FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Biomedical Engineering
GBE 350 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Ethics in Science and Research
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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GBE 350
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | To understand the importance of ethics in scientific research involving human beings and model organisms. To develop an understanding on the nature of ethical decision-making and its importance in research ethics. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course will explore the ethics in science and research with an emphasis on biological sciences. The students will become familiar with common ethical debates in science including the topics listed as: misconduct in research, conflicts of interest and scientific objectivity, publication and peer review, intellectual property, ethical decision-making, dual-use of research, principles of ethics in science for model organisms and human beings. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Course Introduction – Case Study- Debate | |
2 | Key principles of ethics in science | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
3 | Dual-use of Research | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
4 | Case Study- Debate | |
5 | Animal Subjects in Research | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
6 | Human Subjects in Research | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
7 | Case Study – Debate | |
8 | Midterm / Presentations | |
9 | Current Ethical Issues in Biological Sciences | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
10 | Case Study - Debate | |
11 | Data Acquisition & Management, Publication & Peer Review | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
12 | Collaboration, Conflict of Interest, Authorship Issues | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
13 | Case Study - Debate | |
14 | Science, Society and Social Responsibility | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 |
15 | Case Study - Debate | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7 Shamoo, Adil E. and Resnik, David B. Responsible Conduct of Research, 2 nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Advisory Committee on Human Radiation Experimentation, The Human Radiation Experiments: Final Report of the President’s Advisory Committee. http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/ohre/roadmap/achre/chap12_3.html.
Adam, David and Jonathan Knight, “Publish, and be damned…,” Nature 419 (2002 Oct. 24): 772-776.
Beckwith, Jon and Franklin Huang, “Should we make a fuss? A case for social responsibility in science,” Nature Biotechnology 23 (2005): 1479 – 1480.
Barrow, Craig S. and James W. Conrad, Jr., “Assessing the Reliability and Credibility of Industry Science and Scientists,” Environmental Health Perspectives 114(2) (2006): 153-155
Kunzig, Robert, “Geoengineering: How to Cool Earth – At a Price,” Scientific American Magazine (2008 October 20). http//www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=geoengineering-how-to-cool-earth&pri…
McArthur, Dan, “Good Ethics Can Sometimes Mean Better Science: Research Ethics and the Milgram Experiments,”Science and Engineering Ethics 15 (2009): 69-79.
Moore, Adam and Kristene Unsworth, "Information Ethics: An Introduction. In Information Ethics: Privacy, Property, and Power, ed. Adam Moore (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2005), 11-28.
Nature Editorial, “Three cheers for peers.” Nature 439 (2006 January 12): 118.
Resnik, David B. “The Scientist in Society.” In Resnik, The Ethics of Science: An Introduction. (New York: Routledge, 1998), 147 – 172.
Rotblat, Joseph, “A Hippocratic Oath for Scientists.” Science 286 (1999): 1475
Sarewitz, Daniel, How science makes environmental controversies worse. Environmental Science & Policy 7 (2004): 385-403. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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15
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Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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30
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam |
1
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30
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
5
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70
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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2
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32
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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10
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10
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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15
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Presentation / Jury |
2
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10
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20
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
0
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Final Exam |
1
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25
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25
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Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering. |
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