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To acquaint students interested in soil science, the tropics, chemistry, water science, the environment, agriculture, and natural resources with the meaningful, applied study of soils of the tropics.  This course will provide students with necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding concerning properties of soils in the tropics and their management for wise environmental stewardship and food production.  Moreover, analytical laboratory techniques, scientific report writing skills, familiarity with and appreciation for the tropical soil science literature, and critical thinking skills will be learned and reinforced in this course.