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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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