Research Ethics for Science and Technology, 2 credit (Autumn semester)


Kursnummer32,3
År2014
TypCompulsory
Spår-
Max antal deltagare24
Sista ansökningsdag2014-08-01
SpråkEn
KursansvarigStefan Eriksson
InstitutionCentrum för forsknings- & bioetik, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap
BesöksadressBMC, Husargatan 3
PostadressBox 564, 751 22 Uppsala
DatumSe beskrivning
LokalLokal på BMC (meddelas senare)
Kurslängd20 h under 5 veckor
Kursrapport 
Kursplan 

 

Beskrivning

Requirements:
Registered for graduate studies on Science and Technology Faculty, Uppsala University

Selection procedure

If there are more applicants than places on the course, the selection is made on the date of application. Exceptions to this selection is given to applicants who needs to complete the course this semester in order to complete their degree (licentiate or doctor). These applicants will be given priority.

Note the importance of claiming priority and to specify the planned date for the exam in your application! All students with less than one year to the licentiate seminar have to type in the licentiate date instead of dissertation date in the application.

Schedule

  • Week 38 (Friday)-42
    Tuesdays at 10-12 and Fridays at 10-12
  • Inlärningsmål

    The course will give the students a general knowledge about both ethical problems in research and different views on what constitutes ethics and science respectively. The course also aims at improving the student’s capacity to reflect on his or her own preconceptions and values in regard to research ethical problems and the student’s ability to mobilise a sense of responsibility when faced with research ethical problems. After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:

    • Identify and characterize research ethical problems and solutions
    • Identify interests and concerns relevant to involved parties
    • Apply those skills to their own research
    • Write a report on a research ethical dilemma

    Innehåll

    The course consists of lectures, seminars, and group work. Active participation in seminars is expected

    Some of the topics studied during the course are:

    • Ethical theories and norms
    • Critical discussion of guidelines and laws that regulate research
    • Fraud and misconduct in science
    • The ethics and value of technology and scientific progress
    • Dual use and responsibilities of researchers
    • Professional ethics
    • Intellectual ownership
    • Authorship and scientific writing issues
    • The scientist in society

    Examination

    The examination consists of a group presentation and the writing of an individual report

    Litteratur

    Swedish Research Council. Good Research Practice. Stockholm, Swedish Research Council 2011. Download (or order) from the Swedish Research Council (www.vr.se) or download from CODEX (www.codex.uu.se)

    Articles

    Lärare

    Stefan Eriksson
    Docent i forskningsetik
    Centrum för forsknings- & bioetik, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Kontakt

    Renée Sundbom
    Kursadministratör
    Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap
    renee.sundbom@pubcare.uu.se
    018-471 66 64

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