CHM 291 - Ethical Responsibilities in Modern Science

Credits: 1

Students will become familiar with ethical issues facing modern scientists, their role in maintaining an ethical environment, and learn to behave in an ethical fashion when conducting research as an undergraduate and moving Forward. Students will also evaluate the role of scientists in society, and their responsibility to ensure the proper dissemination of scientific knowledge. Topics include: what is misconduct, roles in a lab setting and how they affect power dynamics, scientific communication, data ownership, human subjects and the IRB, and the societal responsibilities of scientists. Assignments will be tailored to the major program (including: biochemistry, cannabis chemistry, and other specific chemistry tracks) of the registered students.

Terms Offered: Spring
Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit
Requirements: 30 (or more) credits completed.