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Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center

Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students

Note

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.

Description

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.

Course registration

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

Access to the learning platform

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. 

Details

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)

Learning Objectives

  • Doctoral students learn how to identify, analyze and address ethical issues in their own scientific research. Furthermore, they are encouraged to reflect on their professional role as scientific researchers.
  • A special focus is on practising and applying the process of ethical inquiry/moral reasoning as a tool to analyze ethical issues and reach a well-reflected decision in ethical ambiguous situations.

Content

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.

Weiterführende Informationen

Access to learning platform

To access the online learning platform use your University, ETH, FH or PH login