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This course addresses MSc and PhD students at ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel. The seminar is organized by the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center.
This module is offered in the spring semesters only.
ETH Course Catalog Listing: 701-5001-00L
This course raises awareness of doctoral students to ethical issues that may arise during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students use resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and train their newly acquired skills in an interactive, discipline specific context.
We request that all students first register for the course at the PSC course registration website, see info box on the right hand side.
Then, to receive course credit, you must also register for the course through your home university. ETH Zurich and University of Zurich students may use their institution's normal registration procedure. The ETH Zurich course number is 701-5001-00L.
University of Basel students must complete the form (free of charge) Anmeldeformular Fachstudierende ► Gruppe PSC
The online-based case study platform can be accessed via https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=470 (use you university login to sign in).
► In order to receive ECTS, you must follow the complete course and be present during the face-to-face meetings.
Lecturers: Prof. Nina Buchmann, Dr. Melanie Paschke
Prior Knowledge: none
Number of Participants: 10 places for students of UZH and University of Basel that are registered in the PhD Programs of PSC or in LSZGS. All ETH doctoral students: Please register via myStudies. Only for doctoral students.
Evaluation Criteria: You will need to hand in a group case study journal and individual case study journal that will be individually assessed by the lecturers. A group presentation of the respective case study is also part of the overall assessment.
Credit Points: 1 ECTS (30 learning hours)
This course raises awareness of doctoral students to ethical issues that may arise during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students use resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and train their newly acquired skills in an interactive, discipline specific context.