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Johns Hopkins University | AS.150.304

The Ethics of Human Experimentation

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.4)

This course will explore ethical theory, key historical events, and operational requirements of research involving human beings. Weekly discussions will focus on seminal literature and case studies that highlight conceptual and practical challenges related to informed consent; research ethics review; risk/benefit analysis; justice/fairness; globalization of research; participation of vulnerable populations; clinical equipoise; obligations to research participants and communities during studies and after research is completed; and deception in psychological and behavioral research. The course will also explore the emergence and development of the rules governing the protection of human subject research.

Fall 2012

(4.71)

Fall 2013

(4.09)

Fall 2012

Professor: Daniel O'Connor

(4.71)

The best aspects of this course were the active class discussions, interesting readings, and the extremely engaging professor. The worst aspects of this course included the heavy readings and tough assignment grading. The course would improve if the readings were condensed to facilitate more discussions on the subject material. Prospective students should know that this is a fun class with lots of intriguing material. In order to be successful, students must participate in class and do lots of reading.

Fall 2013

Professor: Joseph Ali

(4.09)

Students praised this course for having a reasonable workload and for sparking thought-provoking discussions. However, some students felt the lectures could get a bit dry and repetitive. Suggestions for improvement included more assignments which would al ow student to get a better feel for how well they were learning the material. Prospective students should know that students found the course was intellectual y stimulating but inviting to students who were new to the subject of ethics.