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550.600.60
Living Science Ethics Responsible Conduct of Research

Location:
East Baltimore
Term:
1st term
Department:
Extradepartmental
Credits:
1 credits
Academic Year:
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method:
TBD
Dates:
Wed 09/11/2019 - Wed 10/16/2019
Class Times:
The dates for the SIX on-site sessions in 2019 will be: Sept 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16 Class times: Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday,  4:00 - 5:30pm
Auditors Allowed:
No
Undergrads Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor:
Contact:
Gundula Bosch
Resources:
Description:

Fosters the responsible conduct of scientific research using a combination of lectures, discussion and analysis of case studies. Topics include: data management, conflict of interest, scientific misconduct, questionable research practices, responsible authorship, peer review, collaborations with peers and industry, trainee-mentor relationships, research ethics and regulatory requirements of the conduct of animal and human research, and the scientist as a responsible member of society.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the regulatory requirements that govern the modern research environment
  2. Discuss the expectations for adherence to the ethical principles in the conduct of research
  3. Apply ethical and regulatory principles to the trainee’s own current and future research program
Methods of Assessment:

This course is evaluated as follows:

  • 50% Quizzes
  • 50% Completion of attendance-taking records

Enrollment Restriction:

Eligibility restricted to doctoral students. Other JHSPH students or fellows who are required to have in-person RCR training based on funding source may also enroll.

Instructor Consent:

No consent required

Special Comments:

This course is offered through the JHSPH R3 Program series (jhsph.edu/r3gsi)