2019-2020 / IMMU0001-1

General immunology

Theory

Supplement for pharmacy

Duration

Theory : 15h Th
Supplement for pharmacy : 5h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in pharmacy3 crédits 

Lecturer

Theory : Catherine Sadzot
Supplement for pharmacy : Catherine Sadzot

Coordinator

Catherine Sadzot

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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 response in some examples:
- Hypersensitivity
- 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: work by group

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, Full Professor, Virology and Immunology Unit GIGA-Research, B34, 5th floor Telephone: 04 366 24 45 Email: csadzot@uliege.be

Supplement for pharmacy

Catherine Sadzot-Delvaux, Full Professor, Virology and Immunology Unit GIGA-Research, B34, 5th floor Telephone: 04 366 24 45 Email: csadzot@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Theory

Assessment subjects are the same as for January exams
All powerpoints are available on MyUliège.

Assessment methods

Theory

Questions à choix multiples et questions ouvertes sur eCampus

Contacts

Theory

Prof Catherine Sadzot
GIGA B34, +5
Csadzot@uliege.be
Tel: 04 366 24 45 (Make sure to sign you rmail and to mention the section you are part of)