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Ethics in science?

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This free course, Ethics in science? discusses how scientists have a moral and ethical responsibility to consider whether they should carry out an experiment. In this short course you will learn of the first clinical trials undertaken forscurvy and small pox and gain an understanding of how much more rigorous today’s clinical trials are. You will conduct your own online research into an unethical scientist and finally look at some current moral dilemmas in science. 

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Clinical trials
  • 1 Clinical trials
  • 1.1 Scurvy: The first clinical trial
  • 1.2 Scurvy trial: Ethical critical review
  • 2 Research integrity
  • 2 Research integrity
  • 2.1 Unethical scientists
  • 2.2 Moral dilemmas in science
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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4.3 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at OpenLearn based on 12 ratings

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  • Profile image for Hakizimana Jean David
    Hakizimana Jean David @jdavid001
    Dear colleagues, this is an interesting course and I really benefits a lot in terms of ethical research.
  • Profile image for Clara Martinez
    Clara Martinez
    This course provided a clear and engaging introduction to ethical dilemmas in scientific research. It helped me understand the importance of research integrity and ethics in clinical trials; however, the content remained quite general, and a longer, more in-depth course would be beneficial to explore these topics in greater detail and practical contexts.
  • Profile image for Reeteka Guttigraharam
    Reeteka Guttigraharam
    The 'Ethics in Science' course provided a clear and engaging introduction to the ethical responsibilities in research. It helped me understand the importance of integrity, accountability, and the societal impacts of science. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to explore the ethical dimensions of technology and innovation!
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