PDOC0001-1 : Principles of scientific integrity

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Study programmes 2013-2014

Last update : 13/05/2014

PDOC0001-1

Principles of scientific integrity

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in Psychological Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year		3

Master in Psychology, professional focus in social, work and organizations psychology, 2nd year		3

Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences, 2nd year		3

Master en sciences psychologiques, à finalité spécialisée en psychologie clinique, 2nd year		3

Lecturer :

Ezio Tirelli

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Course contents :

-Definition and characterization of scientific frauds (or misconducts) on the basis of the classifications published by national (FNRS) and international agencies funding scientific research and of other sources. -Methods for studying scientific fraud. -Relationships between scientific fraud and low-quality experimental, methodological and social practices identified in many scientific fields ("bad science"). -Relationships between scientific fraud and the international system of funding and evaluating scientific production and scientists. -Suggested or adopted strategies aiming at reducing the growth of scientific misconduct.

Learning outcomes of the course :

-Critical thinking. -More realistic knowledge of the real fonctionning of some aspects of contemporary science. -Reminding that the social responsability of scientists requires that they maintain high standards of ethical principles and methodolical quality in their eveyday work.

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :

Basic knowledge in applied statistics and panoramic vision of the contemporary scientific disciplines.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Analysis of specialized papers and seminars.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Analysis of specialized papers and seminars.

Recommended or required readings :

Library. Specialized papers in the field of Science and Technology Studies.

Assessment methods and criteria :

To be decided with the students. Possibly: written report.

Work placement(s) :

To be decided with the students.