Acerca de este curso: 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.
Creada por: University of Copenhagen
Enseñado por: Thomas Bjarnsholt, Professor
Costerton Biofim Centre
| Compromiso | 2-3 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 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 lecturas
- Reading: Syllabus, Grading, and Logistics
- Reading: Flashcards
- Reading: Course team
- Vídeo: 1.2 Planktonic and Biofilm growing bacteria, by Professor Thomas Bjarnsholt
- Vídeo: 1.3 Infection Pathogenesis, by Associate professor Oana Ciofu
- Vídeo: 1.4 Bacterias and biofilms, interview with Professor Niels Høiby
- Reading: Readings
Calificado: Module 1 Quiz
SEMANA 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 lectura
- Vídeo: 2.2 Chronic Infections - Host response - Part 1, by M.sc.,Ph.D, Peter Østrup Jensen
- Vídeo: 2.3 Chronic Infections - Host response - Part 2, by M.sc.,Ph.D, Peter Østrup Jensen
- Vídeo: 2.4 Chronic Infections - Treatment failure by Associate professor Oana Ciofu
- Vídeo: 2.5 Chronic Infections Persistency - Interview with O. Ciofu and P. Østrup
- Reading: Readings
Calificado: Module 2 Quiz
SEMANA 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 lectura
- Vídeo: 3.2 Oral Biofilms, by Assistant professor Mette Keller
- Vídeo: 3.3 Skin Microbiology, by Professor Magnus Ågren
- Vídeo: 3.4 Commensal Biofilm Gut Flora, by Søren Sørensen
- Vídeo: 3.5 Bacteria and Biofilms are everywhere, Interview with Leif Parcival
- Reading: Readings
Calificado: Module 3 Quiz
SEMANA 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 lectura
- Vídeo: 4.2 Chronic Wounds, by MD , Chief surgeon Klaus Kirketerp-Møller
- Vídeo: 4.3 Implants, by Anders Odgaard
- Vídeo: 4.4 Tissue Fillers, by Senior pathologist Lise Christensen
- Vídeo: 4.5 Otitis Media, by Preben Homøe
- Vídeo: 4.6 Intravascular Catheter, by Doctor Claus Moser
- Reading: Readings
Calificado: Module 4 Quiz
SEMANA 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 lectura
- Vídeo: 5.2 Treatment of Chronic Infections by Associate professor Oana Ciofu
- Vídeo: 5.3 Treatment of Chronic infections by MD , Chief surgeon Klaus Kirketerp-Møller
- Vídeo: 5.4 Diagnosis in Clinical practice, Interview with Doctor Claus Moser
- Reading: Readings
Calificado: Module 5 Quiz
SEMANA 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 fun
CheersThomas
4 videos, 4 lecturas
- Vídeo: 6.2 Evolution in biofilms - Part 1, by Associate professor Mette Burmølle
- Vídeo: 6.3 Evolution in biofilms - Part 2, by Associate professor Steve Diggle
- Vídeo: 6.4 Adaptation and evolution in bacteria – Interview with Mette Burmølle and Lars Jelsbak
- Reading: Readings
- Reading: Become a community mentor on this course
- Reading: Bacterial Biofilm online course
- Reading: MSc in Immunology and Inflammation
Calificado: Module 6 Quiz
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I have learnt about bacteria and how it affects to human body, moreover the teaching is good by means of videos, images and real cases. Totally recommended!!
Nice, instructive course.
Great course!Thanks!
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RM
Great for beginners who have some basic knowledge of bacteria :)