Research Ethics

Catalog description

This course is a comprehensive seminar on the theory, history, and practical application of ethics to the conduct of research with humans. This course will examine ethics in research in light of scientific, moral, and political considerations. These include autonomy, individual rights, coercion, justice, community and the common good, the norms of research and the community of researchers, and multi-cultural values. The learner will acquire a working knowledge of the professional life of the clinical researcher and the application of ethics to their practice. The application of ethics over a range of issues in clinical research will be addressed through case studies and dialogue among all seminar participants. All participants will have the opportunity to serve as discussion facilitator for one session.