Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 1 of 6 Course Information Instructor Availability and Office Hours Section: 01 Dr. Harley Baker Course Number: 1588 Madera Hall 2413 Room Number: Del Norte 2530 (805) 437 8997 Day and Time: MW 1:30 2:45PM harley.baker@csuci.edu Semester Dates: 08/25/2012 12/15/2012 MW 11:30 AM 12:30 PM (subject to change) and by appointment Required Texts and Materials Levy, P. E. (2010). Industrial organizational psychology: Understanding the workplace (3rd ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-4292-2370-6. Readings and assignments on/through Blackboard. Prerequisites PSY 301 Psychological Research and Statistical Methods with Lab II or consent of instructor. Course Catalog Description Provides an in-depth study of some aspect of psychology. Repeatable by topic area. Up to three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: PSY 301 or Consent of the Instructor Expanded Course Description and Course Learning Objectives and Outcomes This course is a general survey of the topics in industrial and organizational psychology. This course will provide students with an introduction to the key concepts, theories, and research methods in I/O Psychology. It will benefit students who are interested in pursuing a career in I/O psychology, human resources, or simply want to understand how psychology applies to the workplace. The skills and topics covered in this course can help you become a better employee, co-worker, or manager. This course will introduce methods, practice, research, and theories of Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology. I/O Psychology is concerned with various aspects of people in the workplace, including employee productivity and well-being. The "Industrial" part generally deals with human resource functions such as analyzing jobs, appraising employee performance, selecting, placing, and training employees. The "Organizational" part generally is concerned with the psychological and social aspects of work, including employee attitudes, behavior, emotions, health, motivation, leadership, etc. Regardless of the area or issue, I/O Psychologists seek to develop and apply appropriate scientifically supported solutions to wok, workers and the workplace. This upper division elective psychology course introduces students to an introductory study of I/O Psychology. After taking this course, students will be able to: ψ Explain what it means to be an I/O Psychologist in terms of the two major subfields (industrial, organizational.) ψ Explain how and why I/O psychologists maintain a strong form of the scientist-practitioner model. Fall, 2012 Page 1 of 6
Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 2 of 6 ψ Develop an awareness of the history and major perspectives underlying and driving the field of I/O Psychology. ψ Describe models, theories, and technical information as appropriate to I/O topic areas presented in class. ψ Apply theory and research in I/O Psychology to practical work settings. ψ Explain the potential I/O Psychology has for society and organizations now and in the future. Course Design and Assignments This course focuses on I/O Psychology and functions as an introduction and broad overview of the field. Course assignments provide opportunities to gain new knowledge and insight and to apply that knowledge and insight to real situations. Assignments come in several flavors: Weekly Reading Assignments. These include the text, readings posted on Blackboard, and some Internet sites. Readings should be done before class. As you read the materials, jot down issues that arise or questions that come up. To supplement the text and the lectures, I have selected a number of outside readings. These are to be read before class along with the text. Text Web Quizzes (25%). Students will be required to take the web quizzes from the textbook site (http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/levy3e). These are chapter-based and should be completed before coming to class. (This will help ensure that we are all ready to engage the material.) You will take the quiz and submit the results to me at mailto:harley.baker@csuci.edu. Feel free to take and submit the web quizzes as many times as you like. I will take your highest score for each chapter. Constitutes 25% of y our semester grade in this course. Midterm Exam (25%). The midterm exam will consist of a number of multiple choice questions drawn from the text, readings, lectures and class discussions. These will be supplemented by 3-5 short answer questions and 1-2 essay questions. I will give you the essay question topics in advance so you can do your best work. Constitutes 25% of y our semester grade in this course. Final Exam (25%). The Final exam will consist of a number of multiple choice questions drawn from the text, readings, lectures and class discussions. These will be supplemented by 3-5 short answer questions and 1-2 essay questions. I will give you the essay question topics in advance so you can do your best work. Constitutes 25% of y our semester grade in this course. Class Research Projects (25%). Class research projects are generally done in (work) teams. These projects may include defining key concepts as practiced, determining how to assess or improve employee morale or satisfaction, figure out ways to tell people they are no longer employed, increase diversity in an organization, measure a particular aptitude, validate a test for a particular purpose, write a job description, etc. These are all hands-on assignments that will give you practice and expertise in doing the work of an I/O Psychologist. Constitutes 25% of y our semester grade in this course. Blackboard Consistently checking Blackboard will be very important for your success in this course. Much of the material I need to provide you will be available on Blackboard. Besides email, these include, but are not limited to: Fall, 2012 Page 2 of 6
Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 3 of 6 ψ Lecture notes - typically posted Saturday for the upcoming week. You will be able to download these and combine them with the lecture notes you take in class. ψ Additional readings posted and available both for download and for printing. ψ I/O Measures and assignments. ψ Other materials (e.g., course announcements, syllabus.) Course Grades Your semester grade will be based on the table below (see CSUCI 2012-2013 Catalog, p. 62). Percent Range Grade Percent Range Grade Percent Range Grade 59% or less F 70% 79% C 90% or more A 60% 69% D 80% 89% B Note. Grade change is at the midpoint between intervals (e.g., 59.5%, 69.5%) Please see the Catalog or Schedule of Classes (p. 62) for other grades (I, IC, W, WU). In calculating the semester grade, each type of assignment will be worth a certain proportion (weight) of the overall course grade, as shown in the table below. Attendance Policy To do well in this course, it is important to arrive on time and stay for the entire class each session. Given that we all have busy and compartmentalized lives, I know there will be times you cannot attend class. Consistent with CSUCI policy (CSUCI 2012-2013 Catalog, p. 66), please let me know via email (preferred) that you will be unable to attend class. Late Work Policy No late work will be accepted for any reason. No late exams will be accepted except for medical emergencies. Academic Honesty For complete details, please consult the CSUCI 2012-2013 Catalog (p. 75). Particularly relevant to this class is the following: Ψ Course instructors have the initial responsibility for detecting and dealing with academic dishonesty. Instructors who believe that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred are obligated to discuss the matter with the student(s) involved. Instructors should possess reasonable evidence of academic dishonesty. However, if circumstances prevent consultation with student(s), instructors may take whatever action (subject to student appeal) they deem appropriate. Instructors who are convinced by the evidence that a student is guilty of academic dishonesty shall assign an appropriate academic penalty. If the instructors believe that the academic dishonesty reflects on the student s academic performance or the academic integrity in a course, the student s grade should be adversely affected. Suggested guidelines for appropriate actions are: an oral reprimand in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew his/her action constituted academic dishonesty; a failing grade on the particular paper, project or examination where the act of Fall, 2012 Page 3 of 6
Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 4 of 6 dishonesty was unpremeditated, or where there were significant mitigating circumstances; a failing grade in the course w here the dishonesty w as premeditated or planned. (Emphasis added.) Classroom Behavior The classroom is a special environment in which students and faculty come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to this learning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom are maintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms that support the learning process, create an environment in which students and faculty may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing their identities, and to develop an understanding of the community in which they live. Student conduct that disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class. Discrimination, Equity and Disability Concerns California State University Channel Islands prohibits discrimination or harassment based on sex, gender, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, cancer-related medical condition, or genetic predisposition. The University also prohibits discrimination against anyone due to a relationship or association with an individual with a known disability. The University practices equal opportunity in admission to, access to, and operation of instruction, programs, services, and activities. CI values student diversity and is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to all educational programs and events. Disability Resource Programs serves as a liaison to students, CSU academic departments and the campus community to ensure that our University is accessible to all qualified students with various disabilities including, but not limited to, physical, learning and psychological. Reasonable accommodations and services are provided to students who choose to self-identify and are determined by disability verification and consultation with the student. Services and accommodations are also governed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, state requirements, and CSU and CI policies. Please contact Disability Resource Programs or visit the website at http://www.csuci.edu/drp regarding required documentation and polices. Course Outline Typical for most introductory courses in I/O Psychology, we will cover the I material for the first half of the semester. We will focus on the O material the second half of the semester. Some topics are clearly I in nature (e.g., testing), some are clearly O in nature (e.g., work motivation) and some are mixed (e.g., personnel selection). Fall, 2012 Page 4 of 6
Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 5 of 6 Weekly Course Schedule Dates Aug 27 Aug 29 Sept 05 Sept 10 Sept 12 Sept 17 Sept 19 Sept 24 Sept 26 Oct 01 Oct 03 Oct 08 Oct 10 Oct 15 Oct 17 Oct 22 Oct 24 Material Covered/Assignment Due Levy Ch. 01 I/O Psychology: Then and Now (pp. 1 18) I/O Psychology as a scientific endeavor Levy Ch. 02 Research Methods in I/O Psychology (pp. 19 55) Project Class Research Project #1 (Workgroup Intervention Study) Job analysis Levy Ch. 03 Job Analysis (pp. 57 80) Project Class Research Project #2 (Job Description Project) Criterion measurement Levy Ch. 04 Criterion Measurement (pp. 81 101) Project Class Research Project #3 (Job Criteria/on Project) Performance appraisal Levy Ch. 05 Performance Appraisal (pp. 103 130) Project Class Research Project #4 (Performance Appraisal Project) Performance testing Levy Ch. 06 Predictors (pp. 131 157) Project Class Research Project #5 (Testing Project) Selecting people to hire Levy Ch. 07 Selection Decisions and Personnel Law (pp. 159 194) Project Class Research Project #6 (Make a Hiring Decision) Midterm Exam Training and development Levy Ch. 08 Training and Development (pp. 195 226) Fall, 2012 Page 5 of 6
Fall, 2012 Syllabus for Psychology 490: Page 6 of 6 Weekly Course Schedule Dates Oct 29 Oct 31 Nov 05 Nov 07 Nov 12 Nov 14 Nov 19 Nov 21 Nov 26 Nov 28 Dec 03 Dec 05 Dec 12 Material Covered/Assignment Due Work motivation Levy Ch. 09 Motivation (pp. 227 256) Project Class Research Project #7 (Work Motivation Scales) Job attitudes: Psychological responses to work Levy Ch. 10 Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences (pp. 257 287) Project Class Research Project #8 (Job Satisfaction Scales) V eteran s Day (No class) Well-being Levy Ch. 11 Stress and Worker Well-Being (pp. 289 322) Groups and teams Levy Ch. 12 Group Processes and Work Teams (pp. 323 350) Leadership Levy Ch. 13 Leadership (pp. 351 378) Organizational Theory Levy Ch. 14 Organizational Theory and Development (pp. 379 411) Final exam (From 1:00 3:00 PM) Note. Schedule and assignments subject to change. Fall, 2012 Page 6 of 6