Dr. Kathreen Ruckstuhl

Professor

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Biography

Kathreen Ruckstuhl is a Professor and Assistant Head of Graduate Programs at the University of Calgary. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy with a focus on Ecology from the University of Sherbrooke, and she has extensive postdoctoral experience from the University of Cambridge. Her research specializes in social behavior, social networks, and disease transmission among ungulates, such as bighorn sheep and red deer, exploring themes like sociality, group living benefits, and the evolutionary impact of parasites on host species. Data collection often involves advanced social network analyses to understand these dynamics and their implications for wildlife management. Ruckstuhl has collaborated with various international scholars and institutions, contributing to studies on parasitology and population dynamics in wild animal populations. She has received several awards for her editorial work and is recognized for her contributions to ecological sociology and the advancements made in understanding animal behavior and health. Her teaching role includes courses in field ecology and advanced behavioral ecology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in ecological and behavioral studies.

Awards

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Associate Editor

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Editor

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Lifetime Member

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Outstanding Reviewer

Courses

Field Course in Ecology Ecology of Individuals Advanced Behavioural Ecology

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)
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Specialization Notes

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