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Catherine Marler

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Raw average: 3.15/5 from 20 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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PSYCH 449
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Lecture is fast paced, so take notes and study well. Dr. Marler frequently asked if we had questions and clarified confusion well. However, there was a lot of content, so we did not get to cover everything because of how often we reviewed questions. But I do appreciate how much she cares about students' understanding. **textbook not required**
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PSYCH 449
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
i took her animal behavior class as a psych major... i think this class is a little more geared towards those with an interest in ecology/bio, not a critique, just an FYI. slides are often directly taken from the textbook, i found her lectures to be very boring and long, with no engagement/required attendance or recorded lectures. exams were fair.
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PSYCH 449
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I really enjoyed her animal behavior class, the material was super interesting and she really cares bout her students. Its a pretty easy class as long as you go to lecture and go over the review slides, her exams are very fair.
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PSYCH 449
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
As long as you attend lecture and halfheartedly pay attention, you will be fine. Her tests are fair, just pay attention to the examples she uses.
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PSYCH 449
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Pretty average professor/course. Dr. Marler cares for students and answers all questions before moving on. Three exams determine 75% of your grade, so be sure to study and watch the review session, as it can be helpful. Lectures contain a lot of examples, which can make things more boring/complicated, but most of the material is pretty interesting.
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PSYCH 449
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
The reviews for the exams have little to do with what is actually on the exams. Despite the constant studying, (reading the textbook, taking notes on every lecture, and doing the review) I still did not do well. The exams were difficult. She is passionate about her work, but the exams could be graded differently.
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Classes with Catherine Marler

PSYCH 513

Hormones, Brain, and Behavior

4 credits

Examines how hormones and neurotransmitters shape brain and behavior in animals and humans, covering sex differences, sexual behavior, stress, and epigenetics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Catherine Marler

Catherine Marler's lectures were described as dense and boring, with exams that tested very specific details like statistical data from single graph slides. One student found the exams unfair and recommended the course only for neurobiology majors, while another felt Marler’s lecture outlines were confusing and that she fell short compared to the other lecturer.

Anthony AugerCatherine Marler

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
PSYCH 621

Mentored Research and Seminar

1–6 credits

Mentored Research and Seminar involves developing an understanding of primary research and participating in designing and conducting research to extend current understanding.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

C. Shawn GreenJenny Saffran+32 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
PSYCH 691

Undergraduate Thesis

2–3 credits

Undergraduate thesis course involving research and completion of a senior honors project, recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in psychology.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

C. Shawn GreenJenny Saffran+12 more

No recorded grade history

PSYCH 692

Undergraduate Thesis

2–3 credits

Undergraduate thesis course involving research, critical evaluation of psychological studies, and completion of a professional senior honors report.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

C. Shawn GreenSeth Pollak+32 more

No recorded grade history

PSYCH 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study is an independent mentored study with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

C. Shawn GreenSeth Pollak+27 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
PSYCH 990

Research

1–12 credits

Research course involving independent experimental, observational, or statistical investigation under staff supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

C. Shawn GreenSeth Pollak+32 more

No recorded grade history

ZOOLOGY 699

Directed Studies in Zoology

1–6 credits

Directed Studies in Zoology consists of selected research projects for juniors and seniors.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2008: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2008: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2009: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

Scott HartmanKaren Strier+52 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
ZOOLOGY 990

Research

1–9 credits

Advanced research in biology as part of graduate program requirements, arranged with mentoring faculty.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen StrierJeff Hardin+39 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027NTP 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 513Hormones, Brain, and Behavior
Spring 2027PSYCH 621Mentored Research and Seminar
Spring 2027PSYCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 691Undergraduate Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 692Undergraduate Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 699Directed Study
Spring 2027PSYCH 990Research
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Spring 2027ZOOLOGY 990Research
Fall 2026NTP 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 449Animal Behavior
Fall 2026PSYCH 621Mentored Research and Seminar
Fall 2026PSYCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 691Undergraduate Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 692Undergraduate Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 699Directed Study
Fall 2026PSYCH 990Research
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 699Directed Studies in Zoology
Fall 2026ZOOLOGY 990Research

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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