PBH 600 - Seminar - Ethical Issues in Research

Credit(s): 1

This course examines the ethical issues in conducting research including research involving human subjects. Students will explore the concepts of conflict of interest, scientific integrity and data ownership. Students will be able to define, identify and describe scientific misconduct and the impact of unethical research on vulnerable populations. Considerable time will be devoted to the discussion of participatory research techniques and community/academic research partnerships. Students will explore case studies and provide critical examination of the process and outcomes of conducting research including the impact of scientific results on Public Health policy.