Dr. Margaret Docker

Professor

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Biography

Margaret Docker is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on conservation genetics of fishes, with particular emphasis on lampreys and their underappreciated freshwater habitats. Her work investigates the genetic basis of parallel phenotypic evolution, exploring themes such as non-parasitism in lampreys and sex determination mechanisms. In addition, she employs environmental DNA (eDNA) methods to monitor aquatic organisms within their ecosystems. Through her teachings, she covers courses on chordates and systematics, along with the biogeography of fishes, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of vertebrate biology and conservation.

Research Interests

Conservation Genetics Lampreys Parallel Phenotypic Evolution Sex Determination Environmental DNA Monitoring

Courses

BIOL 2210 Chordates BIOL 4212 Systematics Biogeography Fishes

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.