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Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH

Location
Internet module
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Jon Vernick
Contact Name
Jon Vernick
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Examines academic and research ethics at BSPH in a series of online interactive modules. Focuses on information about the academic ethics code and responsible conduct of research at the School. Explores issues of academic integrity such as proper ethical conduct and referencing, and discusses violations such as plagiarism and cheating, relative to case studies that illustrate situations faced by students and faculty in the academic setting. Addresses topics that include responsible conduct of research, authorship, data management, data ownership, guidelines for professional conduct, research fraud or scientific misconduct, federal and institutional guidelines related to research using human and animal subjects and ethical issues involving vulnerable subjects in research.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe and explain the policies and procedures that govern academic integrity and ethical conduct of research in the school
  2. Practice proper attribution when referencing sources in academic assignments and scholarly works
  3. Avoid violations of academic and research integrity such as plagiarism, cheating, research fraud and scientific misconduct
  4. Conduct research in a responsible and professional manner with attention to maintaining integrity relative to authorship, data management and ownership, and protection of human and animal rights
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 100% Complete Modules
Enrollment Restriction
Auditing not permitted
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

All students must complete during their first term of matriculation; failure to do so will result in blockage of further course registration.