About this course: This course introduces learners to a variety of infectious diseases using a patient-centered, story-based approach. Through illustrated, short videos, learners will follow the course of each patient’s illness, from initial presentation to resolution. Integrating the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology and immunology, this course aims to engage and entice the learner towards future studies in microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases. The patient-centered videos included in this course were created as part of the Re-imagining Medical Education initiative, led by Charles Prober MD, Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education at the Stanford School of Medicine. This initiative was the first of its kind to explore the collaborative creation of foundational medical education online content by inter-institutional teams of faculty. The content presented in this course was created by faculty from Stanford University School of Medicine, in collaboration with The University of Washington School of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine, and The University of Michigan Medical School. Support for this initiative was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Burke Family Foundation. PLEASE NOTE: Information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be used for diagnostic and/or treatment purposes.
Who is this class for: This course is primarily aimed at anyone with an interest in human health.
Created by: Stanford University
Taught by: Maya Adam, MD, Lecturer
Stanford School of Medicine
| Level | Intermediate |
| Language | English |
| Hardware Req | No special hardware required. |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introductory Module
In Module One, we will begin to hear how some microbes cause disease in humans. We will familiarize ourselves with the human immune system, including the cells that make up the innate and adaptive immune responses. We will also examine the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and infectious disease as we explore the story of one person’s experience with cholera. By the end of this module, learners will be more familiar with how the host immune defenses actively defend the body against disease-causing microbes. After each lecture, there is a glossary of terms pertaining to that lecture, which will assist learners in answering the quiz questions. Learners can also find a glossary of all terms from the course, listed alphabetically, under the "Resources" tab.
3 videos, 3 readings
- Video: Course Introduction
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Introduction to Microbiology Clinical Presentation
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Introduction to Immunology
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: Course Introduction
Graded: Introduction to Microbiology Clinical Presentation
Graded: Introduction to Immunology
WEEK 2
Bacterial Infections Part 1
In Module Two, we will explore six infectious diseases caused by bacteria. We will see how factors like agricultural practices, prior infections, smoking history, and financial situations can play a role in infectious disease. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these six infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.
6 videos, 6 readings
- Video: Tuberculosis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Acute Gastrointestinal Infections
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Infections of the Heart
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Pneumonia
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Group A Strep Pharyngitis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Gastritis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: Tuberculosis
Graded: Acute Gastrointestinal Infections
Graded: Infections of the Heart
Graded: Pneumonia
Graded: Group A Strep Pharyngitis
Graded: Gastritis
WEEK 3
Bacterial Infections Part 2
In Module Three, we will explore seven additional cases of infectious disease involving bacteria. We will see how a timely and accurate diagnosis can be vital for a patient's survival. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these seven infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.
7 videos, 7 readings
- Video: Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: MRSA
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Syphilis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Group A Strep Fasciitis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Hospital Acquired Infections
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Orbital Cellulitis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Gram Negative Sepsis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: Bacterial Meningitis & Meningococcemia
Graded: MRSA
Graded: Syphilis
Graded: Group A Strep Fasciitis
Graded: Hospital Acquired Infections
Graded: Orbital Cellulitis
Graded: Gram Negative Sepsis
WEEK 4
Viral Infections Part 1
In Module Four, we will explore five cases of infectious disease involving viruses. We will see how factors like social stigma, prior infections, access to medications, and family history can play a role in infectious disease. We will also examine the link between viruses and some cancers. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these five infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.
5 videos, 5 readings
- Video: HIV
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Influenza
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: RSV Bronchiolitis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Shingles & Varicella
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Hepatitis B
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: HIV
Graded: Influenza
Graded: RSV Bronchiolitis
Graded: Shingles & Varicella
Graded: Hepatitis B
WEEK 5
Viral Infections Part 2
In Module Five, we will explore five additional infectious diseases caused by viruses. We will also apply our knowledge of the immune system to explore the use of vaccines, and understand the history of the MMR vaccine. By the end of this module, learners will be able to interpret the clinical presentation of these five infectious diseases and describe the relevant microbiology, pathophysiology, and immunology.
5 videos, 5 readings
- Video: Mononucleosis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Viral Meningitis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Herpes Simplex Virus
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Measles & Vaccines
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Rotavirus & SCID
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: Mononucleosis
Graded: Viral Meningitis
Graded: Herpes Simplex Virus
Graded: Measles & Vaccines
Graded: Rotavirus & SCID
WEEK 6
Other Infectious Pathogens
In Module Six, we will explore six cases of infectious disease caused by mites, protozoa, tapeworms, fungi, and tick-borne bacteria. We will also examine how arthropods like mosquitos and ticks can spread disease. While most of these diseases are caused by infectious pathogens other than viruses and bacteria, learners will be able to apply their knowledge of immunology and microbiology to understand and interpret the clinical presentation of these six infectious diseases.
6 videos, 6 readings
- Video: Itchy Skin
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Protozoa: Malaria
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Cysticerosis
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Fungal Infections
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Candida Infections
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
- Video: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- 阅读: Glossary of Terms from Lecture
Graded: Itchy Skin
Graded: Protozoa: Malaria
Graded: Cysticercosis
Graded: Fungal Infections
Graded: Candida Infections
Graded: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Ratings and Reviews
The course is very fun and original. It presents the illnesses in a clinical manor rather than just listing symptoms and treatments which is a big plus for me cause it makes studying so much more interesting and so much more helpful for medical students cause it is a representative of what to expect in their future workplace.
A good course, more than I expected.
All is good, the vocabulary, the quizes, the image, all!
I suggest this course for everybody who wants to learn about some diseases and a little of biology.
Thanks Coursera and Stanford U for give us this opportunities of improve our knowledge and in my case my future plans: University
Fue un curso maravilloso, bien explicado y bien conducido.
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it is amazing course I watched all videos in just 3 days