Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Science and Technology Studies
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Level 6 delivery is restricted to students on the iBSc Sociology and Politics of Medicine and iBSc History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine programmes. Students that select the level 6 delivery that are not enrolled on either programme will have their module selection rejected.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Scientific research does not occur in an ethical vacuum. Researchers around the globe and in every discipline are expected to be ethical in their work. This module examines the fundamentals of ethics as it applies to science, and it provides opportunities for students to test ethical thinking in new settings. Core ethical theories are surveyed together with current cases, selected by students each year. Much of the teaching is discussion-based, with students analysing their chosen cases using the ethical theories. Students are assessed by written work, and they are encouraged to develop the case they personally choose, in discussion with the tutor. No prerequisites.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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7
- Module leader
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Dr Phyllis Kirstin Illari
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In Person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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72
- Module leader
-
Dr Phyllis Kirstin Illari
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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