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551-1707-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , SHE , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-PHYS , D-BIOL , D-ERDW , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-ARCH , D-CHAB

Ethics in Science - Introduction

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Gérald Achermann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:25:15

Abstract

Introduction in research ethics

Objective

The main goal is to enhance the ability to recognize and identify ethical issues and conflicts, analyze and develop well-reasoned responses to the kinds of ethical problems a scientist is likely to encounter.

Content

Foundations and principles of research ethics; case studies to some of the six domains of research ethics (scientific integrity, collegiality, protection of human subjects, animal welfare, institutional integrity, social responsibility); methodology and ethical reasoning; ethical theories.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course material (handouts, case studies, exercises, surveys and papers) will be available during the lectures and on the course homepage.

Literature

"Developing a Well-Reasoned Response to a Moral Problem in Scientific Research" ( http://poynter.indiana.edu/mr/mr-developing.pdf ); "On Being a Scientist. Responsible Conduct in Research (1995)" http://www.nap.edu/catalog/4917.html ; "Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research" ( http://ori.dhhs.gov/education/products/RCRintro/ )

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
The written examination will have a duration of 45 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ethics in Science - Introduction
  • Wed 17:15-18:00 (ML F 38)
1 h weekly

Offered In