Course Catalog
Mongoose University Course Catalog
Welcome to the Mongoose University Course Catalog!
Explore our diverse range of academic programs designed to challenge, inspire, and empower you. Each course is crafted to provide a deep understanding of the subject, practical skills, and critical thinking abilities.
How to Use the Course Catalog
The Mongoose University Course Catalog lists all approved courses by department. Search for courses by subject code, course number, or keyword in the MyMongoose student portal during registration. Not all courses are offered every semester — check the Academic Calendar for registration dates and the live class schedule in MyMongoose for current availability. For full program requirements, see Programs.
Course Numbering: 100-level = introductory, 200-level = intermediate, 300-level = advanced, 400-level = senior seminar/capstone, 500+ = graduate level. Most 300/400-level courses have prerequisites.
College of Arts & Sciences
Biology (BIO)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 | Cell structure, genetics, molecular biology, evolution. Lab included. No prerequisites. |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 | Ecology, organismal biology, biodiversity, physiology. Lab included. Prereq: BIO 101. |
| BIO 205 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Human body systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous. Lab with cadaver access. Prereq: BIO 101. |
| BIO 206 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive systems. Lab included. Prereq: BIO 205. |
| BIO 210 | Microbiology | 4 | Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites. Techniques in culturing and identification. Prereq: BIO 101. |
| BIO 305 | Genetics | 3 | Mendelian and molecular genetics, gene regulation, genomics. Prereq: BIO 102. |
| BIO 350 | Ecology | 3 | Population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Field work component. Prereq: BIO 102. |
| BIO 410 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 | Independent research project with faculty mentor. Thesis required. Prereq: Senior standing, BIO major. |
Psychology (PSY)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Survey of major areas: biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, social psychology, mental health. No prerequisites. |
| PSY 202 | Research Methods | 3 | Experimental design, data collection, statistical analysis in psychology. Prereq: PSY 101, MATH 150. |
| PSY 210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | Physical, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan. Prereq: PSY 101. |
| PSY 250 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | Psychological disorders: classification, etiology, treatment. DSM-5 framework. Prereq: PSY 101. |
| PSY 301 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | Perception, attention, memory, language, decision-making. Prereq: PSY 202. |
| PSY 315 | Social Psychology | 3 | Attitudes, persuasion, group dynamics, prejudice, prosocial behavior. Prereq: PSY 101. |
| PSY 401 | Senior Capstone | 3 | Integrative research project. Prereq: PSY 202, senior standing. |
English (ENG)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | College Writing I | 3 | Academic writing, critical thinking, research skills. Required for all students. Gen Ed. |
| ENG 102 | College Writing II | 3 | Advanced argumentation, source synthesis, genre awareness. Prereq: ENG 101. Gen Ed. |
| ENG 210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | Poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction across periods and cultures. Prereq: ENG 102. |
| ENG 250 | Creative Writing | 3 | Workshop format: fiction and poetry. Portfolio required. Prereq: ENG 102. |
| ENG 320 | American Literature | 3 | Colonial period through contemporary. Prereq: ENG 210. |
| ENG 340 | Shakespeare | 3 | Major plays and sonnets in historical and performance context. Prereq: ENG 210. |
School of Business
Business Administration (BUS)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | Overview of business functions: management, marketing, finance, operations. No prerequisites. |
| BUS 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | Market research, consumer behavior, product strategy, pricing, promotion, distribution. Prereq: BUS 101. |
| BUS 210 | Financial Accounting | 3 | Financial statements, GAAP, accounting cycle, analysis. Prereq: BUS 101. |
| BUS 211 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | Cost analysis, budgeting, decision-making tools. Prereq: BUS 210. |
| BUS 301 | Business Law | 3 | Contracts, torts, business organizations, employment law, ethics. Prereq: BUS 101. |
| BUS 320 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | Leadership, motivation, team dynamics, organizational culture. Prereq: BUS 101. |
| BUS 401 | Strategic Management Capstone | 3 | Integrative case analysis and business simulation. Prereq: Senior standing, BBA major. |
MBA Program (MBA)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA 501 | Managerial Economics | 3 | Microeconomic analysis for business decisions. Supply, demand, market structure, pricing strategy. |
