Human Relations Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

HRPO-1311-002 Human Relations

Prerequisites

Course Description

Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Human Relations in Organizations. Applications and Skill Building, 9th edition
Robert N. Lussier
ISBN 978-0-07-802920-2
 

Supplies

Textbook
Access to Blackboard through AC Connect to take exams online

Student Performance

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

• The students will evaluate human relations concepts including personality, diversity, perception, attitudes, values, ethics, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills to promote career success.
• Students will identify and evaluate the causes and effects of stress in the workplace including transactional analysis, assertiveness training and methods of conflict resolutions.
• Students will learn the importance of learning styles and how to develop individual and group communication skills including listening, questioning, and paraphrasing. 
• Students will list the steps in problem solving and decision making process including group involvement and participation.
• Analyze how theories of motivation and human behavior impact strategies of change management, time management, and career management. 
• List and describe the behavioral and contingency leadership theories and how they apply to human relations. 
• Students will learn the importance of networking, negotiation, and ethical organizational politics. 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

CLASSROOM GROUND RULES

Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion. Cell phones must remain in silent position and in your pocket, purse or backpack during class.  No texting during class.  No earphones (i.e., no listening to music) during class.

 

 

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:

90 - 100%	A	Excellent
80 -   89%	B	Above Average, Very Good
70 -   79%	C	Average, Good
60 -   69%	D	Poor, but passing
Below 60%	F	Failing

        

 

 

 

EXAMINATIONS:

Thera are 4 examinations throughout the course.  Each exam will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching, and/or short answer questions. 

Each exam is weighted at 20% of your final course grade, for a total of 80%.

The final 20% of your final course grade is determined by Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.

The final exam is scheduled according to the Amarillo College final exam schedule.

 

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings.  Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate actions. Please obtain the names and phone numbers of at least two of your fellow classmates and contact them about anything you have missed.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the registrar’s office.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.

                        Thursday, April 24       Last day to withdraw (drop)

 

Calendar

Additional Information

 

January 21	First Day of Classes
March 10 – March 16	Spring Break (faculty and students)
March 13 – March 16	AC Closed – Spring Break
April 14	Summer & Fall Registration Begins
April 18 – 20	AC Closed – Easter Holiday
April 24	Last Day to Withdraw – SPRING 2014
May 12 – May 16	Finals Week
May 16	Commencement Ceremony (7 pm)