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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
TAUJ12e

Research Ethics II, 2 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
TAUJ12e
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Postgraduate studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Olli Nuutinen, hallinnollinen
Responsible teacher:
Kristina Rolin
Responsible organisation
Doctoral School (Research and Innovation Services) 100 %
The course examines what kinds of ethical principles should guide data collection and management, scientific reasoning, social practices of scientific communities, management of research groups, the treatment of animal and human subjects in research, and the relation between the researcher and the public. The importance of the researcher’s responsibility is clarified, and the objectivity of scientific knowledge and the role of values in research are discussed.


Schedule:

A lecture (to all participants) including guidelines for the seminars and groups (2 h)
Seminars in smaller groups (12 h)
- 3 x 4 hours or 2 x 6 hours

Completing the Course:

1. Pre-course assignment (1-2 pages)

2. Active participation in the seminar sessions

3. Presentation (15-20 mins.) in a seminar group. 2-3 participants present together.

Teacher: University Lecturer in Research Ethics


Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

28.10.2020 26.11.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
28.10.2020 01.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
28.10.2020 24.11.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
28.10.2020 07.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
14.04.2021 11.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
14.04.2021 04.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
14.04.2021 18.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
14.04.2021 06.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)