This course develops themes that were introduced in AK2017 Introduction to research ethics. The focus is on problems that the students choose for their individual project tasks.
AK2018 Advanced Course in Research Ethics 4.5 credits
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This course develops themes that were introduced in AK2017 Introduction to research ethics. The focus is on problems that the students choose for their individual project tasks.
After the course the student should be able to describe and discuss research ethical problems in her own subject area independently. The student should also be able to provide a nuanced account of different possible approaches to specific problems, and should be able to analyze and discuss ethical arguments in relation to these different approaches.
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Target group
Eligible for students from all programs, year 3 or higher as long as it can be included in your program.
Part of programme
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P2 (4.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
25%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
1 - 10
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Link to scheduleApplication
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
50049
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Contact
Karin Edvardsson Björnberg (karin.bjornberg@abe.kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to describe and discuss research ethical problems in her own subject area independently. The student should also be able to provide a nuanced account of different possible approaches to specific problems, and should be able to analyze and discuss ethical arguments in relation to these different approaches.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Higher education studies comprising 120 ECTS in the areas of natural sciences/technological sciences or equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to Swedish gymnasium English B.
Recommended prerequisites
AK2017 Introduction to Research Ethics, 3 credits, or equivalent/similar subject is recommended. Please note: a 1-2 credits ethics module included in some first cycle course, or in TaMoS, is not enough to count as equivalent to AK2017.
Equipment
Literature
Course literature will be announced on the course web page no later than four weeks before the course starts.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Exam (TEN1, 1.5 credits), Pass/Fail. Written assignment (INL1, 3 credits), A-F.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
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Supplementary information
Former course code: 1N1121