Lecture, lab and field trips. Introduces the vascular plant flora of Colorado, including ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants. Emphasis on field identification of species representing a range of natural communities from grassland to alpine tundra, as well as non-natives. Field and herbarium techniques covered. Prereq: One year of general biology with a grade of “C-” or higher. Cross-listed with BIOL 5345. Semester Hours: 4 to 4