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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
IMMU0521-1  Immunology

Duration :  20h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in biological sciences, 3rd yearFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biological SciencesFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecule biologyFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biology of Organism and EcologyFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Catherine Sadzot
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
All the mechanisms involved in the immune response of the organism which defends itself against pathogens will be presented during the course.
The first part will focus on the ancestral mechanisms of the innate response.
The second (and largest) part of the course will be dedicated to the study of the adaptative (or specific) immune response.
The chapters' list:
o Overview of the immunological system
o Cells and organs of the immunological system
o Immunoglobulins: structure and functions
Gene organization
o Major histocompatibility complex: structure and functions
o T cell receptor (TCR): structure and functions
o B cells: development, activation and differentiation
o T cells: development, activation and differentiation
o Complement system
o Immunological techniques

Learning outcomes of the course :  
Understand the mechanisms developed by the Vertebrates to fight foreign elements and in particular pathogens.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Lab including virological and immunological issues
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Courses will take place during the 1st semester (see schedule on the Web site: http://www.facsc.ulg.ac.be/HorairescoursBachelier0910.htm).
First lecture: Monday 21st September 10:30 a.m. (R30)
Recommended or required readings :  
1. All the illustrations used during the course (slide show) will be available
- printed version .
- digital format on MyULg
2. The reference book is "Immunologie", de J.Kuby, Eds Dunod. This book is available at the faculty library and in the professor's office.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral exam:
2 questions on the theory (3/4)
1 question on the lab (1/4)
Contacts :  
Catherine Sadzot-Delvaux, Chargé de cours.
Virology and Immunology Unit
GIGA-Research, B34, 1° floor
Tel: 04 366 24 45
Email: csadzot@ulg.ac.be

Items online :  
Theory
Pdf and ppt files


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