AMBI+506


 * (AMBI 506)** __Foundations of Research Ethics:__ The purpose of this course is three-fold: 1) to engage students in reading, considering, and discussing the responsible conduct of scientific research; 2) to familiarize students with the basic ethical principles guiding modern biomedical research; and 3) to acquaint students with the basic ethical underpinnings and legal requirements for conducting research with human subjects and with animals in the U.S. Although this course will focus primarily on issues involving the use of human subjects in biomedical research, it is designed to give students to basic fundamental skills necessary to understand ethical principles as they apply to all aspects of laboratory and clinical research. The following topics will be covered: basic ethical theory and principles as they apply to the culture of science; scientific and academic integrity, including such topics as peer review and conflict of interest; regulation of human subjects research; informed consent in research; the just selection of research participants; risk and benefit in research; appropriate use of placebos; protection of vulnerable subjects; and the use of animals in research.