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851-0178-00L 1 Credits DR D-HEST , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-BSSE , D-INFK
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Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Gérald Achermann, Dr. Eva Bobst
This course is interdisciplinary. If your department offers this course, please register there if possible.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:36

Abstract

This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may occur during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students are familiarised with resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students get the chance to apply and deepen their knowledge in an interactive face-to-face workshop.

Objective

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

Content

Content: Part I on Moodle The self-paced e-learning course on Moodle 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 desicions - Different ways of addressing ethical issues are presented and explained (i.e. how to make hard choices, or solve ethical dilemmas. But also where to seek advice if needed). Part II The second, face-to-face part (group sessions) of this course provides an interactive learning environment (workshop). 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

Max Places
63

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
exercise Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students
Groups are selected in myStudies. The second part (face-to-face workshop) will be offered on two separate dates for a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 10 students per session. You only need to attend one group session (one date only!). Please register in myStudies for one group session only.
  • 19.10 Date 08:15-18:00 (HG E 42)
  • 17.11 Date 08:15-18:00 (HG E 42)
28 h semesterly

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