Bacterial Biofilms and Their Role in Chronic Infections
Course content
The objective of the course is to provide the participants with knowledge of the fundamental understanding of biofilm and where to find it.
For further information: http://biofilmcourse.ku.dk/
MSc in Human Biology - elective course
MSc in Public Health Science - elective course
MSc in Health Informatics - elective course
MSc in Health Science - elective course
After completing the course the student is expected to
Knowledge
- explain the consequences of biofilms in chronic infections
- identify and distinguish biofilms from planktonic bacteria both in nature and in medical related situations
- identify health care problems caused by infections involving bacterial biofilms
- identify relevant biofilm model system
Skill
- analyze the consequences of biofilms in chronic infections
- discuss health care problems caused by infections involving bacterial biofilms
- analyze and discuss the results of relevant biofilm model system
Competence
- design relevant biofilm model system
- design and develop their own biofilm model including strategies for future research
The Form of the course is internet based E-learning modules (E-modules) with weekly deadlines. Each E-module is composed of 1) an introduction 2) an overview of the purpose, the subjects and the lessons learned, 3) a short study guide 4) learning resources (which can be text, audio and/or video files) and 5) several exercises called E-lessons. The E-lessons are online learning activities, which can be questionnaires, assignments, discussions or practical experiments (ready to use kits). The roles of the teachers are to assist student learning by serving as E-moderators for the various E-lessons.
MSc students with a general microbiological background on at least BSc level. The students must be able to read and write English on a relevant scientific level.
Open for credit transfer students and other external students. Apply here:
Credit transfer students:
https://healthsciences.ku.dk/education/for-students/credit-transfer-students/
Other external students:
https://healthsciences.ku.dk/education/student-mobility/guest-students/
Guest students can also find application and information about the course here: http://biofilmcourse.ku.dk/admission/
- ECTS
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Written assignment, 72 hours
- Type of assessment details
- The exam will be a written 72 hour examination conducted via the Internet (estimated workload 3 hours).
- Exam registration requirements
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Students must complete at least 75% of the E-modules to qualify for the final exam.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Internal examiner
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve the grade Passed, the student must adequately be able to
Knowledge
- explain the consequences of biofilms in chronic infections
- identify and distinguish biofilms from planktonic bacteria both in nature and in medical related situations
- identify health care problems caused by infections involving bacterial biofilms
- identify relevant biofilm model system
Skill
- analyze the consequences of biofilms in chronic infections
- discuss health care problems caused by infections involving bacterial biofilms
- analyze and discuss the results of relevant biofilm model system
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 30
- E-Learning
- 105
- Exam
- 3
- English
- 138
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- SHUA13013U
- ECTS
- 5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Price
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As a guest student you are required to pay tuition fee for the course.
- Schedulegroup
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E-learning
- Capacity
- No limit
- Studyboard
- Study Board for Human Biology, Immunology and Neuroscience
Contracting department
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinator
- Thomas Bjarnsholt (11-79676f667773786d74717945787a736933707a336970)
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