Duration
Theory : 15h Th
Supplement for pharmacy : 5h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Theory : Catherine Sadzot
Supplement for pharmacy : Catherine Sadzot
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Theory
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
Supplement for pharmacy
Importance of the immune respsone in some examples:
- Hypersensitive reactions
- Transplantation
-... (examples may vary over the years)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Theory
Understand the various mechanisms developed by the Vertebrates to fight foreign elements and in particular pathogen agents .
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Theory
It is important to have a good knowledge of the cellular and molecular biology
Supplement for pharmacy
It is important to have a good understanding of the basis of Immunology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Supplement for pharmacy
Depending on the number of students: group work by theme
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Theory
The theoretical courses (face-to-face) will take place during the 1st semester.
Supplement for pharmacy
The theoretical courses (face-to-face) will take place during the 1st semester.
Recommended or required readings
Theory
All the illustrations used during the course (slide show) will be available on digital format on MyULg. Students have to take notes during the lectures. The reference book (optional) is "Immunologie", de J.Kuby, Eds Dunod. This book is available at the faculty library and in the professor's office.
Supplement for pharmacy
All the illustrations used during the course (slide show) will be available on digital format on MyULg. Students have to take notes during the lectures. The reference book (optional) 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
Theory
Written exam
Supplement for pharmacy
Written exam (spécific questions on this part)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Theory
Catherine Sadzot-Delvaux, Chargé de cours, Virology and Immunology Unit GIGA-Research, B34, 5th floor Telephone: 04 366 24 45 Email: csadzot@ulg.ac.be
Supplement for pharmacy
Catherine Sadzot-Delvaux, Chargé de cours, Virology and Immunology Unit GIGA-Research, B34, 5th floor Telephone: 04 366 24 45 Email: csadzot@ulg.ac.be