SHUA11013U Bacterial Biofilms and Their Role in Chronic Infections
Volume 2015/2016
Education
MSc in Human Biology - elective 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/
Learning Outcome
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
Skills
- 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
Competencies
- design relevant biofilm model system
- design and develop their own biofilm model including strategies for future research
Academic qualifications
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.
PhD students and professionals with a microbiological background
PhD students and professionals with a microbiological background
Teaching and learning methods
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 lecturers are to assist
student learning by serving as E-moderators for the various
E-lessons.
Workload
- Category
- Hours
- E-Learning
- 105
- Exam
- 3
- Preparation
- 30
- Total
- 138
Sign up
Self Service at KUnet
Guest students find application forms here: http://biofilmcourse.ku.dk/admission/
Exam
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment, 72 hoursThe exam will be a written 72 hour examination conducted via the Internet (estimated workload 3 hours).
- Exam registration requirements
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
- Exam period
Week 44
Criteria for exam assesment
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
Skills
- 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
Competencies
- design relevant biofilm model system
- design and develop their own biofilm model including strategies for future research
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SHUA11013U
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
Weeks 36-44
- Schedule
- This is an online course, which means the students can follow the course from anywhere in the world, as long as they have access to the Internet.
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Continuing and further education
- Price
- Study board
- Study board of Human Biology
Contracting department
- Department of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
Course responsibles
- Thomas Bjarnsholt (11-7d6b736a7b777c7178757d497c7e776d37747e376d74)
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