Dr. Erin Bayne

Professor

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Biography

Erin Bayne is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. She specializes in bioacoustics, landscape ecology, and the impacts of human activities on wildlife. Through her role as academic co-director at the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute's Science Centre, she focuses on understanding the interplay between human activities and habitat suitability for various species. Her lab employs advanced technologies, including big data approaches, machine learning, and remote sensing, to analyze ecological and economic trade-offs in land-use management. Current research efforts include the use of autonomous recording units and telemetry to assess wildlife responses to changing environments. She teaches university courses related to landscape ecology, emphasizing the importance of GIS applications in ecological research and the conservation of biodiversity. Bayne is dedicated to mentoring undergraduate students in research projects that engage with real-world conservation biology issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching courses in landscape ecology and guiding research focusing on human impacts on wildlife.

Courses

BIOL 471 - Landscape Ecology BIOL 571 - Landscape Ecology Applications

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management