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Algae Biotechnology

University of California San Diego

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For decades, researchers have been studying microalgae to understand their biological functions and how we can use technology to harness algae’s power to create a wide range of commercial products. 
In this course, we will cover how synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and metabolic engineering is used in algae biotechnology, and also examine the current state of algae biotechnology research and tools.

We’ll also explore some of the common bio-products we can make from algae, and take a look at some real-world algae companies that are using algae biotechnology to create products consumers can buy today. 

This course is part of a series of courses produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

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Dr. Stephen Mayfield

Professor of Molecular Biology

University of California San Diego

76,063 Learners

3 Courses

Ira "Ike" Levine

Professor, Natural and Applied Sciences

University of Southern Maine

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2 Courses

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Intermediate Level

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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University of California San Diego

UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom—life is their laboratory.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction to Algae Biotechnology

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 11 min)

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Algae Part 1

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 45 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Algae Part 2

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Algae Biotechnology Commercial Production

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ALGAE BIOTECHNOLOGY

by ACMay 12, 2021

Very interesting and complete course with examples of the algae industry. They can help you get an idea of the prospects of this domain. Highly recommend it

by SNFeb 21, 2021

Extremely relevant course, suitable for students from a broad range of backgrounds, and very well presented!

by DWMar 28, 2021

Great course! I really learned a lot. I really liked having different lecturers during the course.

by DMJan 17, 2021

thank you for all the new knowledge i have gained in this course..im glad i enrolled here:)

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Algae Biotechnology

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