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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC3226 Ethical Issues in Biomedical Research
10 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Ms Georgia Testa
Email: G.Testa@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
This module is mutually exclusive with
| BMSC3126 | Integrative Biomedical Sciences |
| BMSC3222 | Clinical Anatomy Project |
| BMSC3301 | Research Proj: Biomed Sciences |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- have an understanding of the main philosophical ideas and theories relevant to research ethics;
- be sensitised to the kinds of ethical problems raised when conducting research;
- be able to reason, construct convincing arguments and defend their point of view both orally and in writing using the relevant philosophical ideas and theories;
- have developed some independence of thought.
Syllabus
This module will comprise of a series of lectures and seminars; the lectures will provide an introduction to the main ideas, concepts and theories relevant to research ethics, whilst the seminars will offer the students an opportunity to actively engage with the materials, using interactive teaching methods and encouraging discussion. The topics to be covered include; informed consent, autonomy, the goals of research, professional codes of ethics, research on embryos, research on animals.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Seminar | 7 | 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Private study hours | 88.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 12.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
15 hours - lecture (5 x 3 hours)28 hours - seminar (7 x 4 hours)
12 hours - draft essay preparation
12 hours - final essay preparation
21 hours - reading materials
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance and participation in seminars (attendance is compulsory)- Draft essay
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1 x 2,000 word essay | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
1 x 2,000 word essay: essay draft by 16 March 07 and final submission by 3 May 07. No resit available as final semester module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 25/05/2010
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