Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Course Code PSY309
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY100 Introductory Psychology
Course Aims
This course aims to illustrate how psychologists improve both the effectiveness of work systems and the well-being of employees by using psychological principles, and to equip students to apply theoretical approaches and empirical evidence in organizational settings. 
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

After completing the course, students should be able to:

1. recognize and apply fundamental concepts of industrial and organizational psychology to analyze and manage selected organizational issues. 

2. conduct basic research activities in organizational settings;

3. analyze and solve different organizational or interpersonal problems in workplace;

4. identify different factors that affect employees’ well-being;

5. enhance positive attitudes and behaviours in the workplace.
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Group Presentationn
20%
2.
Project Report (Term Paper)
20%
3.
Mid-term Test
20% 
4.
Final Exam
40%
 
 
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