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About the Course

This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Algae are an extremely diverse group of organisms that can be found in almost every ecosystem on the planet, and they play an essential role for life on earth. They are little bio-factories that use the process of photosynthesis to create chemical compounds that we can utilize for food, feed, medicine, and even energy. We’ve brought together some of foremost algae experts from industry and academia to teach you the fundamentals of algae. This course will cover what algae are, why they are important, and why we are interested in them for both their environmental benefit, as well as their use for products. You will also explore the vast diversity of algae including the characteristics and applications of some of the main types of algae that are in commercial use today. Later you will learn about algal ecology and how interactions with environment, including pests and predators, affect algal productivity. And finally you will examine the processes of algae bio-manufacturing including production processes, as well as some of the products, benefits, and challenges that impact our ability to make commercially viable products from algae....

Top reviews

AZ

Apr 9, 2019

one of the best course to know everything about algae. I recommend all people who decided to work on algae pass this course. I learnt about different aspects of algae and seaweed. thanks Coursera.

MC

Nov 2, 2022

Incredibly helpful to someone wanting to study ecological sciences at university! I highly recommend you complete the course as it doesn't take long. I very much enjoyed it. With love from the UK!

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By Chaidir A

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Apr 9, 2022

What a great course! I learned a lot of new knowledge about algae from this course

By Amaia B

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Sep 5, 2024

It is a very enjoyable course and at the same time provides relevant information.

By Jeziel R V

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Sep 5, 2022

One of the best course I've taken so far. Good quality and outstanding program.

By Joselito T

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Oct 8, 2020

The course was very informative. A good introduction to the potentials of algae.

By annie f

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Oct 29, 2020

Very informative and up to date. I am interested in future courses on algae.

By B. J

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Jun 21, 2020

Grandioso curso. Gracias a el pude aprender lo más importante sobre las algas.

By Shivani H

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Oct 27, 2020

Definitely the best one to understand basics and industrial aspects of algae!

By Luis C M R

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Aug 18, 2020

Es un curso que permite iniciarse en la biotecnología con algas. Excelente.

By saltملح ا t e

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Apr 27, 2020

I am actually an algaeist yet i learned new stuff from this course,thanx!!!

By Frederick B

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May 14, 2019

Perfect balance of detail without being overwhelming. A great introduction!

By Dennis I

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Aug 16, 2018

Great Course! Very basic but if you find it interesting its a great primer!

By Dionie B

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Nov 4, 2020

This topic is good for newbie and willing to explore the wonders of algae.

By Tim B

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Oct 14, 2020

I wanted an introduction to algae and biomanufacturing and that what got.

By Dr. S K T

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Jul 20, 2020

All week lectures are perfectly designed with full information. Thank You!

By Karen R D

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May 18, 2020

es excelente todo bien detallado y se lograron los objetivos establecidos

By nihayatur r

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Dec 9, 2021

the course really open my mind about the use of algae in many sectors

By Devanshi M

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Apr 30, 2020

Excellent Course! I am keen to learn the advance level of the subject

By Ekta M

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Mar 30, 2020

Excellent course, an overview of algae and its commercial utilization

By Soumaya B

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Nov 10, 2019

This is a great course to introduce Algal biology and biotechnology.

By Emiliano B

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Feb 17, 2021

Excelente para entender conceptos básicos de algas y su producción.

By ANU M J

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Jul 23, 2020

This is really good course.I improved my knowledge in this course.

By Fabio R M

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Dec 21, 2018

Very good course, i have learnt more of algae and how to use them.

By Jose I G P

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Feb 20, 2021

Great introduction to the world of algae, I highly recomend it!!

By Isaí I A H F

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Jan 3, 2021

buen contenido y explicado para empezar en el mundo de las algas

By Tonmoy R

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Jul 7, 2020

It was an amazing course to learn. I love this course very much.