REN R 210 - Introduction to Soil Science

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Open Study: Delayed

Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Elementary aspects of soil formation, occurrence in natural landscapes, and classification, including basic morphological, physical, and chemical characteristics employed in the identification of soils. Introduction to soil mineralogy, water movement, reactivity, organic matter, and nutrient cycling for predicting soil performance in both managed and natural landscapes. Prerequisite: 30 units. CHEM 101 and (BIOL 208 or EAS 201) recommended.

Fall Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE 700
(52757)
20
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
Assistant Instructor: Fiona Schmiegelow
Primary Instructor: Kathryn Aitken
LECTURE A1
(50110)
160
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
12:30 - 13:50
Primary Instructor: Alessia Marchesan

Labs

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LAB 701
(52758)
20
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
Assistant Instructor: Fiona Schmiegelow
Primary Instructor: Kathryn Aitken
LAB D1
(50108)
40
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Alessia Marchesan
LAB D2
(50107)
40
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
08:00 - 10:50
Primary Instructor: Alessia Marchesan
LAB D3
(50109)
40
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Alessia Marchesan
LAB D4
(53166)
40
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
14:00 - 16:50
Primary Instructor: Alessia Marchesan