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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

AZ

Apr 9, 2019

one of the best course to know everything about algae. I recommend all people who decided to work on algae pass this course. I learnt about different aspects of algae and seaweed. thanks Coursera.

AC

Nov 2, 2022

Incredibly helpful to someone wanting to study ecological sciences at university! I highly recommend you complete the course as it doesn't take long. I very much enjoyed it. With love from the UK!

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By Tajgul

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Feb 28, 2023

it's an amazing platform through which we can learn and gain knowledge from world's best universities and researcher

By teorias d m

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Jun 7, 2020

Me siento capacitado para toda problema que enfrente en mi investigación gracias a esta valioso curso muchos gracias.

By ALI N A A

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Oct 5, 2018

it's a very useful course for those who search or interested to know more about algae such as environmental engineers

By Rashidul I

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May 29, 2020

This course is very informative and enriched our basic knowledge about algae. It will help my next graduation level.

By Leyla W

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Aug 19, 2020

Throughly enjoyed, very informative, especially week 5 (applications). Would recommend this course to bio students.

By Mariya K

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Apr 23, 2020

Absolutely delightful course for anyone interested in algae either as a research target, or as a indutrial product.

By Sierra J

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Jan 9, 2021

Great class, more on applications than the structure and differences of Algae than I anticipated, but good content

By Rodrigo T B

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Jul 14, 2020

Excellent course, great ideas to innovate in the algae world and also an impressive review of techniques and tools

By Angelo P M

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Mar 17, 2018

Excellent lectures with renowned algae professionals. I sincerely recommend this course. Ângelo Matos from Brazil.

By Irene R R

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Dec 8, 2019

Very interesting and gives a good base for those wanting to learn about algae an their different possible uses!

By Krishnakumar R

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Oct 30, 2020

Very detailed, even though the videos weren't very lengthy. Great that industry experts gave some insight too!

By Laura B

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Mar 24, 2018

I really enjoyed this course. My son works in the algae industry so it helped me understand what he is doing.

By Shreya R

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Sep 26, 2020

great course! Nice insight into the vast use of algae and current research/methods being used in industries.

By Carlette N

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May 30, 2020

Really interesting course and very clear learning methods. I would very much recommend taking this course!!

By João P

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Oct 2, 2022

esse curso é extremamente completo, uma verdadeira porta de entrada para esse mundo fascinante das algas.

By Deleted A

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May 16, 2021

I found this interesting, easy to follow and impressed with the excellent lecturers throughout the course.

By GELSON L

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Apr 19, 2021

Very cool course! The information is easy to diggest and it gives some nice insight into algae as a whole.

By Andreina G

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Sep 2, 2020

I am very satisfied with all of the knowledge received in each lesson of this marvelous course. Excellent!

By carlos r

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Oct 28, 2018

Excelente curso para conocer el panorama actual del cultivo de algas, retos, requerimientos y aplicaciones

By Dainey D

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Aug 26, 2020

I was able to understand Algal Science in a comprehensive manner. Thanks to Course Teachers and Coursera.

By Mark S

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Mar 23, 2021

Interesting course. I've learned a lot about a topic I knew nothing about. Compliments to the lecturers!

By Carles A P

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Nov 17, 2020

Very illustrative introduction to the algae as an organism and as a new source for sustainable products.

By Valentine D

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Aug 18, 2023

I really enjoyed this course ! Maybe a little too manufacturing-oriented for me, but really enriching.

By Christopher T

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May 21, 2023

Great foundational knowledge to kick off my interest in algal biotechnology to solve today's problems.

By Louise B

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Sep 16, 2019

Wonderful introduction to algae – interesting and well presented. I wish there was a follow-on course!