Research Ethics: Animals in Research 0000-SZD-ET-WAR8-EN
The workshop accompanies lecture “Research Ethics - lecture” which is required for doctoral students of all Doctoral Schools.
Contents: the history of use of animals in research; speciesm; the moral status of animals; justification of the use of animals in basic research and in applied research; justified use of animals in research; the 3R principle: replacement, reduction, refinement; certification of laboratories, researchers and animal housing staff; Animal Research Ethics committees.
Intended audience: doctoral students conducting research involving animals in the life sciences and in other studies with animals as elements of experimental design.
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
knows and understands the main developments in the scientific or artistic disciplines of study
can fulfill the social responsibilities of researchers and artists
can initiate activities for the sake of the public interest
can maintain and develop the ethos of scientists and artists, including:
o conduct of independent research activities;
o respect for the principle of the public ownership of the results of scientific activity and protection of intellectual property rights
Assessment criteria
in order to participate in the workshop attendance at “Research Ethics - lecture” lecture is required; attendance is required.
credits are given on the basis of the final test covering the contents of “Research Ethics – lecture” and the reading materials; only those doctoral students who attended two workshops (2 hours each) will be allowed to attend the test and earn credits for the lecture (and the subject); the retake test is analogous to the final test
final test covering the contents of “Research Ethics – lecture” as well as the required readings; assessment of activity in class
knowledge of the knowledge provided in class, knowledge of the readings, activity in class
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