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The question of right or wrong lies at the very heart of science, and this relates to study design, the method of analyzing or inclusion of data up to the point of the application of scientific findings. This course will explore philosophical concepts of ethics in science and relate them to real life current debates including those on genetic modification, studies involving animal or human subjects and how science is included or excluded from policy decisions. Ethical aspects ranging from good practice in conducting scientific research to its societal impact will be addressed in a variety of formats, including lectures, text analysis and group debates. The aim is to provide participants with a knowledge base from which to address ethical considerations that emerge from or arise in the course of conducting their research.

Participants should be aware that they may be given a small amount of reading material that should be studied prior to the session.