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CHEM320
Scientific Research Ethics
CHEM320 FA
Crosslistings: ASTR320, BIOL320, E&ES310, MATH320, MB&B320, NS&B320, PHYS320,
SISP320
Next Offered in 9798 FA
Ethical questions encountered in conducting scientific
research are becoming topics of increasing scrutiny by both
scientists and non-scientists. The focus of the course will
be an examination of the responsible conduct of scientific
research through case studies and readings from the
scientific literature.
MAJOR READINGS
Macrina, SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
Bulger, Heitman and Reiser, THE ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Current scientific literature and related press accounts.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Evaluation will be based on
participation in class discussions and weekly written
assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Permission of instructor required. Application forms are
available from the Chemistry office.
This course is particularly designed for Undergraduate and
Graduate students with current or previous experience in a
scientific research project. It counts toward major
requirements in Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and SISP.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 0.50
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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