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 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)