Energy Systems Engineering (English)
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:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Closed Department

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Closed Department

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