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| Version 2013-2014 |
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| PDOC0001-1 | Principles of scientific integrity
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Ezio Tirelli |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| -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. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| -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. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge in applied statistics and panoramic vision of the contemporary scientific disciplines. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Analysis of specialized papers and seminars. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Analysis of specialized papers and seminars. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Library. Specialized papers in the field of Science and Technology Studies. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| To be decided with the students.
Possibly: written report. |
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Work placement(s) :
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| To be decided with the students. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| None. |
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Contacts :
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| tél. 04.366.20.18
ezio.tirelli@ulg.ac.be |
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