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.
Bacteria and Chronic Infections
University of CopenhagenAbout this Course
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Approx. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Skills you will gain
AntimicrobialInfection ControlMicrobiologyBacteriology
Learner Career Outcomes
21%
started a new career after completing these courses
20%
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. 9 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
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
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
1.2 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 Quiz20m
1 hour 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.
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 51 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
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 Quiz20m
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
3.2 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 Quiz20m
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
4.2 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 Quiz26m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM BACTERIA AND CHRONIC INFECTIONS
by PKAug 23, 2019
I had an amazing time all through the course. I thank all the instructors for their valuable time and for sharing their insights on the Bio films and the associated Chronic infection.Thank you
by JLSep 30, 2016
I enjoyed this course very much. Was an excellent refresher for myself and all the material, additional reading resources and instruction from the professors was clear and concise. Thank you!
by OAApr 10, 2020
It is very very good and useful, but the readings category contains so much complicated information that is not illustrated enough in the tutorial videos But overall, It is very useful.
by JJFeb 9, 2017
I really enjoyed this course. I have learnt a lot new things and upgraded on what I already knew. I recommend this to every one interested in understanding microbial resistance
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