Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
TAU.TRI.205
Research Ethics II, 2 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
TAU.TRI.205Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Postgraduate studiesGrading scale
Pass-FailPersons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kristina RolinResponsible organisation
Doctoral School (Research and Innovation Services) 100 %
The course examines what kinds of ethical principles should guide data collection and management, scientific reasoning, social practices of scientific communities, management of research groups, the treatment of animal and human subjects in research, and the relation between the researcher and the public. The importance of the researcher’s responsibility is clarified, and the objectivity of scientific knowledge and the role of values in research are discussed.
Schedule:
A lecture (to all participants) including guidelines for the seminars and groups (2 h)
Seminars in smaller groups (12 h)
- 3 x 4 hours or 2 x 6 hours
Completing the Course:
1. Pre-course assignment (1-2 pages)
2. Active participation in the seminar sessions
3. Presentation (15-20 mins.) in a seminar group. 2-3 participants present together.
Teacher: University Lecturer in Research Ethics
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
31.10.2023 – 14.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
01.11.2023 – 30.11.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
09.04.2024 – 16.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
10.04.2024 – 03.05.2024
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)