2020-2021 / 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

Theory

Whenever possible, the courses will be given face to face. In addition, the courses will either retransmitted (live) for those who, due to the sanitary situation could not attend the course, or recorded.
For each chapter, students will be invited to collaboratively enrich a wiki and a quizz will allow themto assess their understanding. These activities will be optional but will allow to obtain a bonus (max 2 points/20) for the Immunology exam.
All supportsd (PWP, podacsts, wiki, quizz,...) will be accessible via eCampus.  

Supplement for pharmacy

Depending on the number of students: work by group

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Theory

Whenever possible, the course will be given face to face. In addition, the courses will either retransmittedlivre, for those who, due to the sanitary situation could not attend the course, or recorded.

Supplement for pharmacy

Whenever possible, the courses will be given face to face. In addition, the courses will either retransmitted (live) for those who, due to the sanitary situation could not attend the course, or recorded.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

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.
Powerpoints will be completed by a glossary containing the definition of many terms used in the course.
The books used as support of this course (optional) are:

  • "Immunologie" de J.Kuby, Eds Dunod.
  • "Immunobiologieé" de Janeway, Eds De Boeck.
The books are available at the Medicine Library and can be borrowed for a maximum period of 7 days at the Professor's office (In exhange of a deposit of 50€)

Supplement for pharmacy

All the illustrations used during the course (slide show) will be available on digital format on eCampus.  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.
The books used as support of this course (optional) are:

  • "Immunologie" de J.Kuby, Eds Dunod.
  • "Immunobiologieé" de Janeway, Eds De Boeck.
The books are available at the Medicine Library and can be borrowed for a maximum period of 7 days at the Professor's office (In exhange of a deposit of 50€)

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Theory

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written exam (at the University or by eCampus depending on the sanitary situation in January)
Bonus of 2 points / 20 based on the participation in wikis and quizzes

Supplement for pharmacy

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written exam (at the University or by eCampus depending on the sanitary situation in January)
Specific questions on this part of the course included in the Immunology exam

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