This is an archived version of the UMass Boston website, which may contain outdated information. Visit the latest website.

Course Listings

2025 Spring > GRAD > BIOL > BIOL 649

Responsible Conduct of Research

Course #: BIOL 649

Description:
The overall goals of this course are to: a) sensitize students to and stimulate their interest in ethical issues that arise in biomedical and biological research; b) introduce students to best practices, guidelines and expectations, and available resources regarding the responsible conduct of science; and c) foster critical thinking skills as applied to ethical decision making in research. Topics include bias and objectivity in research, authorship and peer review, competing interests in research, research data and intellectual property, scientific record keeping, and mentor-mentee relationships.
Pre Requisites:
Co-requisite: Enrollment in a graduate program in the biological sciences

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9337 Th
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Skvirsky,Rachel C Wheatley W01-0078
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 12
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 1/1
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Co-requisite: Enrollment in a graduate program in the biological sciences
Course Attributes: