Engineering Psychology

Paper Code: 
PSY 325 (Group C)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the concepts, nature and principles of industrial psychology.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Industrial Psychology :

 Definition of Industrial Psychology; Role of Industrial Psychologist. Roots and history of Industrial Psychology  

12.00
Unit II: 
Human Engineering :

 Scope and origin of engineering psychology; work and fatigue; work schedule; methods design; monotony and boredom.    

12.00
Unit III: 
Working Condition :

 Illumination atmospheric condition, noise, music, rest periods. 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Human Factors in Equipment Design :

 Man-machine systems, display problems, Control problems, Problems of spatial configuration and arrangement.

12.00
Unit V: 
Accidents and Safety :

 Definition, human and economic costs of accidents causes, situational and individual factors related to accident reduction.

Essential Readings: 
  • Tiffin J. and McCormic E.J. 1975.Industrial Psychology, Prentice Hall, 6th Ed.
  • McCormick D.J.  1976. Human Factors Engineering and Design. McGraw Hill 4th Edition.
  • Glimer. Industrial Psychology.
  • Ghiseli and Brown. Personnel and Industrial Psychology.
  • Dunnette, M.D. Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
  • Blum and Naylor. Industrial Psychology. CBS Publishers New Delhi.

 

References: 
  • Harrel,, T.W. (1976). Industrial Psychology. Roinhar-Ox. B.Co. Calcutta.
  • Karn, H.W. and Gilmer B.V.H. (1962). (2nd Ed.) Readings in Industry and Business Psychology. McGraw Hill.
  • Maier, N.R.F. (1970). Psychology in Industry, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
  • Smith, H.C. (1984). Psychology in Business and Industry. Prentice Hall, New Delhi.

 

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