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306.841.01
SS/R:Introduction to Bioethics in Public Health Practice and Research

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
End Date
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Class Time(s)
August 13, August 20 and August 22 with a 2 hour lab TBA
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2013
Description
Introduces MPH students to the basic principles and frameworks for research and public health ethics as well as concepts in professional and research integrity as a public health professional. Explores both domestic and global health examples. Focuses on introductory material on public health ethics, research ethics, and professional integrity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the principles and frameworks of bioethics, public health ethics, and research ethics
  2. apply the principles and frameworks of bioethics to real cases in public health practice and public health research
  3. consider what challenges exist to professional integrity and to appreciate the norms and requirements of the responsible conduct of public health practice and research
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduate students are not permitted in this course