GS 290 - Introduction to Research

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Focuses on the basic skills essential to ethical conduct of research in the biomedical and social sciences. Covers research misconduct, conflict of interest, use of human and non-human animal subjects in research, research collaboration, peer review, data acquisition and ownership, responsible authorship an publishing, the scientist as a responsible member of society, contemporary and historical issues in biomedical ethics, and the environment and societal impacts of scientific research.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 or completion of WR 090 with a grade of C or better; and consent of instructor.