Syllabus

PSYC-104 PSYCHOLOGY

Spring 2001

Faculty Information:

Dr. Al Campbell, LMFT

E-mail: campbell@wolverton-mountain.com

Web Site: www.wolverton-mountain.com

Phone: (219) 928.5598 or (219) 874.1338

Course Identification:

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: 3

Days/hours course meets: Mondays at 7:00-10:00am

Prerequisite: None

Co requisite: None

Course Description:

This course explores psychological factors that underlie human behavior in organizational settings. Principles relating to communication, motivation, interpersonal relations, leadership, attitudes and other workplace issues are investigated. Interpersonal and group relationships are analyzed through role-playing exercises and similar activities.

Terminal Objectives:

At the completion of this course, students should expect to:

Employ human relation principles in order to encourage more favorable behavior and performance from workers.
Compare and contrast differing theories of interpersonal perception and impression formation.
Analyze motivation level of workers using a variety of models.
Analyze interpersonal and group conflict and utilize appropriate strategies for its resolution.
Understand models of personality, attitudes, values and ethics in interpersonal relations.
Understand the nature of leadership and use leadership styles appropriate to the situations.
Understand the nature of stress and how to use stress management techniques.
Understand models of communication that can lead to improved listening skills and appropriate responses styles.

Text:

Organizational Behavior, 7^th Edition, Osland, Prentice Hall, 2001.

Student Withdrawal Policy:

Students who wish to withdraw from this course must do so by Friday of Week #11.

Course Evaluation:

Midterm, Term Paper, Homework, and Final Exam—each weighted at 25% of Final Grade.

Student Responsibilities:

Students are required to attend all classes. Group discussion is an integral part of this course; students will be asked to contribute and ask questions.

30% Absence: DeVry’s Attendance Policy allows a Professor to withdraw a student from a course when a student has been absent 30% of the class hours of the course. If I drop you from the class, you must then appeal to me to be reinstated. If you are not reinstated, this can affect your eligibility for financial aid and will result in a “W” grade for the course. (Don’t forget to use the automated attendance system, ATS, starting 10 minutes before the hour and closing 20 minutes after the hour.)

Late assignments will be accepted with a one grade level reduction.

Diversity:

Students, faculty, staff, and all other member of the DeVry community are expected to respect diversity, which includes, but is not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Students engaging in discriminatory behavior will be subject to the consequences established in the Student’s Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. Student grievances involving charges of discrimination and sexual harassment should be taken to the Student Services Office.

Academic Integrity:

All students are expected to follow the standards of academic integrity and conduct as detailed in the Academic Integrity Policy found in the DeVry Student Handbook. The Policy specifically prohibits dishonest acts, such as copying, plagiarism, and prohibited collaboration. Please review the Policy so that you understand your rights and obligations.

Weekly Schedule

March 12, 2001 Psychological Contract, Theories of Managing People, Individual & Organizational Learning (pages 1-58)

March 19, 2001 Individual and Organizational Behavior (pages 59-94)

March 26, 2001 Values and Ethics, Career Development and Work Stress (pages 95-144)

April 2, 2001 Interpersonal Communication & Perception and Attribution (pages 145-188)

April 9, 2001 Group Dynamics and Work Teams (pages 189-212)

April 16, 2001 No Class

April 23, 2001 Problem Solving and Creativity & Conflict and Negotiation (pages 213-264)

April 30, 2001 Midterm Managing Diversity (pages 265-284)

May 7, 2001 Leadership and Management & Organizational Culture (page 285-325)

May 14, 2001 Decision Making & Power and Influence (pages 326-377)

May 21, 2001 Empowerment and Coaching & Performance Appraisal (pages 378-438)

May 28, 2001 No Class

June 4, 2001 Term Paper Due Organization Design (pages 440-463)

June 11, 2001 Managing Change (pages 464-501)

June 18, 2001 Final Exam

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