In MICR510 -- Scientific Integrity --we use strategies to promote classroom interactions in order to create a learning environment in which students regularly apply principles of responsible scientific conduct to problem solving. Through discussion of case problems and a writing assignment students are expected to demonstrate their mastery of course objectives.

Course goals:

We seek to provide a learning experience for students that will enable them to:

1.   Develop and refine skills needed to solve problems involving relevant topic areas of responsible scientific conduct

2.   Be able to clearly articulate -- both verbally and in writing -- ethically and legally acceptable solutions to problems posed about scientific conduct

3.   Develop a positive attitude towards life long learning in the matters of scientific integrity and responsible research conduct

Specific Course Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will:

1. Be familiar with relevant written guidelines bearing on the conduct of scientific research including those dealing with scientific authorship, use of humans and animals in research, academic honor standards, conflict of interest, collaborative research, and general standards of scientific conduct

2. Be familiar with statutes that govern the ownership, protection, and use of intellectual property in the arena of scientific research

3. Be able to describe conventions and normative behavior related to responsibilities in the scientific mentor-trainee relationship

4. Be able to describe the conventions of scientific record keeping and have a clear understanding of data ownership issues

5. Be able to describe the relevant issues and dilemmas related to the impact of genetic technology on human subject research and on society in general