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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

MK

Feb 27, 2021

this is cool, i wish could open an edible macroalgae oil extraction factory as my vision is to open a strat-up, thank you coursera and all the instructor for brought the course for free.

PG

Apr 15, 2020

Very interesting and inspiring course! So cool to learn about the history and great diversity of algae, as well as the potential uses of algae in renewable energy and for sustainable materials.

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By Francesca L M

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Sep 26, 2019

So interesting and informative! Loved every moment.

By Karla

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Mar 27, 2021

Super informative course!!! Gave me lots of ideas!

By Carmen B E

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Apr 26, 2021

Me ha encantado el curso. He aprendido muchisimo!

By Danilis M M R

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Dec 12, 2020

Excelente, mucho aprendizaje y sin ninguna prisa.

By Dr.Malarkodi V V

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Sep 28, 2020

Excellent infirmation. Covered all info of Algae

By GABRIELA V C

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Jul 8, 2020

I learnt so much. I trully recommend this course

By Bryan S

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Jun 19, 2020

A very useful course to enter the world of algae

By Rafiul A

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Jun 13, 2020

Intermediatory useful for Agricultural science

By Andrés F B S

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Feb 26, 2018

Excelente curso, muy util y fácil de entender

By John J

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Dec 10, 2020

Very intresting and enlightening a course!

By Maria A C

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Sep 18, 2023

Excellent course! Very useful information

By RAICHEL T J

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent class and very much informative

By Manuel S d A

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Mar 24, 2021

Very complete course, easy to understand

By Md. M R

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May 30, 2020

Great teachers, great course,

Thank you

By Fauna J

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Oct 31, 2020

Very comprehensive and easy to follow

By B G

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Aug 11, 2020

It was really good. Thank you so much

By Harini

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Jun 23, 2020

It's very useful for me to understand

By Shaun P M

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Mar 29, 2018

Excellent!! Very clear to understand.

By hariharan

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Apr 14, 2021

Very interesting to know about algae

By Hamna S

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Nov 20, 2024

i want financial aid on this course

By JORGE C

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Dec 24, 2022

Claro, extenso y bien estructurado.

By Jahre M T

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Oct 10, 2021

The professor is Good. Recommended.

By Adithi M

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Jun 28, 2019

I love algae! I want to swim in it!

By Shevaun

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Jun 23, 2020

Really fun and informative course!

By Hyunsook K

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Jul 9, 2024

thank you for learning oppotunity