Dec 05, 2025  
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026 
    
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026
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ALTF 161L - Introduction to Algae Cultivation Laboratory


Credits: 1

An introduction to sustainable algal cultivation. Hands-on training in media preparation, sterile technique, culture inoculation, and microscopy is applied to scaling-up cultures from isolated colonies to 10-liter photobioreactors. Standard monitoring equipment, analysis of water and media chemistry, monitoring algal growth rates, and troubleshooting along with data collection, record keeping, and safety are emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): ALTF 161 .
Offered: Spring.
Two lab hours.

Max Class Size: 16



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