FAK3139 Introduction to Research Ethics 3.0 credits

The course covers major research ethical problems and concepts, such as autonomy and informed consent, scientific fraud and misconduct, the researcher's responsibility for the consequences of her research, and the relevance of ethical theories to research ethics. Research ethical declarations such as the Declaration of Helsinki will be introduced, as well as the Swedish legislation on research ethics.

After completing the course, the PhD student should be able to

   - identify and describe common research ethical problems,

   - analyze the problems taking relevant empirical factors into account,

   - suggest solutions to the problems and justify the chosen solutions by means of basic ethical principles.

Entry requirements for PhD studies.

Course literature will be announced on the course web site no later rhan four weeks before tha course starts.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• DEL1 - Attendance, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• INL1 - Assignment, 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.

DEL1 - Attendance, 1,5 credits

INL1 - Assignments, 1,5 credits

John Cantwell

• 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.

Language of instruction: English only

Please note! This course replaces F1N5115 Introduction to Research Ethics 3,0 credits