Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03161021 | Applications in Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+2+0 | 4 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course covers the main application areas of industrial and organizational psychology. Topics such as job analysis, personnel selection and placement, performance appraisal, training and development, motivation, and job satisfaction are examined. Organizational behavior variables including leadership, organizational commitment, job stress, and burnout are discussed through practical examples. In addition, psychological measurement tools in organizations, consulting practices, and ethical issues are included in the course content.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the application areas of theories and models developed in industrial and organizational psychology. The course aims to enable students to analyze individual and organizational behavior in work settings. The psychological foundations of human resources practices, employee selection, performance appraisal, and training processes are examined. The course aims to help students develop scientific and ethical solutions to organizational problems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 4 |
| P8 | Has the ability to take part in individual and team (in-group, inter-group) studies and leadership skills in academic activities. | 5 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | P.1.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Participates in individual and team activities and can successfully carry out these activities. | P.8.2 | 5 |
| O4 | Develops leadership skills to lead in team activities and can create new approaches. | P.8.5 | 5 |
| O5 | Evaluates the interaction between fundamental subfields and multidisciplinary areas, comprehending the outcomes. | P.11.5 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, objectives and scope, introduction to industrial and organizational psychology |
| 2 | History of industrial and organizational psychology and key concepts |
| 3 | Job analysis and job design applications |
| 4 | Employee selection and placement processes |
| 5 | Performance appraisal methods and applications |
| 6 | Training and development programs |
| 7 | Motivation and job satisfaction: theories and applications |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Leadership theories and organizational applications |
| 10 | Organizational commitment and job satisfaction studies |
| 11 | Job stress and burnout management |
| 12 | Psychological assessment tools and evaluation methods |
| 13 | Organizational consulting and applied case studies |
| 14 | Ethical and legal issues: psychology applications in the workplace |
| 15 | General evaluation, presentations |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 135 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,50 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P7 | P8 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Applies psychological theories and models in real-life scenarios and demonstrates the ability to use psychological tests and assessment tools. | 4 | - | - | - | 4 |
| O2 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Participates in individual and team activities and can successfully carry out these activities. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Develops leadership skills to lead in team activities and can create new approaches. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Evaluates the interaction between fundamental subfields and multidisciplinary areas, comprehending the outcomes. | - | 4 | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | - | - | - | - | 5 |