BIOL U7110X Biotechnology of Algae

(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as BIOL 711.
The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)

2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion section; 3 credits

Phylogeny, evolution, habitats, growth cycles, and genetic engineering of algae; biosynthetic pathways of algal products and their metabolic regulation; interdisciplinary topics including designing bioreactors, nutritional value of natural products from algae; the economic aspects of patent and management of companies dealing with algae. A required in-depth discussion of topics pertinent to algal biotechnology will take place following every lecture.

Prerequisite: Biology 1072 [29]; Chemistry *1100 [1] or its equivalent; and permission of the chairperson.

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