About this course: 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.
Created by: University of Copenhagen
Taught by: Thomas Bjarnsholt, Professor
Costerton Biofim Centre
| Commitment | 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
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
4 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
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.
Cheers Thomas
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
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.
Cheers Thomas
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
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 :-)
CheersThomas
6 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
WEEK 5
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic infections
Hi hello Biofilmers welcome to module 5.During this module you will learn about the difficulties of diagnosing and treating chronic infections.
I hope you will enjoy
CheersThomas
4 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Module 5 Quiz
WEEK 6
The evolutionary perspectives of biofilms
Dear all, welcome to this last module of the course. In this module you will learn about the evolutionary aspects of biofilms. You will hear about how bacteria adapt to chronic infections and how bacteria can cooperate or fight each other.
I hope you will have...
4 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Module 6 Quiz
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This course helped me to understand 'HOW and WHAT HAD HAPPENED', when father of my known doctor died due to fever!!
Now i can imagine the most probable reason for his death, that not even his son mentioned to when asked generally (assuming he might not be aware about the potential biofilm infection).
His father died possibly (as i leaned from this course) due to biofilm infection (as he was on artificial pacemaker and had a slow healing/chronic wound in his leg).
I am a biology lecturer in a senior secondary school in India. I am very fortunate to learn more about bacteria and chronic infection course.
I heartily thank everyone who has contributed to this course.
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Anu Panamkuttiyiel
Excellent Course!! simple and practical
Many thanks for this so interesting and well organized course ! Best, Michael
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thank you for teaching me. i really appreciate for learning this topic. now almost of them I understand and that is so funny!