Duration
10h Th, 7h SI
Number of credits
| Bachelor in biomedicine | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The main objective of the course of immunopathology is to initiate the student to the different modes of abnormal functioning of the immune system and their involvement in the occurrence of diseases. This course therefore makes a transition between the course of immunology (BAC2) on the one hand and the various courses dealing with pathologies on the other hand. Given the fact that this course is simultaneously given to students in biomedical sciences and in dentistry respectively, both fundamental and more clinical aspects are dealt with. Students in biomedical sciences are nevertheless invited to focus on the fundamental and mechanistic aspects of the course since the questions of the exam are differentiated accordingly. The chapters of the course are as follows
- General introduction to the diseases involving the immune system
- Primary immunodeficiencies
- Acquired immunodeficiencies
- HIV/AIDS
- Hypersensitivites
- Autoinflammatory syndromes
- General principles of autoimmunity and exemples of organ-specific vs. systemic autoimmune diseases
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Learning outcomes have already been outlined in the previous sections. It is important to remind that this course is mostly an introduction. The student must focus on the basis and principles of the states of immunodeficiency, hypersensitivity, autoinflammation and autoimmunity. Students in biomedical sciences must particularly deal with in depth the translational links between molecular pathways and diseases as well as the biological analytical tools used for the diagnosis and follow-up of diseases.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General Immunology General Microbiology General Biochemistry Genetics
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures Questions can be asked during and after the lectures as well as by E Mail.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face (+ distance-learning for specific questions of the student) Podcasts are also available
Recommended or required readings
I recommend as a reference book : "Janeway's Immunobiology" 2011 8th edition (ISBN 9780815342434). This is not mandatory since the content of the slides kit is exhaustive regarding to the learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Open questions with short answers allowing to evaluate the understanding of the different concepts of the course. Possibility to attend the exam before the main session.
Work placement(s)
none
Organizational remarks
none
Contacts
Mrs Francesca Lipari, Prof. Moutschen's secretary. +3243667235; francesca.lipari@chu.ulg.ac.be
Michel.Moutschen@ulg.ac.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
The first 4 lessons were given face-to-face. Following the recommendations of the Authorities, the 5th and final course on Auto-inflammatory Manifestations was given remotely via a PowerPoint presentation with written comments. As in the other courses, students were given the opportunity to contact the teacher by e-mail for any questions relating to this course.
Assessment subjects
Courses 1 to 5 may be the subject of questions in the evaluation. Students are encouraged to contact the teacher in advance via email if they have any questions about the content of the courses
The presentations of the IMMU0522-1 courses are available on eCampus
Assessment methods
The exam will be done remotely via an exam created in the "Test" tool of your eCampus. The exam will be "open book", which means that you will be able to consult your notes and course materials during the exam. The exam will consist of open-ended questions and short answer open-ended questions (SAOQs). The questions will not be simple "cut and paste" and the exam will be timed. It is therefore important to study the material and ask the teacher any questions you may have prior to the assessment.
Contacts
For any question, please contact Christophe Desmet: christophe.desmet@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Courses 1 to 5 may be the subject of questions in the evaluation. Students are invited to contact the teacher in advance by email for any questions related to the subject.
Course presentations of IMMU0522-1 are available on eCampus
Assessment methods
The exam will be done remotely via an exam created in the "Test" tool of your eCampus. The exam will be "open book", which means that you will be able to consult your notes and course materials during the exam. ANY OTHER SOURCE IS PROHIBITED (including and especially the internet). The examination will consist of open questions and short answer open questions (SORCs). The questions will not be simple "cut and paste" and the exam will be timed. It is therefore important to review the subject matter and to ask the teacher any questions you may have prior to the assessment.
Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact Christophe Desmet via christophe.desmet@uliege.be