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Lecture and Outline:

  This outline can only be an approximate guide, since dates for particular lecture topics can only be approximate and since material may be added or deleted.  Any changes will be announced in class.
 

  Date Text Chapter Topic
Aug. 28  1 Introduction
Sept. 4  2 Evolution of Motivation and Emotion
No Class Sept 4 – Labor Day
Sept. 11 9 Anger, Hate, and Aggression
Sept. 18 10 Happiness, Sadness, and Coping
EXAM I : Chapters 1,2,9,10  Monday Sept. 25
Sept. 25 3 Genetics, Learning, and Development
Oct. 2 12 Motivation to Learn
Oct. 9 4 Physiological Perspective
Oct. 16 5 Thirst and Hunger
No Class Nov. 10 – Veterans Day
EXAM II : Chapters 3, 12, 4, 5  Monday Oct. 23
Nov. 13 8 Arousal and Stress
Nov. 20 Sickness as Motivation
No Class Nov. 22 & 24 – Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 27 13 Conflicts Among Motives
14 Self, Family, and Community
Dec. 4       Applications of Motivational Theory
** Make-up Exam Session:  Saturday, December 9 **
** Final Exam: Thursday, December 14, 10:15 – 12:30**