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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.

Notes:
This course is intended for graduate students in the biological and biomedical sciences. It is an elective for the graduate programs in the Biology Department. However, it is designed to fulfill NIH requirements for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training for all NIH trainees and is required for those who are supported with NIH funding.

Pre Requisites: Co-requisite: Enrollment in a graduate program in the biological sciences

Offered in:

2024 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9857 Th
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Skvirsky,Rachel C W03-0022 Biology Conference Ro
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/22/2024 - 05/08/2024
Capacity: 12
Enrolled: 7
Status: Open
Credits: 1/1
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Co-requisite: Enrollment in a graduate program in the biological sciences
Course Attributes: Library and other resources, no cost materials