Courses for Health Care Professionals
at USM's L-A College
August 2004
The following USM/L-A College fall semester courses may be
of interest to area health care professionals. All classes
begin the week of August 30, 2004. Please call 753-6500 for
assistance or visit the website at www.usm.maine.edu/lac/schedules/
for a complete course listing.
HRD 200J Human Growth & Development: (Thursdays, 9:00-11:30A
or 4:00 6:30P) This course introduces developmental theory
and research which encompasses the entire life span. Emphasis
will be placed on prenatal development through adolescence,
with an overview of adult development. Cr 3
SBS 342 Gerontology: (Mondays, 4:00-6:30P) A review of current
theories and issues related to aging. Consideration will be
given to physical, psychological, and sociological aspects
of aging as well as cultural perspectives regarding the elderly.
Cr 3
SBS 370E Ethics & The Organization: (Thursdays, 1:00-3:30P)
Explores the ethical dimensions of private- and public-sector
decision-making. Draws on concepts and theories from ethics
and other disciplines, especially the social sciences, and
applies them to ethical issues and dilemmas faced by individuals
and organizations. Cr 3
SCI 209 Human Genetics: (Thursdays, 9:00-11:30A) This course
examines the role of heredity in human growth, development,
and behavior. Decision-making, ethical issues and societal
responsibilities related to genetic disorders will be discussed.
Prerequisite: a recent course in biology, natural science,
or anatomy and physiology. Cr 3
CON 280 Holistic Health I (via ITV, Wednesdays, 10:00A-12:45P)
This course explores the many facets of holistic health. Emphasizing
the integration of body, mind, and spirit, specific techniques
and therapies will be introduced including, but not limited
to, nutrition, stress management, meditation, therapeutic
movement and massage, music and others. The primary goal is
to bring greater self-confidence, increased knowledge, and
self-responsibility about health into each student's life.
Cr 3. For ITV information, please check the web at usm.maine.edu/eap/distanceeducation
CON 302 Pharmacology: (via ITV, Thursday, 4:00-6:45P) This
course provides an overview of the principles of pharmacokinetics
and pharmacodynamics. The major drug categories are reviewed
with emphasis placed on the therapeutic use, action, and adverse
reactions of selected prototype drugs. Emphasis is placed
on the benefits and risks of drug therapy, thereby preparing
the health professional for safe, therapeutic pharmacologic
interventions. Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology.
CON 356 Concepts in Community Health: (via ITV, Thursdays,
10:00A 12:45P) This course introduces the concepts and principles
basic to the development and maintenance of the community's
health. The epidemiological process guides the survey of current
major health issues. The course focuses on the health issues
of groups in the community at local, state, national, and
global levels. Cr. 3
LOS 373 Managing the Non-Profit Organization: (Tuesdays,
9:00-11:30A) This course will familiarize students with major
concepts in the management of a non-profit and will help them
develop the skills to utilize this material in applied situations.
Students will explore the mission of the non-profit, marketing
and funding, effective strategies for developing relationships
and performance, and ways to enhance leadership skills. Cr
3
LOS 399 Introduction to Globalization: (Thursdays, 1:00-3:30P)
What is globalization? How does globalization affect your
life in Maine? What are the WTO, NAFTA, FTAA, and why are
so many grassroots organizations opposed to them? Globalization
has resulted in a greater interconnection of people, capital,
technology, and information across national boundaries. This
course will examine the impact of globalization on the ways
people live around the world. The ultimate purpose is to generate
a systematic framework about current world affairs. Course
format includes discussion, case study, and poster presentation.
Cr 3
Graduate Courses
MLS 600 Foundations of Leadership Studies I: History and
Theory (Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00P). This course provides an overview
of leadership history using approaches from philosophy, social
science, literature, science and history. Course objectives
include understanding the nature of leadership within a democratic
culture and applying concepts and theories to real-life situations
and organizations. Cr 3
MLS 610 Methods of Inquiry (Thursdays, 5:30-8:00P), offers
an examination and use of various quantitative and qualitative
research methods appropriate to the study of leadership. Concepts,
principles, and techniques used in organizational and leadership
studies will be considered. Cr 3
MLS 611 Community and Relationship Building (Wednesdays,
5:30-8:00P) will explore the various communication and behavioral
theories and techniques that mediate interpersonal dynamics.
Cr 3
MLS 662 Community Leadership (Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00P) will
study the community leadership process as it pertains to developing
citizenship, volunteerism, and social equity. Cr 3
PPM 633 Strategic Planning in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors
(via compressed video, Mondays, 4:00-6:45P) Examines how public
organizations can utilize strategic planning in responding
to environmental change and the future. Approaches to and
techniques of strategic planning are covered, including goal-setting,
environmental scanning, resource audits, and the formulation
of strategy and its implementation. Examples are drawn from
Maine state and local government and the nonprofit sector.
Cr. 3
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