306.665.01
Research Ethics and integrity

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Megan Singleton
Contact Name
Megan Singleton
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces ethical theory and principles, including ethics requirements when conducting research with human subjects in the U.S. and/or developing countries. Covers the following topics through lecture and case studies: ethical theory and principles; informed consent in research; Institutional Review Boards; the just selection of research participants; cultural relativism; genetic research; ethical issues in vaccine research; ethics and human rights; appropriate use of placebos; what is owed to research participants, communities, and countries after research is completed; the use of animals in research; and scientific and academic integrity. Familiarized students with research ethics in both the U.S. and global contexts.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss ethical theory and the principles of bioethics
  2. Recognize the moral considerations inherent to public health research
  3. Explain ethics requirements when conducting research with human subjects and with animals in the U.S. and/or developing countries
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 12% Discussion
  • 30% Midterm Paper
  • 18% Consent Form Assignment
  • 40% Final Exam
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
undergraduates must obtain instructor consent prior to registering for this course
Consent Contact
msingl16@jhmi.edu
Special Comments

Satisfies HPM/PhD, school & NIH requirement re: responsible conduct of research