Geomatic Engineering
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY310
Course Name: Motivation and Emotions
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian motives and emotions across evolutionary, developmental, physiological, and social contexts. Within this framework, the autonomous nervous system, endocrinal system, hypothalamus, limbic system; basic motivation and emotion theories, basic mechanisms of hunger, thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives will be studied in detail.
Course Content: This course is to discuss the mechanisms of basic mammalian drives and emotions in evolutionary, developmental, physiological and social contexts. In this context, the autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, hypothalamus, limbic system; It includes basic theories of motivation and emotion, basic mechanisms of hunger and thirst, sexual and psychosocial motives.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Have basic and general knowledge about motives and emotions.
2) • They can follow the current developments in this field.
3) • They can make statements about motivation and emotions to various audiences.
4) • They exhibit an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • To introduce the course • To introduce basic concepts • Examining the historical perspective Completing required readings for the next lesson
2) • Examining the relationship between genetics, learning and motivation Reading for the next lesson
3) • Examining the endocrine system, limbic system, hypothalamus from a general physiological perspective. Reading for the next lesson
4) • Explaining basic instincts such as hunger and thirst Reading for the next lesson
5) • Examining reproductive and sex differences Reading for the next lesson
6) • Addressing attachment and love Reading for the next lesson
7) • Explaining the relationship between rejuvenation and stress Reading for the next lesson
8) • Examining the literature on fear and pain Reading for the next lesson
9) • Examining the literature on anger, hatred and aggression Reading for the next lesson
10) • Examining the literature on happiness, sadness, depression, hopelessness and suicide Reading for the next lesson
11) • Explain the factors that affect motives and emotions Reading for the next lesson
12) • To learn instinct theories such as psychoanalytic theory, humanistic theory, impulse reduction theory Reading for the next lesson
13) • Explaining theories of emotion such as James-Lange theory, Connan Bard theory Reading for the next lesson
14) • To discuss the way the lesson is taught and the achievements with the general assessment. Reading for the next lesson
15) FİNAL EXAM ALL TOPICS OVER THE YEAR

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Arık, İ.A. (2000). Motivasyon ve Heyecan. İstanbul: Çantay Yayınevi
References: • Arık, İ.A. (2000). Motivasyon ve Heyecan. İstanbul: Çantay Yayınevi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
2) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
3) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
4) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
5) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
8) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
9) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
10) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
11) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Oral Examination
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 4 12 48
Quizzes 3 9 27
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 165