Training Course in Marine macroalgae ecology, applications and benefits

General Objectives of the Course

Training course to school teachers and educators aims to highlight the
importance of the ocean, its sustainability and conservation; To characterize the ecology, taxonomy and cultivation of marine macroalgae; To identify marine macroalgae potential and applications, relating it with the main compounds and bioactivities; To identify the benefits of seaweeds; To prepare recipes based on
seaweeds.

Admission Requirements

Teachers of any graduation.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Daytime

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The final grade is attributed on a scale of 1 to 10 points, where: 1 to 4.9 points - Insufficient, 5 to 6.9 points - Regular; 7.0 to 7.9 points - Good; 8 to 8.9 points - Very Good; 9 to 10 points – Excellent.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

At the end of the course, trainees should have acquired knowledge about the ecology, cultivation, conservation and preservation of algae; know how to prepare an
algae herbarium; To identify macroalgae applications, bioactivities compounds and chemical composition that allows to identify marine macroalgae as a balanced food product; recipes and preparation of food products; benefits and risks of seaweed consumption.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.

Study Programme

Ecologia das macroalgas marinhas, aplicações e benefícios

Academic year
2023-2024

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 54 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 2.0