Organizational Psychology
Syllabus
Course Information
Tri-County Technology College - Arts & Sciences Division - Social Sciences
Organization
Department
Course Number
PSY 120
Credits
3
Contact Hours
3
Description
This course is a study of basic psychological principles of supervision and
organizational dynamics. Emphasis is placed on people skills and general human
relation techniques in the workplace. This course will not satisfy any Associate in
Arts or Associate in Science degree requirements.
Prerequisites
None
Textbooks
Vandeveer & Menefee. Human Behavior in Organizations. Pearson/Prentice
Hall. Edition: 2e. ISBN: 9781256147688.
Self-assessment Library: An access code is included with texts purchased
through TCTC Campus Store. Students purchasing a book through other outlets
will be responsible for purchasing an access code through Blackboard/Pearson at
the start of the semester.
Learner Supplies
General course supplies.
Competencies
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of self at work, using organizational psychology concepts of
personality, values, attitudes, motivation and stress.
2.
Demonstrate an expanded understanding of other people in groups using organizational
psychology concepts of motivation, leadership, communication, conflict and negotiation.
3.
Apply organizational psychology concepts to understand organizational employment policies,
including how modern organizations recruit, hire, train, and evaluate employees.
4.
Apply organizational psychology theories to understand organizational behavior, including culture,
power and politics, ethics, and organizational change.
Grading Rationale
This general grading breakdown will be followed:
Tests
Other component(s)
Class participation
60%
30%
10%
100%
Grading Scale (by percentages)
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
59 and below
More specifically, there will be at least three unit exams and a final exam. There will be at least one
writing assignment graded on content and English composition, counting at least 10% of the course
grade. The remainder of the grading scheme and the nature of the writing assignment(s) will be
determined by the instructor and will be explained at the outset of the course. The policy regarding
make-up exams is determined by the instructor and will be explained at the outset of the course.
Blackboard Access
This course will use Blackboard for access to the Pearson Self-Assessment Library. If
your Blackboard access does not work, take immediate steps to fix this problem.
Blackboard Problems: Report these issues immediately to the Help Desk by completing a
support ticket from the Log-in screen on Blackboard (https://bb.tctc.edu/), calling for help (864646-1779), or visiting the Help Desk at Pickens Hall 153.
Pearson Self-Assessment Library problems: Watch this video walkthrough of the process
(http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/starthere_registration). Further assistance is available at
http://247.pearsoned.com.
On-line Course
If you are taking this class ONLINE, it is your responsibility to review the important information
provided by the College regarding on-line courses, including hardware and software requirements
and how to access the course. Type this link into your Web browser:
http://www.tctc.edu/Content/Academics/Prepare_for_a_Career/SchedulingLocation/OnlineHybrid.xml or
navigate to this page by going to www.tctc.edu and choosing “Academics”, “Prepare for a
Career”, “Scheduling/Location”, then “Online/Hybrid”.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students should refer to the Tri-County Technical College Catalog for the current
academic year for various policies and procedures covering academics, financial aid, and student life.
Prepared by: Kate Williams, Ph.D., & Penny S. Edwards, M.S., B.S.
Date prepared: Summer 2013