LEWISTON – The following University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College fall semester courses may be of interest to area health care professionals. All classes begin the week of Aug. 30.

HRD 200J Human Growth and Development, Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 4 to 6:30 p.m. The course introduces developmental theory and research, which encompasses the life span. Emphasis will be placed on prenatal development through adolescence, with an overview of adult development. Three credits.

SBS 342 Gerontology, Mondays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. 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. Three credits.

SBS 370E Ethics and the Organization, Thursdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. The course explores the ethical dimensions of private and public sector decision-making. It 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. Three credits.

SCI 209 Human Genetics, Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. The 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. Three credits.

CON 280 Holistic Health I, via ITV, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The course explores the 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. Three credits. For ITV information, check the Web at usm.maine.edu/eap/distanceeducation

CON 302 Pharmacology, via ITV, Thursday, 4 to 6:45 p.m. The course provides an overview of the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The major drug categories are reviewed with emphasis 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 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The 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. Three credits.

LOS 373 Managing the Nonprofit Organization, Tuesdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. The course will familiarize students with major concepts in the management of a nonprofit and will help them develop the skills to utilize the material in applied situations. Students will explore the mission of the nonprofit, marketing and funding, effective strategies for developing relationships and performance and ways to enhance leadership skills. Three credits.

LOS 399 Introduction to Globalization, Thursdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. What is globalization? How does globalization affect 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. The course will examine the impact of globalization on the ways people live around the world. The purpose is to generate a systematic framework about world affairs. Course format includes discussion, case study and poster presentation. Three credits.

Graduate courses

MLS 600 Foundations of Leadership Studies I: History and Theory, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The course provides an overview of leadership history using approaches from philosophy, social science, literature, science and history. Objectives include understanding the nature of leadership within a democratic culture and applying concepts and theories to real-life situations and organizations. Three credits.

MLS 610 Methods of Inquiry, Thursdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The course 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. Three credits.

MLS 611 Community and Relationship Building, Wed-nesdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The course will explore the various communication and behavioral theories and techniques that mediate interpersonal dynamics. Three credits.

MLS 662 Community Leadership, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m. It will study the community leadership process as it pertains to developing citizenship, volunteerism and social equity. Three credits

PPM 633 Strategic Planning in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors, via compressed video, Mondays, 4 to 6:45 p.m. It 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. Three credits.

Those interested should call 753-6500 for assistance or visit the Web site at www.usm.maine.edu/lac/schedules/ for a complete course listing.