PSY452 Testing and Assessment in Industrial PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY452
Course Name: Testing and Assessment in Industrial Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ECE TUNCAY SENLET
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. SERİN İŞİAÇIK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to understand the measurement principles in psychological testing and applying these principles to industry related measurement tools like ability tests, and personality inventories, and other measurement technics used in personnel selection and promotion.
Course Content: This course includes applications in performance evaluation, training needs analysis, preparation of training programs, training evaluation and career management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have basic and general knowledge about Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2) To be able to convey written and verbal thoughts on solution proposals for problems related to the working environment.
3) To be able to convey ideas, verbally and in writing, about the solution proposals for the needs and problems in the business environment, and to develop and implement applications.
4) Demonstrating an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Measurement and Evaluation in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Performance evaluation Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Performance Evaluation Process Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) 360 degree performance evaluation Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Evaluation Methods Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) Checking the evaluation results Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) MIDTERM None
8) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
9) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Education Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Educational Applications Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Educational Applications Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) Education Evaluation Processes Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Career Development Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) Revision Lecturer's notes and related articles
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Endüstri, İş ve Örgüt Psikolojisi El Kitabı 1. Cilt, 2009, Neil Anderson, Deniz Öneş, Handan Kepir Sinangil, Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Literatür Yayıncılık (Bölüm 13/14).
• Industrial & Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach, 2007, M.G. Aamodt, Wadsworth / S. P. Robbins, 2001, Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall /
• Training in Organizations, 1992, I. L. Goldstein, California: Brooks /Cole
• Training for Organizational Transformation, 2000, R. P. Lynton, U. Pareek, London: Sage

References: • Endüstri, İş ve Örgüt Psikolojisi El Kitabı 1. Cilt, 2009, Neil Anderson, Deniz Öneş, Handan Kepir Sinangil, Chockalingam Viswesvaran, Literatür Yayıncılık (Bölüm 13/14).
• Industrial & Organizational Psychology: An Applied Approach, 2007, M.G. Aamodt, Wadsworth / S. P. Robbins, 2001, Organizational Behavior, Prentice Hall /
• Training in Organizations, 1992, I. L. Goldstein, California: Brooks /Cole
• Training for Organizational Transformation, 2000, R. P. Lynton, U. Pareek, London: Sage

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 42 126
Midterms 1 24 24
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 198