The plants of the Rocky Mountain region are used primarily as examples, but the course gives a comprehensive view of the characteristics and relationships of the principal families of vascular plants. Dual listed with BOT 5680. A course on the ecology of major vegetation types, with emphasis on patterns of vegetation distribution, vegetation-environment relationships, succession, the effect of fire and management decisions, and methods of vegetation analysis. Dual listed with BOT 5700. A seminar designed to acquaint students with various topics not covered in regular courses.
Emphasis is placed on recent developments appearing in the journal literature.
A course designed to acquaint the advanced student with the environmental factors which affect the establishment and growth of plants. Emphasis will be placed on adaptive mechanisms. Dual listed with BOT 5730. A course for the independent study of some particular problem or phase of botany, or for the presentation of reviews and discussion of current advances in botanical investigations.