About Me

My name is Dr. Simon Kang'a.  You can call me Simon.  I am really excited that you are here.  I have been teaching at De Anza College since the winter quarter of 2012. I have taught various Biology courses at De Anza, including Human Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Form and Function in the Biological World, and Cellular and Molecular Biology.

What to Expect in the Courses I Teach

To find out what to expect in each of the classes I teach, please click on the links with course names, on the left (navigation bar) on this page, for more specific course related information.  

CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
00224 BIOL 6B 03Y Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 06B-03Y: This is a hybrid course with online lecture with a required in person laboratory class. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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00225 BIOL 6B 05Y Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 06B-05Y: This is a hybrid course with an online lecture and a required in person laboratory class. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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LAB M·W···· 10:30 AM-01:20 PM SC2116
39083 BIOL 11 02Y Human Biology
BIOL D011.-02Y: This is a Hybrid course with online lecture with a required in person laboratory class. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/ courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/ students/ remotelearning.
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LAB M·W···· 01:30 PM-04:20 PM SC2116
37474 BIOL 11 07Y Human Biology
BIOL-011.-07Y: This is a Hybrid course with online lecture with a required in person laboratory class. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/ courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/ students/ remotelearning.
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LAB M······ 04:30 PM-07:20 PM SC2116
CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
00237 BIOL 6A 01Y Form and Function in the Biological World
BIOL-006A-01Y: This is a hybrid course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams and quizzes may be conducted in class. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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27809 BIOL 6A 02Y Form and Function in the Biological World
BIOL 006A.-02Y: This is a hybrid course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams and quizzes may be conducted in class. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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LAB M·W···· 01:30 PM-04:20 PM SC2116
27810 BIOL 11 08Y Human Biology
BIOL 011.08Y: This is a HYBRID course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams and quizzes may be conducted in class. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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LAB M·W···· 10:30 AM-01:20 PM SC2116
27858 BIOL 11 09Y Human Biology
BIOL 011.09Y: This is a HYBRID course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams and quizzes may be conducted in class. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
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LAB M······ 04:30 PM-07:20 PM SC2116

Faculty Info

Simon Kang'a
Instructor

Biology

kangasimon@deanza.edu

(408) 864-8316

KC217

Education

Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

Office Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:30AM-10:20AM  in LAB SC2116

Tuesdays & Thursdays Online *see Zoom link on Canvas

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