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  • 4.00 Credits

    A study of classification principles, nomenclature rules and systematic botany literature. 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 plants families. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Discusses the ecology of major vegetation types, emphasizing 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. Prerequisite: LIFE 3400.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Acquaints advanced students with environmental factors which affect the establishment and growth of plants. Emphasizes adaptive mechanisms. Dual listed with BOT 5730; cross listed with RNEW 4730. Prerequisites: one course in physiology and one course in ecology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced course examines fundamental ecosystem functions and their relationship to ecosystem structure using a systems approach. We study cycles of carbon, water and nutrients through ecosystem components with an emphasis on interactions among plants, soil, and the atmosphere. Current reading focus on responses of terrestrial ecosystems to global climate change and human disturbance. Dual listed with BOT 5745. Prerequisites: one course in ecology.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Integrative study of the structure, function, and ecological diversity of forested ecosystems, and the physical factors that influence this diversity, including emergent properties of energy flow and nutrient cycling. Special emphasis is given to understanding forest disturbances and succession, and implications for impacts of management and sustainability are discussed throughout. Dual listed with BOT 5775; cross listed with RNEW 4775. Prerequisite: LIFE 3400.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A comprehensive treatment of biogeochemistry with emphasis on biogenic elements and biological processes. Reviews occurrence of elements, their behavior in the biosphere, and how their cycles are affected by humans. Dual listed with BOT 5780. Cross listed with ESS 4780. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Acquaints students with various topics not covered in regular courses. Emphasizes recent developments appearing in journal literature. Dual listed with BOT 5790. Prerequisite: two courses in ecology.
  • 1.00 - 10.00 Credits

    Independent study of a particular problem or phase of botany, or presentation of reviews and discussion of current advances in botanical investigations. Prerequisite: LIFE 2023.
  • 1.00 - 10.00 Credits

    Undergraduate research or study in botany done under the guidance of a Botany Faculty member. Encouraged to present their research at local, regional, or national scinetific meetings, and, when appropriate, submit a manuscript for publication. Prerequisites: LIFE 2023,undergraduate status in good academic standing; consent of a botany faculty research mentor.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Provides undergraduate students with academic credit for approved work experiences in the fields of botany and biology. Must be arranged in consultation with a botany faculty member and the work supervisor. Offered S/U only. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, 3.0 GPA, declared major in botany or biology, and approval by a botany faculty member and work supervisor.