| MBA 502 | Corporate Finance | 3 | Capital budgeting, cost of capital, valuation, financial markets. |
| MBA 503 | Marketing Management | 3 | Strategic marketing planning, brand management, digital marketing, global markets. |
| MBA 510 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 | Business analytics, visualization, predictive modeling for managers. |
| MBA 520 | Leadership & Organizational Change | 3 | Change management frameworks, executive leadership, organizational design. |
| MBA 590 | MBA Capstone | 3 | Consulting project with real company. Team-based. Prereq: completion of core MBA courses. |
College of Engineering & Technology
Computer Science (CS)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | Computational thinking, Python programming, algorithms, data types. No prerequisites. |
| CS 201 | Data Structures | 3 | Arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, sorting/searching algorithms. Prereq: CS 101. |
| CS 210 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 | Java: classes, inheritance, polymorphism, design patterns. Prereq: CS 101. |
| CS 301 | Algorithms | 3 | Algorithm design, complexity analysis, dynamic programming, graph algorithms. Prereq: CS 201, MATH 220. |
| CS 310 | Database Systems | 3 | Relational databases, SQL, normalization, indexing, NoSQL introduction. Prereq: CS 201. |
| CS 340 | Software Engineering | 3 | SDLC, agile, version control, testing, CI/CD, team project. Prereq: CS 210. |
| CS 350 | Computer Networks | 3 | TCP/IP, routing, application layer protocols, network security. Prereq: CS 201. |
| CS 410 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | Search, knowledge representation, machine learning, neural networks, NLP. Prereq: CS 301, MATH 250. |
| CS 420 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 | Threat modeling, cryptography, access control, incident response. Prereq: CS 350. |
| CS 450 | Senior Project | 3 | Year-long team project building production-quality software. Prereq: CS 340, senior standing. |
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 | Engineering design process, CAD introduction, team projects. No prerequisites. |
| ME 201 | Statics | 3 | Force systems, equilibrium, trusses, frames. Prereq: PHYS 101, MATH 210. |
| ME 210 | Dynamics | 3 | Kinematics, Newton’s laws, work-energy, impulse-momentum. Prereq: ME 201. |
| ME 250 | Thermodynamics | 3 | Laws of thermodynamics, properties, cycles, entropy. Prereq: PHYS 101, MATH 210. |
| ME 301 | Materials Science | 3 | Crystal structure, mechanical properties, phase diagrams, materials selection. Prereq: CHEM 101, ME 201. |
| ME 350 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | Fluid statics, Bernoulli equation, viscous flow, pipe systems. Prereq: ME 210, MATH 220. |
| ME 450 | Senior Design | 4 | Capstone design project with industry sponsor. Prereq: Senior standing, ME major. |
College of Health & Human Services
Nursing (NUR)
| Code | Title | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 201 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 | Nursing process, patient assessment, basic skills. Clinical hours included. Prereq: BIO 205, BIO 206, admission to nursing program. |
| NUR 250 | Pharmacology | 3 | Drug classifications, mechanisms, dosage calculations, patient education. Prereq: NUR 201. |
| NUR 301 | Adult Health Nursing I | 5 | Medical-surgical nursing for common adult conditions. Clinical rotation. Prereq: NUR 201. |
| NUR 310 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 | Psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, community mental health. Clinical rotation. Prereq: NUR 201. |
| NUR 350 | Maternal & Newborn Nursing | 4 | Pregnancy, labor/delivery, postpartum, newborn care. Clinical rotation. Prereq: NUR 301. |
| NUR 401 | Nursing Leadership & Management | 3 | Healthcare systems, quality improvement, delegation, professional development. Prereq: NUR 301. |
| NUR 420 | Senior Practicum | 6 | 120-hour precepted clinical experience in area of interest. Prereq: Senior standing, all NUR courses. |
General Education Requirements
| Category | Credits | Example Courses |
|---|---|---|
| College Writing | 6 | ENG 101, ENG 102 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | MATH 110 (College Algebra) or MATH 150 (Statistics) |
| Natural Sciences (with lab) | 7-8 | BIO 101, CHEM 101, PHYS 101, ENV 101 |
| Social Sciences | 6 | PSY 101, SOC 101, POLI 101, ECON 101 |
| Humanities | 6 | ENG 210, HIST 101, PHIL 101, ART 101 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | MUS 101, THTR 101, ART 110 |
| Diversity & Global Perspectives | 3 | SOC 215 (Race & Ethnicity), INTL 200 (Global Issues), HIST 250 (World Civilizations) |
| First-Year Seminar | 3 | FYS 101 (Transitions to College) |
| Total Gen Ed | 42 |
View the Academic Calendar for registration dates. Contact your academic advisor or the Student Success center for course planning assistance. Need financial aid? Learn about tuition and scholarships.