PSYC 5800 Industrial/Organizational Psychology

PSYC 5800 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Moody Air Force Base
Fall 2006

Description:	This course offers a systematic study of the application of psychological methods and principles in business and industry. The emphasis is on issues of research, personnel selection and training, motivation, leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational issues. Other work-related topics may also be covered.
Text:	Paul E. Spector, Industrial And Organizational Psychology: Research And Practice, 4th Edition, ©2006. ISBN: 0-471-69099-6 J. W. Wiley (Publisher's web site: http://he-cda.wiley.com/WileyCDA/)
Instructor:	Gerald A. "Jerry" Merwin Jr., Ph.D. <gamerwin@valdosta.edu> (Link to contact information.)
Web Site:	http://www.valdosta.edu/mpa/classes/psyc5800/
Office Hours:	For the OMA Section of the class - Tuesdays 3:00-5:30 p.m.; For the OMB Section of the class - Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 p.m. (the weeks of classes at Moody Air Force Base). Arrange other appointment times directly with the instructor.
Objectives:	Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their familiarity with and understanding of the following areas:
	Research as it is conducted in workplace organizations Personnel selection, job analysis, recruitment Performance appraisal Employee training and development Employee motivation Job satisfaction and working conditions Organizational behavior Human factors and safety
Attendance Policy:	Students are allowed one excused absence per course. A second absence requires proof of emergency, sickness, TAD orders, etc. If a student misses more than two classes, a W or an F will be assigned for the course.
ADA:	Valdosta State University complies fully with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities located in room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are 245-2498 (voice) and 219-1348 (tty). Learn more on the VSU web site at: http://www.valdosta.edu/ssp/ You may also reach them via email at access@valdosta.edu. Also, please discuss this via email with your instructor(s) at the start of each class.