BIOL 4022 Biotechnology of Algae
(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as BIOL 59.
The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)
3 hours; 3 credits
Phylogeny, evolution, habitats, growth cycles, and genetic engineering of algae; biosynthetic pathways of algal products and their metabolic regulation; interdisciplinary topics such as designing bioreactors and nutritional sciences including values of natural products. The economic aspect of patent law and management of companies dealing with algae will be covered.
Prerequisite: Biology 1001, Biology 1002 and one of the following: Chemistry 1100 or 1050 or 1040 or 1200
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