Dr. Charles Henderson

Professor

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Biography

Charles Murray Henderson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, specializing in geology with a focus on Permian stratigraphy. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Calgary, obtained in 1989, and an M.S. and B.S. in Geology from the University of British Columbia, earned in 1981 and 1979, respectively. Throughout his career, Henderson has made significant contributions to the understanding of stratigraphy and ichnofossil assemblages, notably in the context of the Early Triassic period. His work has been published in various notable geology journals, highlighting his research on conodont biostratigraphy and implications for extinction events in the geological record. In addition to his academic pursuits, Henderson has received multiple awards recognizing his commitment to outreach and excellence in teaching within the field of science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Public Outreach

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Service Award

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People's Choice Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Gold Medal

Courses

Readings in Geology Introduction to Geology Invertebrate Paleobiology Advanced Independent Study

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.