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
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Application code
50696
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.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Course literature will be announced on the course web site 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
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.
Other requirements for final grade
INL1 - Assignment, 3,0 credits
TEN1 - examination, 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
John Cantwell (john.cantwell@abe.kth.se)
Supplementary information
To apply for the course, please fill in the form available on this link: https://www.kth.se/form/fak3142-advanced-course-in-research-ethics
Please note! This course replaces F1N5119 Advanced Course in Research Ethics 4.5 credits