INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Jeff Vancouver, Associate Professor
223 Porter Hall, 593-1071,e-mail: vancouve@ohio.edu
Home page: http://www.psych.ohiou.edu/people/Faculty/Vancouver/vancouver.html
Office Hours: MTW 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or by appointment
TA: Kristen More, 593-1061,km143903@ohio.edu, Office hrs: _____________________________
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to introduce the student to theories, research and applications in industrial and organizational psychology. We will examine the fundamental concepts that define the science and practice of I/O Psychology. After the course, the student should have a critical understanding of the field of I/O Psychology. This includes:
• Being able to explain to others what I/O psychologists do in industry, academics, and government.
• Evaluating the field as a possible career choice.
• Being able to articulate the major concepts and theories in the field.
• Learning the methods I/O psychologists use to deal with recurring issues in the work place like selection, promotion, performance, motivation, turnover, and interactions among people in organizations.
TEXT
Muchinsky, Paul M. (2003). Psychology Applied to Work (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
COURSE FORMAT AND ASSIGNMENTS
Format. This course consists primarily of lecture, class and group discussion, and projects. Prior to class, a list of learning objectives, topic questions and relevant web sites will be posted on the web (see course page above). Learning is greatly enhanced when the objectives and questions are kept in mind prior to reading chapters and web sites, and the readings are completed before class. In class, group discussions will focus on these objectives and questions.
Participation. Attendance and participation in class discussion will be assessed. I will take attendance 21 (undetermined) times during the term. Each time you are there will count 5 points toward participation. I will ask for comments, questions, opinions, etc. Each time you pipe up will earn you 2 points toward participation. Participation points will count 10% of your grade.
Quizzes. Five quizzes (worth 15% each) will be given during the term as indicated in the Calendar of Assignments. The lowest quiz will be dropped (or you can elect to skip the final).
Projects. You will be given two projects to complete during the course. Descriptions of the projects will be given prior to assignment. Each project will count for 15% of your grade.
Policies and Other Points of Interest
• I am a strong proponent of feedback. Tell me what you think of the book, the lectures, the projects, etc. Likewise, I will try to provide specific feedback to each of you regarding progress. However, grades are only computed at the end of the term. Any attempt to calculate grades before the term's end, or from any subset of the total points, is a non-binding estimate. Grade cut-offs are at the tens (e.g., 90, 80, etc.); pluses and minuses are to the thirds marks (e.g., 93.3%, 86.6%, 83.3%, etc.).
• The Calendar of Assignments is a guideline. Changes may occur throughout the term.
• All actual tests, papers, and other results of assignments will be destroyed after the middle of the following term. Any questions about grades should be addressed before that time.
• Those students who behave in a way deemed disruptive by the instructor may have their class grade reduced, and/or be referred to Student Judiciaries.
• Any student who cheats or plagiarizes may be given a grade of zero for the test/assignment, and/or a grade of "F" for the course, and may also be referred to Student Judiciaries. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: wearing earphones or hats to the test session. Plagiarism involves any attempt to pass off work from another source as your own. This applies to both test and assignments.
• If the student cannot take a test at the scheduled time, s/he must:
• contact the instructor before the test (or leave their name, reason, and telephone number with the secretaries in the psych. dept. office, 235 Porter (740) 593-1707 and
• provide an excuse acceptable to the instructor (e.g., from the physician diagnosing the illness) and
• take the make-up test at a time scheduled by the instructor.
If these conditions are not met, a grade of zero may be given for the missed test. All decisions of the instructor as to the validity of the excuse, as well as on the time, content, format and any penalty associated with any make-up test, are final. Generally, make up tests are essay.
TOPIC READINGS
March 29 Introduction and Overview None
March 30-31 History & Systems Chap. 1
April 2 Research Chap. 2
April 5-7 Criteria & Job Analysis Chap. 3
April 9 Quiz #1 Study!
April 12-16 Predictors Chap. 4
April 19-21 Personnel Decisions Chap. 5
Kravitz, D. A., et al. (1996). A Review of Psychological and Behavioral Research on Affirmative Action. http://www.siop.org/AfirmAct/siopsaar.html
April 23 Quiz #2 Study!
April 26-28 Performance Appraisal Chap. 7
April 30-May 5 Training Chap. 6
May 7 Quiz #3 Study!
May 10-14 Motivation Chap. 12
May 17-19 Attitudes & Behavior Chap. 10
May 21 Quiz #4 Study!
May 24-28 Teams Chap. 9
May 31-June 1 Organizations Chap. 8
June 2-4 Occupational Health Chap. 11
June 10 Quiz # 5 (12:20 p.m.) Study!