Dr. Jaclyn Cockburn

Professor

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Biography

Jaclyn Cockburn is a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in geomorphology and surface processes. Her research focuses on contemporary and past landscape processes, particularly environmental variability and the dynamics of fluvial systems. She employs paleoenvironmental proxies and sedimentary records, including clastic varves and tree-ring growth, to reconstruct historical landscape processes and understand responses to future global changes. Her notable work includes assessments of watershed management, evaluating sedimentary processes in lakes and streams, and studying the impacts of climate change on freshwater ecosystems. Cockburn has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from habitat suitability in ecological contexts to temporal variability in hydrological conditions across North America. Additionally, she is actively involved in mentoring students, offering opportunities for graduate research in geoscience, particularly related to geomorphology and ecohydrology.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG*1350 Earth: Hazards and Global Change GEOG*2000 Geomorphology GEOG*2110 Climate and Biophysical Environment GEOG*4150 Catchment Processes GEOG*4690 Geography Field Research GEOG*4990 Independent Study in Geography GEOG*6060 Special Topics in Geography GEOG*6610 Global Hydrology

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).