Penwell's Syllabi > OB & I/O Fall, 2006

PSYC 385

Industrial/Organizational Psychology & Organizational Behavior

BUAD 345

Schedule	Fall, 2006
	Tuesday/Thursday Class

Purpose:	The purpose of this course is:
1)	To introduce you to the concepts, concerns and current thoughts regarding the discipline, art and science of Industrial Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior
2)	To provide opportunities for you think about how you might apply yourself and the concepts you learn in the course to real world organizational problems.
3)	To provide learning opportunities that are designed to help you effectively participate in the organizations you will work in throughout your life.

Class Policies and Procedures:
1)	Quality counts!! -- Your grade will be based on the quality of your work on assignments, exams and in class activities. In accord with the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, an "A" is awarded for work of unusual excellence, "B" for work "distinctly above average", "C" for work of "average to medium quality". Assignments, exams and grading procedures are discussed below.
2)	Participation is useful!! -- You are responsible for your learning. I am responsible for providing you the appropriate opportunities. A great deal of the learning in this class will be experiential in nature. The exercises, role plays, and other classroom activities are designed to present you the opportunity to learn about various organizational dynamics. Therefore, class attendance is very important.

Assignments:
1)	Paper. A research/literature review paper on an I/O or OB topic to be determined in class is due per the attached schedule. This paper will be a team effort. The final paper should be at least 12 pages, typed double spaced, and references should be APA Style. Additional specifications will be described in class and may be found on my web page.
2)	Homework. Various short assignments may be assigned at different points throughout the semester. Due dates and specifications are presented in the attached schedule.
3)	Honor System. The principles of individual effort per the honor code will be in effect except when specifically stipulated. Team projects are the responsibility of all team members; the honor code applies to the team as a whole in these cases.

Exams and Grading:
Exams will draw on material from lectures, class exercises and the text book. The exams will be a mixture of objective and essay questions. Make-up exams are to be completed ASAP.
Your final grade will be based on the quality of your work on:
	a)	Three exams (20, 25 & 25% Individual Effort).
	b)	Term Paper (20% Group Effort).
	c)	Team work as assessed by team members (5%)
	d)	Homework and Class Participation (5%).

For mid-semester progress reports, grades equivalent to a "C" or better will be reported as satisfactory. A "D" is required for a "P", if you are taking the class Pass/Fail.

For semester grades a total grade of:
		93.34 and above receives an "A",
		90.00 to 93.33 is an "A-",
		87.34 to 89.99 is a "B+",
		83.34 to 87.33 is a "B",
		80.00 to 83.33 is a "B-",
		77.34 to 79.99 is a "C+",
		73.34 to 77.33 is a "C",
		70.00 to 73.33 is a "C-",
		67.34 to 69.99 is a "D+",
		60.00 to 67.33 is a "D",
		Below 60 is an "F".