General immunology

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

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Importance of the immune response in some examples:
- Vaccination
- Hypersensitivity
-... (examples may vary over the years)

Theory

Understand the various mechanisms developed by the Vertebrates to fight foreign elements and in particular pathogen agents .

Theory

It is important to have a good knowledge of the cellular and molecular biology

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It is important to have a good understanding of the basis of Immunology

Theory

Whenever possible, the courses will be given face to face. If the sanitary situation evolved, the courses will be given by visioconference (Teams)
Students will be invited several times to answer to participate to quizzes that will allow them  to assess their understanding. The score obtained for all the quizz will be part of the final score of Immunology (For a max of 1/20).

All supports (PWP, podacsts, quizz,...) will be accessible via eCampus.
 

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.

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Face-to-face course

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.
• "Immunobiologie" de Janeway, Eds De Boeck.

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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.

Theory

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

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

Continuous assessment


Additional information:

Written exam (at the University or by eCampus depending on the sanitary situation in January) The result of the Immunology exam will be calculated as follows:        Max 19/20 for the exam + Max 1/20 for the quizz

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Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam


Additional information:

Written exam Specific questions on this part of the course included in the Immunology exam

Theory

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

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