GS 603 Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research
This required course, using a case-based format, short didactic presentations,
and in-class exercises, helps graduate students:
- improve their moral reasoning skills in the context of scientific research;
- deepen their understanding of the professional norms of science; and
- gain an understanding of the regulatory framework and ethical principles
governing biomedical research.
Course topics include an introduction to scientific and moral reasoning, discussions
of authorship, plagiarism, mentoring, intellectual property, conflicts of interest,
the regulatory frameworks governing the use of animals and humans in research
and an in-depth look at ethical issues in cloning and stem cell research. Contact
K. Faber-Langendoen at faberlak@upstate.edu
