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Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:10
Abstract
This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may arise 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 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 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
- Max Places
- 60
- Signup End
- 28.10.2024
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| 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.
Group 1: The half days will be 11 October (13:30 to 18:00; LFW B3) and 18 October 2024 (13:30 to 18:00; ML H 43 ) .
Group 2: The half days will be 20 January (13:30 to 18:00; CHN F 42 ) and 28 January 2025 (13:30 to 18:00; CHN F 42 ).
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10 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Doctorate Environmental Systems Sciences (More Information at: )