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Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Nina Buchmann, Dr. Melanie Paschke
The target group is the following: - PhD student Environmental sciences, Agricultural Sciences For PhD students in the PhD program in Plant Sciences: Students of University of Zurich and of University have full access. For these, please register only at: Please register at: Choose ► Plant Sciences
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:51

Abstract

This course raises awareness of doctoral students to ethical issues that may arise during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students use resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and train their newly acquired skills in an interactive, discipline specific context.

Objective

Doctoral students learn how to identify, analyse and address ethical issues in their own scientific research. Furthermore, they are encouraged to reflect on their professional role as scientific researchers.

Content

Part I The self-paced e-learning course consists of 5 modules: Module 1: Ethics Introduction to moral theory (with emphasis on practical guidance regarding decision making) Module 2: Ethics in scientific research Introduction to ethical issues that occur within scientific research (i.e. regarding authorship, cooperation, data use and sharing, and other aspects that are subject to scientific integrity and good scientific practice). Module 3: Collecting resources A variety of tools and resources that help identify ethical issues are presented and explained Module 4: Setting up a strategy Example examination of a case regarding its ethical scope (students develop their own strategy to examine situations for their ethical implications). Module 5: Making decisions Different ways of addressing ethical issues are presented and explained (i.e. how to make hard choices or solve ethical dilemmas). Part II The second, face-to-face part of this course focuses on discipline-specific aspects in the general area of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. It provides an interactive learning environment. Students get to apply their knowledge, and they are encouraged to reflect on ethical problems and to critically discuss them with fellow doctoral students.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup End
12.02.2023
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students
The course will take place in two parts: individual study time (about 20 hours; online) plus two half days in person. The half days will be 9 March and 5 April 2023 . Location will be communicated in due time.
  • 09.03 Date 14:15-18:00 (CHN F 42)
  • 05.04 Date 09:15-13:00 (CHN E 46)
10 h semesterly

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