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Engineering Psychology [1]

Paper Code: 
PSY 325 (C)
Credits: 
04
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: 
  • Blum and Naylor. Industrial Psychology. CBS Publishers New Delhi.
  • Dunnette, M.D. Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
  • Ghiseli and Brown. Personnel and Industrial Psychology.
  • Glimer. Industrial Psychology.
  • McCormick D.J.  1976. Human Factors Engineering and Design. McGraw Hill 4th Edition.
  • Tiffin J. and McCormic E.J. 1975.Industrial Psychology, Prentice Hall, 6th Ed.
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.
Academic Year: 
2016-17 [2]

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