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
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:
- Vaccination
- Hypersensitivity
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
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Theory
Face-to-face course
Supplement for pharmacy
Face-to-face course
Course materials and 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.
- "Immunobiologie" de Janeway, Eds De Boeck.
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.
Theory
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Varied questions: MCQs or open-ended questions
For pharmacists: the exam will include one or two questions relating to the material covered in the partim "Complément pour sciences pharmaceutiques"(IMMU0001-B-a )
Supplement for pharmacy
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
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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