College of Information Technology & Engineering
SED 610
Philosophical & Psychological Concepts of
Occupational Safety & Health
212
Communications Bldg
696-3069
My
office hours are posted outside the safety office. If
you need me at any other time, please make an appointment.
Computer Requirements: Ability to conduct research on the
Internet and other library facilities
Pre-requisites: None
Text: Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged
Rand,
Ayn. Philosophy: Who Needs It.
Catalogue
Description:
An analysis of the educational philosophies and the application of these philosophies to occupational safety. A study of the effect of occupational safety on modern living.
Purpose of the
Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide insights into the philosophical and psychological styles of people who impact upon safety programs and efforts. It is also designed to assist the student in recognizing/forming his/her own philosophy of safety. Students will employ a critical thought process in examining various philosophical styles used in the workplace. From this examination, the student will be in a position to clarify/adjust his/her own philosophical/psychological style in interacting with people in the workplace. Students will explore arguments and theories in order to make interdisciplinary connections and generate/assess human thought and behavior.
Attendance Policy:
Unexcused absences in excess of two may result in the lowering of your final grade. Excused absences will not count in the above total, providing course work is made up.
Attendance is taken in all of my courses.
Grading Policy:
I generally use a 90%, 80%, 70% system when determining your grade. All points are added together to arrive at the final percentage score and then you are given a grade. In the event that you receive an Incomplete grade, I will automatically lower your score by one full grade when you take the I off the record.
You will be graded on the following:
Written Assignments
Oral Presentations/Defenses
Professors Appraisal
Final Examination
Course Procedure:
1. Students will read and familiarize themselves with sufficient psychology and
philosophy texts which will allow them to actively participate in discussions
of concepts.
2. Students will be required to write their own philosophy of Occupational
Safety.
3. Read the text and be prepared to discuss values, beliefs and consequences
Of the authors position as it may effect safety in American business.
Bibliography:
Adler, Mortimer J., Six Great Ideas. MacMilian, 1981
Bird & Germain, Practical Loss Control Leadership., Institute Press, Loganville, GA, 1980.
DeReamer, Russell, Modern Safety & Health Technology. , Wiley Interscience, NY, 1980.
Durant, Will., The Story of Philosophy, Simon & Shuster, NY, 1961.
Feibleman, James, K. Understanding Philosophy, Horizon Press, NY, 1973.
Manning, Michael V. Safety is a People Business. Government Institutes, Rockville, Md. 1998.
Additional readings of B.F. Skinner, would be helpful in familiarization of behavioral “Behaviorist” psychology.
Schedule
Week 2 1/17 Questions
will be assigned
Chapter 1 & 2 of text book
Week 3 1/24 Naturalism
Questions
Chapter 3
Week 4 1/31 Idealism
Question
Chapter 4
Week 5 2/7 Realism
Questions
Chapter 5
Week 6 2/14 Pragmatism
Questions
Chapter 6
Week 7 2/21 Questions
on Psychology
Chapter 7
Week 8 2/28 Psychology
Questions #2
Chapter 8
Week 9 3/7 Psychology
Questions #3
Chapter 9
Week 10 3/14 Psychology
Questions #4
Chapter 10
Week 11 3/21 Spring
Break
Week 12 3/28 Psychology Questions #5
Chapter 11
Week 13 4/4 Psychology
Questions #6
Chapter 12
Week 14 4/11 Chapter
13 Papers Due
Week 15 4/18 Chapter
14 Finish Up
Week 16 4/25 Final
Exam Last Class
Finish up