PSYC 2289 Comparative Psychology: Study of Animal Behavior
Explore PSYC2289 Comparative Psychology: Study of Animal Behavior at Boston College, including instructors, sections, and official aggregate ratings.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology
- School
- Boston College
- Credits
- 0
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.A.: One course from the Biological/Cognitive cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.S.: One course from the Biological/Cognitive cluster (3 credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Biological area (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Three 2000-level courses — Biological area (Class of 2027 and Before)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.31 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Karen Jesch | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 15 of 18 |
| Summer 2025 | Karen Jesch | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 12 |
| Spring 2022 | Angela M Johnston | 4.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 49 |