Dr. Michael Hynes

Professor

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Biography

Michael Hynes is a Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Calgary, specializing in the study of symbiotic nitrogen fixation and the development of vector gene transfer systems in bacteria of agricultural significance. His research has focused on Rhizobium spp. and their interaction with legume plants, particularly understanding the genetic mechanisms behind plasmid stability and horizontal gene transfer. He has conducted extensive research on the chemotaxis and motility of rhizobia, as well as the implications of bacteriocins and bacteriophages in plant-bacteria associations. His work encompasses genomics applications in enhancing legume competitiveness through the use of phages, and he has a notable publication record in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Great Supervisor Award

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CSM Fisher Scientific Award

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Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching, Established Career

Courses

CMMB 421 Virology CMMB 443 Microbial Physiology

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
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Specialization Notes

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