PDOC0001-1 : Principles of scientific integrity

Study Programmes 2016-2017

WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications

PDOC0001-1

Principles of scientific integrity

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)		3

Lecturer :

Ezio Tirelli

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit 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 learning unit :

-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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

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.