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2015-2016 University Catalog

CSI 639 - Ethics in Scientific Research

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Reviews purpose of scientific research and principles for evaluating ethical issues. Teaches skills for survival through training in moral reasoning and responsible conduct. Discusses ethical issues and applying critical-thinking skills to design, execution, and analysis of experiments. Issues include using animals, humans in research; ethical standards in computer community; research fraud; and currently accepted guidelines for data ownership, manuscript preparation, and conduct of those in authority.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0