GEOG 404Soil Ecosystem Dynamics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Environment
- Cross-listed
- ERS 484
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course examines the role of soil in the environment, its importance as a natural resource in agricultural and forest productivity, and the effects on soil resources as a result of different management practices. It is divided into three sections: 1) introduction to soil composition, formation, and physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soil; 2) soil degradation and management approaches to rehabilitation; 3) soil pollution and the role of soil in maintaining environmental integrity.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- ENVS200 - Field Ecology (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5673 | 20 / 20 | F 08:30–11:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it50% easy88% useful
From 3 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I find soil interesting so I liked this course a lot. lectures are kinds long and first thing in the morning but Dr. Oelbermann makes them engaging and will give breaks.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention GEOG 404, July 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2018
GEOG 404 - Soil Ecosystem Dynamics 86 points, 4 comments
Spring 2018
What courses are you taking next term? 13 points, 54 comments
u/Ballplayerx97: “Geog 404, Geog 294, Geog 201, Geog 225, Geog 340...wow this gonna be shitty.”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
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Spring 2016
Geog 404 - Final Exam for Fall 2016 1 point, 4 comments
u/otemtotem: “Hey guys, I just want to know if anyone has taken Geog 404 - Soil in the Environment and when the final exam was? …”
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