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This course teaches students how scientists learn about nature empirically: by observing and studying it directly, and manipulating it to see how
it responds. Students will learn how experiments, comparative studies, and long-term data help us understand ecosystems and inform
decision-making related to the environment. By the end, students will know how ecologists produce empirical evidence and appreciate its
importance to informing decision-making on how to manage and conserve nature and its resources.