging, nurturing, and dynamic environment that Mercer provided.”
 
Drew Hartley, CLA '06
Major:  B.S. in Computer Science
Minors:  Mathematics and Christianity
At GEICO’s corporate headquarters in Washington, D.C., Drew is working in an IT Management Development program called the Emerging Leaders Program.
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