ID 500: Responsible Conduct Of Research

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The purpose of this zero credit course is to familiarize pre-doctoral and postdoctoral trainees with basic ethical issues in research confronting scientists and engineers. The course includes five lectures and five student-led discussion sessions on topics such as experimental design best practices, research involving animal subjects, authorship, and research misconduct. Student learning will be assessed through in-class formative assessments as well as small group presentations during the discussion sessions. The course is recommended for all graduate students and postdocs who are engaged in research.