Course Description
Explores contemporary issues related to scientific integrity and responsible conduct in research. Case-driven topics expose students to the issues that arise in scientific research and ways to handle these issues. Prerequisite: Student at UNCG or JSNN or Permission of Instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Understand that a competent scholar should be capable of conducting original and independent research.
Understand that doing good science requires responsible conduct and integrity.
Be aware of the ethical norms and regulatory issues that constitute responsible conduct of research (RCR).
Remain sensitivity to and appreciation for ethical issues associated with conducting research.
Define and identify “conflict of interest” and “research misconduct”.
Be familiar with the laws, regulations, and policies and professional guidelines that govern the conduct of research.
Be familiar with the professional and University resources for addressing ethical issues.
Gain the abilities for resolving ethical conflicts.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Attendance of classes | 50% |
Participation of discussion | 25% |
Final writing | 25% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance of classes counts for 50% of the final grade and participation in discussion counts for 25% of the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Macrina, FL. (2014). Scientific Integrity: Text and Cases in Responsible Conduct of Research. Fourth Edition. American Society for Microbiology Press, Washington, D.C.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.