Duration
18h Th
Number of credits
| Master in agricultural bioengineering, professional focus | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English 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
Part A: Immunology:
- Innate Immunity - Innate immune system components, complement system
- The recognition of Antigen - B and T cell receptors, MHC class I and II, Antigen recognition and presentation, B and T cell development
- Adaptive Immunity - T cell mediated immunity and humoral immune response
Part B: Animal Pathology:
- Elements of general pathology
- Bovine pathology
- Porcine pathology
- Avian pathology
- Main zoonoses
- Hygiene of livestock farming, elements of fight against animals diseases (legislation, veterinary organisations), elements of epidemiology and survey
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of this course is to provide students with (A) molecular information about the components of the immune system, intracellular and intercellular communication of immune components, their stimulation and effector mechanisms; and (B) a set of rules and mechanisms for research, prevention and control of the main pathologies of livestock and zoonotic agents.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- Have gained knowledge on the development of the immune system.
- Describe the differences and necessary integration of the innate and adaptive immunity.
- Model the physiological functions of the immune system at the molecular/genetic level.
- Explain prophylactic measures against infectious diseases as well as biotechnical applications.
- Propose a global and synthetic approach of the diseases affecting livestock.
- Diagnose animal diseases.
- Formulate prevention strategies through adequate hygiene and biosecurity measures.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of animal biology, anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite to follow this teaching
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Lectures : +/- 18h including seminars of experts in the field (cattle, pig, poultry)
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Powerpoint of the course (in English)
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Oral examination (100%)
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Martine Schroyen (martine.schroyen@uliege.be)