Ethics in science?
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Learn about the moral and ethical responsibilities of scientists in this free course on Ethics in Science. Explore the history of clinical trials for diseases like scurvy and smallpox, and discover the rigorous standards of modern trials. Conduct your own research on unethical scientists and delve into current moral dilemmas in science. Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of ethical conduct in scientific research and the significance of asking moral questions in the field. Enroll now to enhance your knowledge of clinical trials and the ethical considerations in scientific research.
This free course, Ethics in science? discusses how scientists have a moral and ethical responsibility to consider whether they should carry out an experiment. In this short course you will learn of the first clinical trials undertaken for
Scurvy and small pox and gain an understanding of how much more rigorous today’s clinical trials are. You will conduct your own online research into an unethical scientist and finally look at some current moral dilemmas in science.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Understand how clinical trials are used today in medicine
Understand the importance of acting ethically in scientific research
Understand why it is important to continue to ask moral questions about scientific research.
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