Dr. Todd T. Tracy Professor of Biology; Department Chair
Education:
Ph.D., Colorado State University
M.S., Colorado State University
B.A., Cornell College
712-707-7340
ttracy@nwciowa.edu
SCI 224
Dr. Tracy is one of two ecologists in Northwestern's biology department. His research interests include avian vocal communication, prairie restoration, plant genetics, and the impacts of invasive species on the forests and prairies of the Midwest. He and his students present their research at the Iowa Academy of Science conference every spring. Prior to joining Northwestern’s faculty in January 2002, he taught at Kirkwood Community College, Front Range Community College, Colorado State University, and Colorado Christian University.
BIO116 - General Biology: Ecology and Organismal Biology
General Biology II is an introduction to organismal biology emphasizing the diversity of life forms. Representative organisms from the plant and animal kingdoms will be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to basic ecological concepts and Christian perspectives on stewardship. (4 credits)
BIO205 - Ecology
A study of the processes determining the distribution and abundance of organisms in space and time, their exchange of matter and energy with their environment, the measurement of these phenomena, and the application of ecological knowledge in the care of creation. Prerequisites: BIO115 and 116 (4 credits)
BIO330 - Topics in Ecology
Advanced studies of the function and structure of local ecological communities and/or life forms. Courses will emphasize the use of fieldwork, research projects and/or primary literature.Prerequisites: BIO205 or permission of instructor.(2-4 credits; a minimum of 4 credits will be offered per year)
NSC101 - Introduction to Earth Science
A fee is associated with this course (http://www.nwciowa.edu/tuition/fees).
Board of Directors, Iowa Academy of Science
Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam Reader, Table Leader, and Question Leader, Educational Testing Service
Course auditor for CollegeBoard (AP Environmental Science)
Instructor at Wheaton College Science Station near Rapid City, SD
Environmental Science and Biology Content Expert and Test bank Developer , Pearson Education
Interim Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, School of Professional Studies, Colorado Christian University
Affiliate Professor, School of Professional Studies, Colorado Christian University
Instructor and Visiting Professor, Department of Biology, Colorado State University
Adjunct Faculty, Science and Math Department, Front Range Community College
Laboratory Coordinator, Department of Math/Science, Kirkwood Community College
Laboratory Instructor, Kirkwood Community College
IOWATER volunteer water quality monitor
Au Sable Institute Academic Advisory Council
Iowa Academy of Science
Sioux County Birders Club
NWC Scholarship Grant, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022
Mellon Foundation Environmental Research Initiative (with student Erin Brogan), 2008-2010
Iowa Science Foundation grant #ISF-07-10, 2007-2008
Iowa Science Foundation grant #ISF-06-08, 2006-2007
Graduate Assistant Teaching Award, Colorado State University
