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.
Algae Biotechnology
Algae Biotechnology
Instructors: Dr. Stephen Mayfield
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BB
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Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025
Very informative. Gives background on the current information and technology while introducing new concepts for the future in a structured and organized manner.
KP
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Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
From this course I get new insights about algae and im arraging proposal research for my PhD. and through this online course I get inspiration to comtinue write my proposal.
SW
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Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
it's really an amazing course.. There's so many things we learn, not only focus on about the material about algae but also we learn how the algae could give the big impact in the following years.
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