Instructor: Eric Simon

Tuesdays, *4:30 – 5:30 PM | Oct 24 – Nov 14 on ZOOM
*Note evening course offering

We live in a golden age of biology. The scientific study of life affects each of us, our loved ones, and society at large in countless ways. The purpose of this ongoing course is to introduce learners to biology as a scientific discipline and then to survey several ways that the subject intersects with our daily lives. Topics will be chosen to be timely and relevant to all. This course is intended for learners of all backgrounds, with no prior knowledge or experience required.

Eric J. Simon, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Biology and Health Science at New England College, in Henniker, New Hampshire. He teaches introductory biology, human, biology, and tropical marine biology. Dr. Simon has also taught a series of international travel courses, including ones to Belize, the Galapagos, Tanzania, Cuba, the Amazon River, and Patagonia. He received a B.A. in biology and computer science and an M.A. in biology from Wesleyan University, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. Dr. Simon is the author of a widely used series of college biology textbooks with over 2 million books in print that help teach biology to students in over 40 countries. He also teaches adult online learners at the Learning Institute of New England College.