From Zero to Cybersecurity Analyst

Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

University of Copenhagen

Bacteria and Chronic Infections

University of Copenhagen via Coursera

Go to class Write review

Overview

Class Central Tips
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.

Syllabus

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Taught by

Thomas Bjarnsholt

Tags

Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at Coursera based on 1853 ratings

Start your review of Bacteria and Chronic Infections

  • Aedrian Abrilla @aaabrilla
    This course is an impressive interdisciplinary overview of the (patho)biology of chronic bacterial infections that are generally facilitated by beguiling entities known as biofilms. While I will only recommend the material to those with collegiate-level grasp of microbiology at the very least, this course will be satisfying to take for life/biomedical scientists (regardless of their current professional standing) at the laboratory benches and clinical practitioners at the bedside. I highly appreciate this course for giving me detailed leads on research endeavors to pursue in the future.
  • Profile image for Alexis Dix
    Alexis Dix
    It is an eye opener for me. The course reveals the complexity involved in treating bacterial infections. More people should take this class not just medical personnel.
  • Profile image for Jackie Steinhauer
    Jackie Steinhauer
    I am fascinated by all things medical. This class was very interesting and informative. Biofilms are a bit scary. It was a great reminder to me to take care of the body I have.
  • Angela Deanna Garnett
    It was very though and found it extremely interesting. I WOULD take it again for fun. Thank you Professers and fellow learners.
  • Profile image for Tarion Krasniqi
    Tarion Krasniqi
  • Mak Shiu Kwong Thomas
  • Profile image for K Oli
    K Oli
  • Profile image for Ais Sparkle Ling
    Ais Sparkle Ling
Go to class

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.