This course develops themes that were introduced in FAK3139 Introduction to Research Ethics. The focus is on problems that the students choose for their individual project tasks.
FAK3142 Advanced Course in Research Ethics 4.5 credits
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FAK3142 (Autumn 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAK3142 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the PhD student should be able to
- independently describe and discuss research ethical problems in her own subject area,
- provide a nuanced account of different possible approaches to specific research ethical problems,
- analyze and discuss ethical arguments in relation to different approaches to research ethics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Entry requirements for PhD studies.
Literature
Course literature will be announced on the course web site no later than four weeks before the course starts.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Exam, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
INL1 - Assignment, 3,0 credits
TEN1 - examination, 1,5 credits
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
Supplementary information
To apply for this course you need to have a kth.se account and to...
1) have the course in your eISP
2) fill out the billing information in this form https://www.kth.se/form/kth-doctoral-student-invoicing
3) have a Ladok admin at your department/school admit you to the course (there is no limit on number of students for the course)
4) Before the start of a course you have to register via the web. You find the web registration function via (https://www.student.ladok.se) when the registration period opens
Schedule can be found by searching for course code on www.kth.se/schema
Please note! This course replaces F1N5119 Advanced Course in Research Ethics 4.5 credits