Dr. Francoise Cardou

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francoise Cardou is an Assistant Professor with a focus on urban ecology. Her research interests include the dynamic interplay between urbanization, plant community ecology, and ecosystem function. She examines how environmental conditions and species availability influence the trajectories of plant communities in human-dominated systems. Her work employs a combination of field surveys, remote sensing, and machine learning to investigate ecological trajectories and the impacts of ecosystem services and biodiversity within cities. Francoise addresses critical questions surrounding the drivers and consequences of biodiversity change and aims to identify sustainable, equitable pathways for urban environmental management and urban greening. She welcomes collaborations with students, researchers, and community partners who share her interests in urban ecology and ecosystem services.

Research Interests

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.