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HEAG03 An Introduction to ethics in health research 3 ECTS 3 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period II Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Basic studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will
- be familiar with key concepts and theories of ethical questions
- know the principles of good research practice and recognize types of its violations
- be better equipped to think about and deal with ethical issues at different phases of their studies
- have skills to identify and deal with ethical issues concerning research, e.g. treatment of participants, informed consent, data lifespan, publication and ethical reporting etc.
- know the key regulations and guidelines concerning permissions for obtaining data
- be familiar with the guidelines for research professionals and know where to obtain more information on them

Enrolment for University Studies

Enrolment time has expired

Teachers

Professor Anssi Auvinen, Teacher responsible
Heikki Saxén, Teacher
Veikko Launis, Teacher

Teaching

21-Jan-2014 – 23-Jan-2014
Lectures
Lectures
Tue 21-Jan-2014 at 12.15-15.00, T-building, Ylähylly, Heikki Saxén: What is ethics?
Wed 22-Jan-2014 at 12.15-15.00, T-building, Ylähylly, Veikko Launis: Ethical decision-making
Thu 23-Jan-2014 at 12.15-15.00, T-building, Group room 1, Anssi Auvinen: Ethical issues in health research

Evaluation criteria

Learning diary, assignment

Study materials

Harry J Gensler: Ethics- a contemporary introduction. (available as electronic book throught University of Tampere Library service)

Further information

Primarily HES/MHS students. As optional also for IBT/BINF students. Open also for other UTA students but limited to 32 students. Preference is given to degree students in health sciences and others will be accepted in the order of registration.

Web page:  https://learning2.uta.fi