PSY451 Selected Topics İn İndustrial PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY451
Course Name: Selected Topics İn İndustrial Psychology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
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 ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to teach the students the basic principles of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and how the psychological and psychometrical theories are applied at work and organizational settings.
Course Content: This course includes gaining the necessary competencies for students to understand workplace problems psychologically, at least in order to make basic suggestions for the solution of behavioral problems, and providing detailed information about the necessary psychometric properties of Psychological Assessment tools used in the workplace and ethical issues related to these tools.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn about the historical development and the contemporary approaches of industrial psychology
2) Understand how the theories and findings of psychology are applied to work life
3) Gain the necessary information and capabilities for considering the work place problems from the perspective of industrial and organizational psychology.
4) Learn the basic psychometric principles for evaluating the measurement tools used in HR decisions
5) Be competent enough to offer basic suggestions related with employee motivation and satisfaction problems.
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) What is Organisational Behaviour? Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Diversity in Organizations Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) Emotions and Moods Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Personality and Values Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) Motivation Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) Motivation Lecturer's notes and related articles
8) Midterm Exam Lecturer's notes and related articles
9) Midterm Exam Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Foundations of Group Behaviour Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Communication Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Conflict and Negotiation Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) The Organisation System Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Leadership Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) Revision Lecturer's notes and related articles
16) Final None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2013). Organizational behaviour (15th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
References: Robbins, S.P., & Judge, T.A. (2013). Organizational behaviour (15th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field 5
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. 5
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. 5
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. 5
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. 5
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Individual Project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 1 % 10
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 9 27
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 20 40
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 179