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OPTI 8107 - Responsible Conduct of Research


The course is specifically designed to be relevant to PhD students in the Optical Science and Engineering program and is an introduction to various aspects of a successful professional career emphasizing research.  By the end of this course, students should be familiar with ethical issues that could arise in the nine areas of responsible conduct of research designated by NSF and NIH, and be aware of the available resources.

  • Research misconduct
  • Mentor/mentee relationships
  • Authorship and publication
  • Peer review
  • Participation of humans and animals as research subjects
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Collaborative research
  • Data acquisition, management, sharing, and ownership
  • Social responsibilities of a researcher

Students will be required to reflect on 1) Mentor/mentee relationships, 2) Authorship and publication, 3) Research misconduct, and 4) Social responsibilities of a researcher.  75% of all assignments must be satisfactory to pass the course.

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