Course

VET400 Introduction to ethical and philosophical perspectives in biomedical research

Credits (ECTS):5

Course responsible:Andrew Michael Janczak, Linn Benjaminsen Hølvold, Preben Boysen, Camilla Wiik Gjerdrum, Bjørn Ramberg

Teaching language:Engelsk

Course frequency:Spring

Nominal workload:150 hours

Teaching and exam period:

Spring week 9-10 (Syllabus is read and work with the essay starts week 5-8). Week 9 and 10 is filled with organized teaching activities.

Additional information about the course, including the schedule for organised learning activities, will be available after signing up through StudentWeb.

About this course

The course gives an introduction to ethical and philosophical perspectives in biomedical research.The course emphasises the basics of ethics in biomedical science, philosophy of science, animal experimentation and ethics, scientific integrity and research ethics.

Learning outcome

Through the course the students are expected to attain the following skills / knowledge:

  • Be familiar with the basics of philosophy of science and research ethics
  • Be able to present, justify and discuss selected personal views regarding research philosophy and research ethics
  • Learning activities
    The course is a mix of preparatory reading, lectures, discussions and student presentations.
  • Prerequisites
    The course is for PhD and veterinary research program students that have ongoing research projects.
  • Assessment method
    The discussions and report writing exercises presuppose familiarity with the syllabus. Participants must participate in discussions and hold presentations for the rest of the class. The aim is that participants express their thoughts and reflections they have in connection with their work with the subject, conversations with others, with the coursework (preparatory reading and organised learning activities) and supervision. Participants start this work during the preparatory reading by identifying philosophical and ethical questions and dilemmas of special interest to them personally. Course credit is awarded based on an inclusive qualitative evaluation emphasising the students' presentation. The course organizer may adjust activities and will provide details while the course is running.

  • Mandatory activity
    Preparatory reading of the syllabus and participation in course activities is compulsory, including suggestions for improving the course. An attendance record of at least 75% is required.
  • Notes

    Contacts:

    For academic purposes: Professor Andrew M. Janczak

    For administrative purposes: phd.radgiver.vet@nmbu.no

    Deadline for registration: February 1st

  • Teaching hours

    Spring week 9-10 75 hours

    (Syllabus is read and work with the essay starts week 5-8)

  • Admission requirements
    Open to PhD students at campus Adamstuen. Admission through StudentWeb. If you belong to NMBU and wish to participate in this course, please contact the administrative contact person.