Introduces incoming Bren PhD students to the ethical principles that apply to scientists. Discusses key concepts and cases including: (1) Brief history and basic terms and concepts; (2) Plagiarism and authorship; (3) Falsification and fabrication; (4) Peer-review process; (5) Human subjects and bioethics; (6) Conflict of interest; (7) Policies and protocols to prevent misconduct; and (8) Miscellaneous issues in the academic environment. We will review historical cases of research misconduct and analyze recent retraction cases.

No Prerequisites

2

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

Level Limit

Environmental science

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BREN 2436
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15:00 PM - 16:00 PM
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Environmental Research Design
Robert Heilmayr 5.0
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM