Sylvie A Mercier Quideau

Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci - Renewable Resources Dept
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Fall Term 2024 (1890)

REN R 341 - Soil Formation and Landscape Processes

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Soil formation, with emphasis on landscape processes as factors in soil development; pedogenic processes and their relation to environmental issues; soils; vegetation, and geological associations; kinds and distribution of soils in Canada; soil classification; field examination and computer-assisted learning of soils and their landscape. Field trips. Prerequisite: REN R 210. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 441.

LECTURE A1 (51359)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50 (ESB 2-36)

LAB D1 (51360)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
T 14:00 - 16:50 (TBD)

LAB D2 (51361)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
R 14:00 - 16:50 (TBD)



REN R 442 - Soil Biogeochemistry

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Introduction to the main components of the soil biota; the metabolic and molecular diversity of microbial populations and their role in soil processes; the microbiology and biochemistry of decomposition of organic matter in soil; biogeochemical cycling of N, P, S, Si, base cations and metals; and the application of soil microbiology to selected environmental problems. Prerequisite: REN R 210.

LECTURE A1 (54495)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20 (ESB 1-31)

LAB D1 (54496)

2024-09-23 - 2024-09-23
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-11-25 - 2024-11-25
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-11-04 - 2024-11-04
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-10-21 - 2024-10-21
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-09-09 - 2024-09-09
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)



REN R 541 - Advanced Soil Formation, Classification and Landscape Processes

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Soil classification with a focus on soil genesis as influenced by soil forming factors and processes. Spatial variability of soil types within landscapes in association with vegetation, parent geological materials, hillslope hydrology and microclimate. Soils as components of ecosystems and their relation to environmental issues. Distribution of soils in Canada. Field trips. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 341, REN R 441 or REN R 741.

LECTURE A1 (50432)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50 (ESB 2-36)

LAB D1 (50433)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
T 14:00 - 16:50 (TBD)

LAB D2 (50434)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
R 14:00 - 16:50 (TBD)



REN R 542 - Soil Biogeochemistry

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Introduction to the main components of the soil biota; the metabolic and molecular diversity of microbial populations and their role in soil processes; the microbiology and biochemistry of decomposition of organic matter in soil; biogeochemical cycling of N, P, S, Si, base cations and metals; and the application of soil microbiology to selected environmental problems. Not to be taken if credit received for REN R 442 or REN R 742.

LECTURE A1 (54497)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20 (ESB 1-31)

LAB D1 (54498)

2024-09-09 - 2024-09-09
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-09-23 - 2024-09-23
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-10-21 - 2024-10-21
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-11-04 - 2024-11-04
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)

2024-11-25 - 2024-11-25
M 14:00 - 16:50 (ESB 2-44)



REN R 603 - Graduate Research Skills

★ 1 (fi 2)(FIRST, 1.5-0-0)

Prepares graduate students to function in a research environment. Focuses on the development of communication and presentation skills, the publication process, and proposal preparation. The grade is credit/no credit.

LECTURE A1 (46076)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
T 12:30 - 13:50 (GSB 8-49)

LECTURE 800 (46209)

2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
T 12:30 - 13:50 (TBD)