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.
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
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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
1 hour to complete
Introduction to Algae Biotechnology
1 hour to complete
2 videos (Total 11 min)
1 practice exercise
Potential and Challenges of Algae Biotechnology30m
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
5 videos
Developing Algae for Commercial Production6m
Genetic Engineering of Cyanobacteria10m
Engineering Algae Chloroplast8m
Genetic Engineering of Green Algae - Nuclear10m
5 readings
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
1 practice exercise
Assessment35m
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
3 videos
Metabolic Engineering of Algae7m
Metabolic Engineering of Cyanobacteria17m
3 readings
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
1 practice exercise
Assessment12m
2 hours to complete
Algae Biotechnology Commercial Production
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 videos
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids15m
Outdoor Algae GMO Field Trial at UCSD14m
Regulatory Approval for New Algae Food Products14m
4 readings
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
Learning Objectives1m
1 practice exercise
Assessment34m
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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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