Algae Biotechnology

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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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Algae Biotechnology
Week 2
Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Algae Part 1
Week 3
Genetic and Metabolic Engineering of Algae Part 2
Week 4
Algae Biotechnology Commercial Production
Week 5
Algae Biotechnology Companies Part 1
Week 6
Algae Biotechnology Companies Part 2

FAQ

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Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

This is one of the best course I have chosen. The notes and quiz are all so helpful in building deeper knowledge about algae biotechnology

It was very informative course. Bit complex at some points of metabolism, whoever, I enjoyed it.

Great quick intro course to algae biotechnology. I can't believe I've been missing out on so much interesting biotech.

SUCH AWESOME COURSE WHICH GIVES THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE ALGAE & ITS RELATED PRODUCT