Course Time: Monday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Course Location: Research Studies Center, Room 404

Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Basis

Evaluation: Attendance and classroom participation are required

Makeup classes: Absence requires attendance and written critique (1 page) on a topic at the instructor's discretion

Requirements: All participants are required to complete the on-line CITI Course on Research Ethics and submit a certificate of completion to Educational Affairs by October 31st.

Schedule:

Date	Topic	Lecture(s)
August 31st	Organizational Meeting	Dr. A. Michalek and Mr. C. Johnson
September 7	No Class-Labor Day
September 14	Tips for Success in Graduate School & GSA Club Elections	Mr. C. Johnson
September 21	Research Misconduct (CITI Assignment)	Dr. A. Michalek
September 28	No Class-Yom Kippur
October 5	Conflict of Interest: Personal and Institutional	Ms. C. Wicher
October 12	No Class-Columbus Day- Writing Assignment
October 19	Peer Review, Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship	Dr. A. Michalek
October 26	Ethical Issues in Animal Research	Dr. S. Buitrago
November 2	Data Acquisition, Management, Sharing and Ownership	Dr. A. Hutson
November 9	Plagiarism and Effective Writing	Dr. A. Kisailus
November 16	Use of Impugned Research	Dr. A. Kisailus
November 23	Clinical Trials and Ethical Dilemmas	Dr. A. Meagher
November 30	International Research	Dr. A. Michalek
December 7	Stem Cell Research and Policy *5:30 start time	Dr. D. Hohn