Psychology of Human RelationsPSYC 3301 Section 002Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-3:20Fall 2007 LS Room: 424Name: Jennifer JonesOffice: 405 Life Science BuildingEmail Address: [email protected] Hours: Tuesday 1:00-2:00 - or by appointment. Description of Course Content: This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the processes involved in effective functioning in the workplace. By the end of the course, students should have an understanding of the theories and research dealing with individual behavior in work environments. Furthermore, they should understand how one can apply such knowledge to attain organizational and individual goals. Topics covered will include: social perception, motivation, personality and its impact on the workplace, persuasion, interpersonal relationships, prejudice, discrimination, leadership and stress.Student Learning Outcomes: The goal of the course is to provide students with a basic background in the psychology of human relations.Required Textbook: Seta, C.E., Paulus, P.B., & Baron, R.A. (2000). Effective Human Relations: A Guide to People at Work, 4th Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Conley, P. Study Guide for Effective Human Relations (optional)Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken sporadically throughout the course and if you are present those days I take attendance than you will receive 2 additional points on your final letter grade. Students will be accountable for all lecture material, and each examination will contain questions from the class readings and classroom lectures, therefore it will be imperative that you not miss class.Examinations: Four exams will be given throughout the semester. Each exam will be worth 100 points. The exams will be structured with a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions. Exam questions will be taken from class lectures and assigned readings. Make-up exams will only be administered if the student provides a University approved excuse.Grading Policy: There is a total of 400 points to be earned during this course:A = 400-360 points 100%-90% B = 359-320 points 89%-80% C = 319-280 points 79%-70%D = 279-240 points 69%-60%F = 239-200 points 59% and belowAmericans 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 populationwith the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. 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Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.Tentative Lecture/Topic Schedule:Chapter 1-Human Relations Chapter 9-TeamworkChapter 2-Future of workplace Chapter 10-LeadershipChapter 3-Perception Chapter 11-Job SatisfactionChapter 4-Personality/Self Chapter 12-Interpersonal RelationshipsREVIEW: September 18 REVIEW: November 8TEST: September 20 TEST: November 13Chapter 5-Motivation Chapter 13-Prejudice/DiscriminationChapter 6-Communication Chapter 14-StressChapter 7-Social Influence Chapter 15-Career DevelopmentChapter 8-Groups REVIEW: December 4REVIEW: October 16 TEST: December 6TEST: October 18NO CLASS WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!! November 20 & 22 