Syllabus for Human Relations PSYC 3301-001 Summer 2008 – Summer II Instructor Name: Katy Rollings Office Number: LS301 Email Address: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Time and Place of Class Meetings: LS424; M, T, W, Th 8:00 – 9:50 a.m. Description of Course Content: This course is designed to introduce students to psychological concepts that can be referenced and applied in a workplace setting. Course Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, you will have a good understanding of how psychology is at play in everyday interactions in the workplace. You will be familiar with a variety of psychological constructs, and you will understand how these constructs relate to you in the workplace. Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Effective Human Relations: A Guide to People at Work; Seta, Paulus, & Baron, 4th Edition. This book is available from the campus bookstore, in addition to on-line outlets. Attendance Policy: Attendance is not required; however, there are many benefits to attending class: 1) I do not provide my lecture materials (powerpoints and handouts) outside of class. Therefore, in order to get class notes, you will need to either attend the class sessions yourself or have someone provide you with their notes. 2) There will be several questions on each exam that are derived from material discussed exclusively in class and not in your textbook. 3) I will give ten “pop quizzes” during the course of the term. These will not count against your grade, but will be treated as extra credit, each counting one point. If you are present for all of the quizzes, then you have an opportunity to raise your final grade by one letter point.Drop Policy: A course drop grade will be assigned in accord with UT-Arlington policy (see current catalog). No grade is given if a student drops a course before the Census Date, July 10th. A student may drop a course with a grade of “W” after July 10th, and on or before July 28th. A student may not drop a course after July 28th. Tentative Lecture Schedule (Subject to Change): Date Session Topics Read Ahead July 7th 1 Course overview + syllabus ----------- July 8th 2 Introduction to Human Relations Chapter 1 July 9th 3 Change Management Chapter 2 July 10th 4 Social Cognition/Impression Management CENSUS DATE Chapter 3 July 14th 5 Personality at Work Chapter 4 July 15th 6 EXAM 1 Chapters 1 – 4 July 16th 7 Motivation Chapter 5 July 17th 8 Communication Chapter 6 July 21st 9 Persuasion and Power Chapter 7 July 22nd 10 EXAM 2 Chapter 5 – 7 July 23rd 11 Groups Chapter 8 July 24th 12 Teamwork Chapter 9 July 28th 13 Leadership LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A GRADE OF “W” Chapter 10 July 29th 14 Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Chapter 11 July 30th 15 EXAM 3 Chapters 8 – 11 July 31st 16 Relationships at Work Chapter12 August 4th 17 Prejudice and Discrimination RESEARCH PAPER DUE Chapter 13 August 5th 21 Stress and Burnout Chapter 14 August 6th 22 Career Choices Chapter 15 August 7th 23 EXAM 4 Chapters 12 – 15 Last Day to Drop with a “W” automatically assigned is July 28th, 2008. Specific Course Requirements with Descriptions Examinations: There will be four non-comprehensive exams. The exams will cover the information in your textbook, as well as any topics discussed in class. Not everything in the textbook will be discussed in class, and not everything discussed in class will be in the textbook; this is why it is important for you to keep up with readings and attend each class session. A study guide will be provided prior to eachexam. Each exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions worth one point each. Students arriving after the scheduled class start time on an exam date will not be allowed to take the exam after the first completed exam is turned in. Missed Exams & Quizzes: Makeup exams will be offered ONLY to students who can provide official documentation for their absence from an exam. Official documentation includes a doctor’s note in the case of illness or emergency, school documentation for a university approved absence, etc. Students should contact the instructor ASAP after the exam and provide documentation in a timely manner. Students who provide appropriate documentation for their absence will be required to make up the exam during the week following their absence. Please note that work obligations ARE NOT excused absences. Please make appropriate arrangements now as opposed to waiting until the last minute. If you have any questions about this policy, see the instructor for clarification. Written Assignments: You will be asked to complete a research paper, details on which will be provided during the first week of class. Please note that the instructor expects all written assignments to reflect the students’ original work. If I find that your written assignment has been plagiarized, I will give you a grade of “0” the assignment, and will pursue the case with the judicial board on campus. Please do not put me in the position of having to take these measures. Course Evaluation & Final Grade: You will be given an opportunity to evaluate me as an instructor and the course as a whole during the last two weeks of class. Item Points % of Final Grade Exam 1 100 20Exam 2 100 20Exam 3 100 20Exam 4 100 20Research Paper 100 20TOTAL 500 100 Letter grades will be distributed as follows: Total Points % Letter Grade 448 – 500 89.5 –100A398 – 447 79.5 –89.4 B348 – 397 69.5 –79.4 C298 – 347 59.5 –69.4 D297 and below 59.4 and below F Grading Format Weighting/Point Value of Assignments and Examinations: The grade for each exam will be the number of correct of exam questions (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D-60-69, F=0-59). All exams are of equal weight. The paper will be graded according to a rubric that will be handed out during the first week of class. Americans with Disabilities Act The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by