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Professor Dr. Cam Tsujita

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cam Tsujita is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Western University. He obtained his Ph.D. from McMaster University in 1995. His research interests are focused on various aspects of paleontology, examining taphonomic processes, fossil preservation, and paleoecology of both Paleozoic and Mesozoic invertebrate communities. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of event stratigraphy and molluscan paleobiology, especially regarding ammonoids. In addition, he explores geomicrobiology as it relates to fossil preservation, as well as sedimentology and stratigraphy, focusing on mudrocks. Tsujita is also dedicated to geoscience education and outreach and proposes ways to integrate Earth sciences into popular culture. His publications cover a range of topics in geology, demonstrating his depth of knowledge in the field. He is actively involved in educating students about Earth sciences through various courses.

Research Interests

Paleontology Taphonomy Fossil Preservation Paleoecology Event Stratigraphy Molluscan Paleobiology Geomicrobiology Sedimentology Geoscience Education

Courses

Earth Sciences 1022A/B: Earth Rocks! Earth Sciences 1081A/B: Resources, Environment & Sustainability Earth Sciences 1083F: Life On Planet Earth Sciences 1089G: Earth, Art & Culture Earth Sciences 2200A: Plate Tectonic Theory, Environments And Products

Requirements for Western University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86

Prerequisites

Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)

Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.