Bacteria and Chronic Infections

University of Copenhagen

About this Course

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This course will give you an introduction to bacteria and chronic infections. Leading experts in the field will make you familiar with the fundamental concepts of microbiology and bacteriology such as single cell bacteria, biofilm formation, and acute and chronic infections.

Learner Career Outcomes

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Skills you will gain

AntimicrobialInfection ControlMicrobiologyBacteriology

Learner Career Outcomes

15%

started a new career after completing these courses

19%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.63/5 (178 Ratings)

Thomas Bjarnsholt

Professor

Costerton Biofim Centre

57,298 Learners

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University of Copenhagen

The University of Copenhagen is the oldest University in Denmark - founded in 1479, and with over 38,000 students and more than 9,000 employees. The purpose of the University is to conduct research and provide education to the highest academic level. Based in Denmark's capital city it is one of the top research institutions in Europe.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Bacteria and Infections

Welcome to the course. During this first module you will be introduced to bacteria and infections in general, including the difference between planktonic and biofilm growing bacteria. Have fun, cheers Thomas

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 43 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

1.1 Introduction to Bacteria, by Bioinformatician, PhD, Peder Worning14m

1.2 Planktonic and Biofilm growing bacteria, by Professor Thomas Bjarnsholt8m

1.3 Infection Pathogenesis, by Associate professor Oana Ciofu11m

1.4 Bacterias and biofilms, interview with Professor Niels Høiby8m

4 readings

Syllabus, Grading, and Logistics10m

Flashcards10m

Course team10m

Readings10m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Properties of Biofilms and Chronic Infections

Hello everyone, welcome to the second module. During this module you will learn about the specific properties of biofilms and chronic infections.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 51 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

5 videos

2.1 Biofilms Properties, by Project Leader Morten Alhede7m

2.2 Chronic Infections - Host response - Part 1, by M.sc.,Ph.D, Peter Østrup Jensen7m

2.3 Chronic Infections - Host response - Part 2, by M.sc.,Ph.D, Peter Østrup Jensen7m

2.4 Chronic Infections - Treatment failure by Associate professor Oana Ciofu20m

2.5 Chronic Infections Persistency - Interview with O. Ciofu and P. Østrup8m

1 reading

Readings10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Bacteria and biofilms as natural inhabitants of our body

Welcome to module 3. This module deals with Bacteria and biofilms as natural inhabitants of our body,and in the forums we will be discussing their role on our health.

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 41 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

5 videos

3.1 Introduction to week 3, by Associate professor Mette Burmølle5m

3.2 Oral Biofilms, by Assistant professor Mette Keller10m

3.3 Skin Microbiology, by Professor Magnus Ågren9m

3.4 Commensal Biofilm Gut Flora, by Søren Sørensen13m

3.5 Bacteria and Biofilms are everywhere, Interview with Leif Parcival2m

1 reading

Readings10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Bacteria and biofilms in chronic infections

Dear all welcome to module 4. Here we will present several types of chronic infections and how biofilms are related to themI hope you will enjoy it :-)

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 62 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

6 videos

4.1 Cystic Fibrosis, by Professor Thomas Bjarnsholt7m

4.2 Chronic Wounds, by MD , Chief surgeon Klaus Kirketerp-Møller9m

4.3 Implants, by Anders Odgaard16m

4.4 Tissue Fillers, by Senior pathologist Lise Christensen6m

4.5 Otitis Media, by Preben Homøe12m

4.6 Intravascular Catheter, by Doctor Claus Moser10m

1 reading

Readings10m

1 practice exercise

Module 4 Quiz30m

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Bacteria and Chronic Infections