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Research Ethics (sem1) (B-KUL-E0J60A)

3 ECTSEnglishFirst termCannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Borry Pascal (coordinator) |  Borry Pascal |  Dierickx Kris |  Gastmans Chris
POC Bioethics

Aims

At the end of the course:

  • Students critically reflect on why ethics is necessary in research on human beings.
  • Students understand how researchers can actively engage with ethics when undertaking research, what the role of a research ethics committee is, what ethical codes and guidelines exist and what the main ethical issues in research are.
  • Students are able to identify research misconduct and understand how to avoid it.
  • Students can critically think of research and apply clear and argued ethical reasoning towards topics in research ethics.

 

Previous knowledge

There is no specific prior knowledge required for this course.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
E0H77A : Research Ethics (sem2)

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Research Ethics (sem1) (B-KUL-E0J60a)

3 ECTSEnglishFormat: PracticalFirst term
Borry Pascal |  Dierickx Kris |  Gastmans Chris
POC Bioethics

Content

In this course we give a comprehensive introduction to research ethics through the explanation of the main relevant topics in the domain of research on human beings, such as responsible research and innovation, ethical codes, ethics governance mechanisms, informed consent, research on vulnerable populations, privacy, or research integrity.

Course material

All course materials are available at the edX platform.

Format: more information

Asynchronous online learning - Didactic collection - MOOC

This course will be offered as a MOOC. Through the use of various formats (e.g. case studies, knowledge clips, readings, video-interviews) students will be introduced in how a variety of ethical issues arise in research practice. The MOOC consists of different modules and each module will end by a short assignment or test.

Evaluation

Evaluation: Research Ethics (sem1) (B-KUL-E2J60a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Computer

Explanation


The first exam opportunity is as follows:
The evaluation consists of two parts.
Both parts count for 50% of the score for this course:

Part 1
Tests in the MOOC platform, which students can do on their own pace. 
Students have only one attempt to take these tests in the MOOC platform (edX platform).
This part consists of 3 elements:
- knowledge checks (after interviews/reading) -- 10% of the score for the MOOC platform part
- 30% end of module quizzes -- 30% of the score for the MOOC platform part
- 60% final edX exam -- 60% of the score for the MOOC platform part

--> scores are calculated using a conversion table, which is available on Toledo

Part 2
Assignment in Toledo.

 

Information about retaking exams

The second exam opportunity consists of:
- the final exam in the MOOC platform (edX platform) -- this counts for 50% of the score

--> scores are calculated using a conversion table, which is available on Toledo

- assignment in Toledo -- this counts for 50% of the score