Dr. Chris Bone

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chris Bone is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in Geography at the University of Victoria. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and has over a decade of experience focusing on the intersection of human and environmental systems. His research interests lie in Geospatial technologies and spatial simulation modeling, with a particular emphasis on human-environment interactions. Dr. Bone has actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations among social, natural, and computational sciences to address the impacts of climate change and forest policies on large-scale forest insect outbreaks. His work encompasses a variety of computational analytical methods including agent-based modeling, network modeling, web mapping, and the application of geographic information systems and remote sensing in understanding the dynamics of climate-induced disturbances on diverse human populations. He teaches GEOG 418/518 Advanced Spatial Analysis Geo-statistics, shaping the next generation of scholars in the field of spatial data science.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG 418/518 Advanced Spatial Analysis Geo-statistics

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.