Ethics & Compliance in Biology

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This course will cover Compliance and ethics issues that new graduate students should be familiar with upon entry into graduate-level research. This course develops specific skills and experiences expected of professional research scientists. It introduces the principles of ethical conduct and social responsibilities of research as relevant to human subjects and other organisms, scientific integrity, and understanding of research regulations. This course includes instruction of practical aspects of a career in biological sciences and discussions concerning research protocol and scientific methodology.