Research ethics for science and technology, 2 credits

Forskningsetik för naturvetenskap och teknikvetenskaper

COURSE INFORMATION

Language of instruction: English
Course period: VT: Teknat 1 (online, Feb-March), Teknat 2 (on campus, May), HT: Teknat 3 (campus)
Course structure: 2 weeks per opportunity

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES

Registered for graduate studies on Science and Technology Faculty.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify and characterize research ethical problems and solutions
Identify interests and concerns relevant to involved parties
Make ethical assessments in research
Demonstrate specialised insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREE

Thus the requirements in the Higher Education Ordinance are met; that the PhD student:

demonstrate intellectual independence and scientific integrity as well as the ability to make research ethical judgments, and
show in-depth insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and people's responsibility for how it is used. (see also the Act on Responsibility, SFS 2019:504)

COURSE CONTENTS

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
Intellectual ownership
Authorship and scientific writing issues
The role of the scientist in society

INSTRUCTION

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

ASSESSMENT

The examination consists of a group presentation and completion of a chosen project in research ethics.

COURSE EXAMINER

Sonja Bjelobaba, sonja.bjelobaba@crb.uu.se

DEPARTMENT WITH MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

Centre for Research Ethics & Bioethics, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences

CONTACT PERSON/S

Sonja Bjelobaba, sonja.bjelobaba@crb.uu.se

APPLICATION

Submit the application for admission to:
1) Application
2) Application
3) TBA
Submit the application not later than:
Opportunity 1: 2025-01-26
Opportunity 2: 2025-04-06
Opportunity 3: TBA