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2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSC 6005 Introduction to the Responsible Conduct of Research


Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
This elective course will provide an introduction to the key aspects of conducting responsible research in the current environment and under governmental policies. In particular, we will discuss the role of a principal investigator in overseeing and conducting research in order to avoid situations that would result in legal findings of misconduct. Six major sections will be covered, which include: protection of human subjects, responsible use of animals in research, data management practices, authorship and publications, conflict of interest, and collaboration and mentorship in research.