Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: PSYC 100—Human Relations in Organizations Number of Credits: 3 Pre/Co-requisites: None Instructor: Penny Belgarde Phone: 701-858-4339 Office Office Hours: By appointment Email: penny.belgarde@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Online Textbook(s): Human Relations: Interpersonal Job-Oriented Skills, 12th Edition, by Andrew Dubrin Course Description: This course examines the importance of human relations and professional development. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding is applied to human relations at home and on the job. The topics covered include the impact of personal and organizational values, motivation, self-awareness, goal setting, conflict management, communications, and stress management. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Explain interpersonal skill development 2. Understand individual differences 3. Learn to build self-esteem and self-confidence in the workplace 4. Understand interpersonal communications 5. Exhibit teamwork skills 6. Group problem solving and decision making 7. Comprehend cross cultural relations and diversity 8. Understand how to resolve conflict with others 9. Become an effective leader 10. Understand how to motivate others 11. Helping others develop and grow 12. Explain positive political skills 13. Demonstrate customer satisfaction skills 14. Explain ethical behavior Course Requirements: 1. Completion of assignments, tests, and discussions are required. 2. Everyone will complete two research papers. 3. Grading is the accumulation of assignments, quizzes, and tests for total points. Grading Scale: 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 65-69 = D Below 65 = F