Courses

Field Methods in Vegetation Ecology is a survey of physical and biological processes that control the distribution and dynamics of vegetation and common methods used to understand these patterns. Through fieldwork and individual projects, students will gain hands-on experience regarding concepts and field methods in vegetation science. Based at the CU Mountain Research Station, students will spend 3 weeks exploring the ecology of the region – from Great Plains grasslands to the Continental Divide, with a focus on dynamics of upper montane, subalpine, and alpine landscapes. Fieldwork will emphasize conceptual bases for and practicalities of vegetation research.