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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Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
Extremely relevant course, suitable for students from a broad range of backgrounds, and very well presented!
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2021
It was very informative course. Bit complex at some points of metabolism, whoever, I enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 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.
Recommended if you're interested in Physical Science and Engineering
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