An examination of the key processes that regulate ecosystem productivity and function in terrestrial ecosystems. Specific foci include: plant- soil linkages including decomposition and nutrient supply, and the role of above- and below-ground community composition on element cycles.

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A, MCDB 1B, EEMB 2, and EEMB 3; or ENVS 1, 2, 3 and 60 or 100, and either Chem 1A, 1AL, 1B, and 1C or ENVS 15A, 15B, and 15BL. Completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C- or better.

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SCHIMEL J P
Josh Schimel
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12 reviews
HSSB 3202
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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ENV S 171 Schimel J P Fall 2023 Total: 24
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EEMB171 . Schimel J P A Month Ago

Try to pay attention to lecture if you can. It's pretty dry but he's very passionate about the content.

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ENVS171 . Schimel J P 2 Years Ago

Professor Schimel is a caring professor who is very passionate about the ecosystem. However, his class is pretty dry and I found it really boring. Idk why the reviews on here say he's mean because I found him pretty nice and he genuinely cares about his students doing well. Just really pay attention because his exams are hard

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EEMB171 . Schimel J P 2 Years Ago

He seems like a nice guy/clearly is passionate about his work, but if you don't understand something he's super condescending and borderline rude. He also kept hosting class/section when the TAs were on strike & that honestly made me lose respect for him. If you're interested in soil science you'll have a good time but otherwise don't recommend

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EEMB171 . Schimel J P 4 Years Ago

GREAT GUY. professor schimel is a wonderful, caring professor who loves his students. however- problem sets are very difficult unless they are explained by the TA. weekly quizzes have some vague, unclear questions. get ready to do your own research to understand what he teaches in class if you are unfamiliar with these concepts. must be smart.

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EEMB171 . Schimel J P 6 Years Ago

I loved Josh! Not very interesting material, but he's so enthusiastic so it makes it better. Go to class and pay attention; if you understand the concepts you'll do well on the tests without doing readings. I would definitely recommend taking any class with Josh. This class would have been very dry with any other professor

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171 . Schimel J P 9 Years Ago

He is a super pretentious professor, and very rude and demanding. Would not recommend any class by him. Definitely acts like he is too smart to hear you out on anything, and speaks down to students looking for help. 110 do not recoment

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