Materials

Landy, F. J., & Conte, J. M. (2007). Work in the 21st century: An introduction to industrial and organizational psychology (2nd ed.). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.

Exams:  There will be four examinations of your knowledge of organizational psychology. A review sheet will be posted on the course webpage one week prior to the testing date explaining the content and format of each exam. The final exam is not cumulative. I may refuse to give make-up tests or may give make-up tests consisting entirely of essay questions. Students whose primary language is not English or who need assistance should consult with me one week before every testing date. Each exam is worth 50 points.

Papers: You must write two 3-5 page papers (out of four options), due at various times throughout the semester. The papers generally require applying theory and research discussed in class. Links to instructions for each paper are on the calendar below. Each paper is worth 25 points.

Participation:  A total of 10 points may be awarded for verbal participation in class. Verbal participation can consist of answering or asking questions, engaging in debate with the instructor and other students, and actively participating during small group exercises. This component of your class performance will be self-assessed at the end of the term; please keep track of your participation throughout the semester so that you can have a valid self-assessment.

Extra Credit:  Up to 10 extra-credit points may be available by arrangement with me. Extra-credit may be obtained by volunteering for research studies in psychology, writing article reviews, or doing anything else approved by me.

Graduate Students: If you are taking this class for graduate credit, your performance is assessed differently. Click here for graduate student performance assessment guidelines.

Grading

Academic Ethics. Students must observe the Academics Ethics Policies detailed in the UNI Programs and Courses Guide. Students suspected of cheating or plagiarism will receive a score of zero on the submitted work. Flagrant violators may receive an F for the course.

Accommodations for Special Needs. Students with a disability should contact the UNI Office of Disability Services. Accommodations for tests should be made with the Professor one week in advance of each testing date. Students whose primary language is not English or who need assistance should consult with me one week in advance of each testing date.