Department of Biomedical Engineering

GBE 350 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Ethics in Science and Research

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
GBE 350	SPRING	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face to Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Işınay Ebru Yüzay
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Işınay Ebru Yüzay
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;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Understand the importance of ethics in research and scientific studies	7.1				X
LO2	Describe decision-making processes by research ethics committees	6.2				X
LO3	Explain privacy and confidentiality related to research ethics and key principles of using animal and human beings in research	6.2		X
LO4	Discuss the involvement of science in society and develop solid arguments to defend in a debate setting	7.1				X
LO5	Determine research-specific ethical issues involved in biotechnology, genetics, nanotechnology, etc.	7.1				X

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.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Course Introduction – Case Study- Debate	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO1
2	Key principles of ethics in science	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO1
3	Dual-use of Research	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO1
4	Case Study- Debate		-
5	Animal Subjects in Research	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO2
6	Human Subjects in Research	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO3
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	LO5
10	Case Study - Debate		-
11	Data Acquisition & Management, Publication & Peer Review	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO4
12	Collaboration, Conflict of Interest, Authorship Issues	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO5
13	Case Study - Debate		-
14	Science, Society and Social Responsibility	Good Research Practice - Swedish Research Council, 2017, ISBN 978-91-7307-354-7	LO4
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	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Project	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Homework / Assignments	5	15	X	X	X
Presentation / Jury	5	35	X		X	X	X
Final Exam	1	30	X	X	X	X	X
Total	12	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	16	2	32
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	1	10	10
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	2	10	20
Presentation / Jury	1	20	20
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	-	-	-
Final Exam	1	20	20
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions		LO3		LO2
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility				LO1 LO4 LO5
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.