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Introduction to Seaweeds
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 27 hours
  • Course by University of California San Diego
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Welcome to Seaweed Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Welcome to Introduction to Seaweeds

1 Readings

  • Course Introduction

Introduction to Seaweeds I

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Introduction to Seaweeds I

1 Videos

  • An Introduction to Seaweeds

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

What are they?

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Introduction to Seaweeds II

1 Videos

  • What are they?

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
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Diversity of Taxa

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Introduction to Seaweeds III

1 Videos

  • Diversity of Taxa

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Red Algae 1

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Red Seaweed Lecture 1

1 Videos

  • Red Seaweeds I

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Red Algae 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Red Seaweeed Lecture 2

1 Videos

  • Red Seaweeds II

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
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Brown Algae

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Brown Algae

1 Videos

  • Brown Seaweeds

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Green Algae

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Green Algae

1 Videos

  • Green Seaweeds

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweed Ecosystem Services

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed and Ecosystem Services

1 Videos

  • Seaweed Ecosystem Services

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweeds and Blue Carbon

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweeds and Blue Carbon

1 Videos

  • Seaweeds and Blue Carbon

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweeds and Methane Mitigation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweeds and Methane Mitigation

1 Videos

  • Seaweeds and Methane Mitigation

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Kelp Forest Ecology

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Kelp Forest Ecology

1 Videos

  • Kelp Forest Ecology

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Coral Reef Ecology

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Coral Reef Algal Ecology

1 Videos

  • Coral Reef Ecology

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweed Aquaculture I

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweeds Aquaculture

1 Videos

  • Emerging Opportunities for Seaweed Aquaculture

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweed Farming in Controlled Environments

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed Farming in Controlled Environments

1 Videos

  • Seaweed Farming in Controlled Environments

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
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Seaweed Aquaculture II

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed Aquaculture II

1 Videos

  • Sustainability

2 Readings

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  • Additional Reading

Nori Farming, Processing, and Future

    • 1 Videos
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  • Nori Farming, Processing and Future

1 Videos

  • Nori Farming, Processing, and Future

2 Readings

  • Learning Objective
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Kelp Farming , Greenwave

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Kelp Farming Greenwave

1 Videos

  • Kelp Farming , Greenwave

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Eucheuma and Kappaphycus farming

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Eucheuma and Kappaphycus Farming

1 Videos

  • Eucheuma and Kappaphycus farming

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Seaweeds in Religion, Mythology and Folklore

    • 1 Videos
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  • Seaweed and G-ds and Religion

1 Videos

  • Seaweeds in Religion, Mythology and Folklore

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
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Medicinal Seaweeds Traditional and Modern Medicine

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweeds and Medicine

1 Videos

  • Medicinal Seaweeds

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

History of Seaweed as Food

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • History of Food Lecture

1 Videos

  • History of Seaweed as Food

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
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Seaweed Biorefinery

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed Biorefinery Quiz

1 Videos

  • Seaweed Biorefinery

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Phycocolloids  

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Phycolloid Lecture

1 Videos

  • Phycocolloids  

2 Readings

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Fucoidan, Health Benefits and gut health

    • 1 Videos
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  • Fucoidan Lecture

1 Videos

  • Fucoidan, Health Benefits and gut health

2 Readings

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Seaweed Biotechnology I

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed Biotechnology I: TIssue Culture

1 Videos

  • Tissue Culture

2 Readings

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Seaweed Biotechnology II: Protoplast Fusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • Seaweed Biotechnology II: Protoplast Fusion

1 Videos

  • Protoplast Fusion

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Additional Reading

Auto Summary

Dive into the fascinating world of seaweeds with this professional-level course from Coursera, produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego. Supported by esteemed institutions like the Algae Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy, this course offers an in-depth exploration of seaweeds over 1620 minutes. Ideal for science and engineering enthusiasts, learners can choose from Starter or Professional subscription options. Join now to enhance your knowledge in this unique field!

Ira "Ike" Levine
Instructors

Ira "Ike" Levine

Jennifer Smith
Instructors

Jennifer Smith