Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
To retrieve all theses and dissertations associated with a specific department from the library catalogue, choose 'Advanced' and keyword search "university of alberta dept of english" OR "university of alberta department of english" (for example). Past graduates who wish to have their thesis or dissertation added to this collection can contact us at erahelp@ualberta.ca.
Items in this Collection
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A comparison of passive monitoring methods for gray wolves (Canis lupus) in Alberta, Canada
DownloadSpring 2019
Remote camera traps are often applied to large mammal conservation and management programs because they are cost-effective, allow for repeat surveys, and can be deployed for long time periods. Additionally, statistical advancements in calculating population metrics, such as density, from camera...
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A comparison of residual tree mortality in forest island remnants following wildfire and harvest
DownloadSpring 2023
As forested ecosystems are put under compounding stresses due to the effects of climate change and demand for resources, forest managers must develop innovative ways to utilize natural resources in less-impactful ways. In the boreal forests of Alberta, Ecosystem Based Forest Management (EBFM) is...
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Fall 2023
It is well known that long-chain polymers and surfactants can significantly reduce the skin-friction drag of turbulent liquid flows; a phenomenon often referred to as rheological drag reduction. However, it is unclear if the mechanism for drag reduction is common among different types of polymers...