MSB 630 - Ethics in Biotechnology Research

Credits: (3)
This integrative course will focus on a variety of issues stemming from both business and scientific research areas. Specific topics will include: the history of human subjects protection, conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, publication/authorship standards, peer review, the ethical aspects of research study design, research subject selection and compensation, data acquisition, secondary use and management, , informed consent, decision-making capacity, risk, vulnerable populations, disclosure of information, and confidentiality/ privacy. Special topics may include animal use in research, and the study of special populations in research. This course will provide students with a forum for discussing ethical issues, and encourage a commitment to ethical and moral behavior in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): None