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Research Ethics in the Sciences
Course Subject Code
MB
Course Number
199
Course Long Title
Research Ethics in the Sciences
Status
Active
Division
Natural Sciences
Department
Unit(s)
0.5
Schedule Type
Block Seminar, Extended Format
Instruction Mode
Traditional, Traditional
Grade Modes
Letter Grades, S/CR/NC, Audit
Course Description
Scientists today are faced with difficult choices due to reduced funding for research and higher expectations of research productivity. This pressure can lead to fraudulent behavior. Training in the responsible conduct of research is essential for students and mentors performing scientific research. The course will introduce students to the basic principles of western philosophy and cover a variety of ethical topics using cases studies. Topics will include: data acquisition, mentor/trainee responsibilities, publication practices and authorship, human subjects, animal research, and conflict of interest.