Course overview
This programme offers an introduction to algal biology, culturing, growth, and biotechnology, focusing on both laboratory and small-scale pilot settings. It also provides industrial and entrepreneurial understanding to help you establish or enhance your own algal-based businesses.
What you will learn:
- The algal biotechnology sector. Starting with taxonomy, physiology, and how algal farming works in theory and practice.
- The technology required in algal cultivation, the use of photobioreactors, best practice, and measurements used for biochemical composition and molecular biology screening.
- How to translate innovations into feasible business solutions for the food sector and the wider Blue Economy.
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