Research Ethics

Blekinge Institute of Technology

2. Objective and content

2.1. Objective

The main objective of the course is to raise awareness and knowledge about the various aspects related to research ethics and misconduct.

2.2. Content

The course will be organized around a set of seminars and conclude with a workshop with participant presentations.

3. Learning outcomes

The course targets one of the goals of doctoral education, namely, the ability of the candidates to make assessments of ethical aspects of his or her own research. The following learning outcomes are examined in the course.

3.1. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate insight into the limitations of science, and its role in society

3.2. Competence and skills

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize ethical misconduct

3.3. Judgement and approach

On completion of the course, the candidate will be able to:

• Find solutions to ethical dilemmas in research
• Make assessments of ethical aspects of his or her own research

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