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FAK3139 Introduction to Research Ethics 3.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAK3139 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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.

Intended learning outcomes

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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Entry requirements for PhD studies.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • 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

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Per Wikman Svahn (perwi@kth.se)

Supplementary information

Language of instruction: English only

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

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Philosophy