CSU promotes outstanding research and scholarly activity performed in a manner that models ethical professional behavior. The university has a number of course listings that focus on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and meet federal standards for providing trainees with formal ethics training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would like assistance in developing an RCR course, contact the RCR Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spring. This graduate course offers an introduction to conducting and interpreting animal science research. Primary objectives of the course include acquiring the skills to design and conduct animal science research and to understand technical publications resulting from scientific study. Additionally, a section of this course will focus on core competencies of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and fulfill CSU\u2019s face-to-face training requirement for trainees funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and USDA\u2013NIFA. 3 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring. The intent of this seminar-style course is to introduce graduate students and early career postdocs to the research process, the responsible conduct of research, and the MS and PhD degree processes in the Department of Atmospheric Science. Research topics will range from conceptual (developing research questions, time management) to practical (keeping research notebooks, laboratory safety) and ethical (data manipulation, intellectual property) considerations. This course is designed to satisfy federal agency requirements for face-to-face training in responsible conduct of research. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n **NOTE: BC360 is restricted to Biochemistry undergraduate students.<\/em> Spring (every year). Design of experiments; error and fraud; publishing\/grant application submission, scientific misconduct, classic examples of fraud, case studies. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Fall. The intent of this seminar-style course is to introduce new graduate students and interested undergraduates to research, the PhD process, and the graduate chemical engineering program. Research topics will range from conceptual (developing research questions) to practical (keeping research notebooks, laboratory safety). This course may also be of interest to undergraduates considering a MS or PhD degree. This course is designed to satisfy federal agency requirements for training in responsible conduct of research. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring. Scientific misconduct, fraud, publishing and intellectual property, ethics of job hunting and negotiating, case studies, and social responsibility of scientists. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring (odd years). Ethical issues of research on humans and animals; biosafety; fraud and deception in science; genetic engineering. 1 credit hour.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring (every year). Research ethics, human research ethics, research misconduct, animal research ethics, IRB protocol procedures, team science, authorship, quantitative survey methods, qualitative survey methods, data collection \/ management, standard operating procedures for research, collection and management of biologic samples, community engaged research methods, global health research, decolonization, research dissemination. 2 credit hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n One credit, 8 week course reviewing CSU and federal policies of research integrity, ethical frameworks, use of human and animal subjects, data, publications and financial management. Each topic area will be introduced by special guest speakers followed by discussion of specific examples and case studies. This course will fulfill the RCR training requirements for grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and USDA-NIFA. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Fall. The conduct of science, role of scientific publications, publication process, proposal writing, responsible conduct of research, and professional ethics. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Fall\/Spring. This is a 1 credit course that will meet for 8 weeks, for 2 hours a session. You may enroll in the course through ARIES registration, or you may audit the course by contacting . The course will fulfill the RCR training requirements for grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes for Health (NIH), and USDA \u2013 NIFA. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n This course explores ethical issues in big data research. It examines big data research through an applied interdisciplinary approach to ethical issues surrounding collection, use, reporting, and preservation of big data. In addition, we will discuss topics related to the responsible conduct of research. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n This class will discuss research and academic integrity, the responsible conduct of science, research & experimental design, an overview of basic and \u201cscientific\u201d writing skills, how to read\/interpret scientific writing, and inferential statistics. 3 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring. Design and execution of research in Human Development and Family Studies; research proposal preparation; quantitative research design and considerations; responsible conduct of research. 3 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring (every year). Scientific communication, scientific method, mentoring, networking, data management, ethics and responsible conduct in research. 3 credit hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Focus on the social impacts of biomedical research, including historical perspectives and inequities, changes that have promoted equity, and ongoing areas of concern. Topics include racism and colonization in biomedical research and social determinants of health. Examine research ethics\/RCR through a social equity lens via analysis of diverse case studies. Develop action plans for promoting social equity in biomedical research in the future. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring, Instructor Jeff Wilusz. Reviews CSU and federal policies, rules, and regulations on integrity, use of humans and animals, authorship, data, genetics, etc., using case studies. View attached syllabus.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n The course is no longer offered under this number. The course is offered under MIP 554. However, if you took it in the past, it will count as your RCR requirement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Spring (odd years). Ethical issues of research on humans and animals; biosafety; fraud and deception in science; genetic engineering. 3 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n This graduate seminar offers an introduction to qualitative field research methods used in the social sciences. The course is designed to give you an overview of the logic of qualitative research, process of research design, major types of qualitative data collection methods, techniques of data analysis, and the responsible conduct of research. 3 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n This graduate seminar offers a practice-oriented introduction to qualitative research methods in sociology. It is designed for students who have already been introduced to the logics of qualitative inquiry and are ready to deepen their methodological skills through sustained engagement with the research process. Central to the course is a \u201clearn by doing\u201d philosophy. You will not simply read about methods\u2014you will do them. This means that much of your time will be spent thinking through qualitative method design choices, collecting and analyzing original data, reflecting on the messiness of fieldwork, and refining your approach through hands-on practice. Weekly assignments and in-class workshops are designed to help you advance your own qualitative projects while building core skills that are transferable across disciplines and research settings. The work of qualitative research is time-intensive, iterative, and often unpredictable\u2014but in my experience it is also deeply rewarding. This course aims to equip you not only with methodological tools, but also with more confidence to understand how and when to use these tools\u2014and adapt them\u2014to your own work. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n National Institutes of Health<\/strong>ANEQ 565 – Interpreting Animal Science Research<\/summary>\n
ATS 693 – Research in Atmospheric Science<\/summary>\n
BC 360 – Responsible Conduct in Biochemical Research<\/summary>\n
Fall Semester. The course is designed as an elective for upper division Biochemistry majors who are interested in research ethics and the responsible conduct of research (RCR). It is primarily targeted to students who are currently engaged in, or plan to engage in, undergraduate research opportunities, and\/or for those students who are interested in graduate studies in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology. Students who are not on a research track are also welcome to take the class. 1 credit hour. View a syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nBC 601 – Responsible Conduct in Biochemistry<\/summary>\n
CBE 693 – Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar I<\/summary>\n
CHEM 601 – Responsible Conduct in Chemistry Research<\/summary>\n
CM 666 – Science and Ethics<\/summary>\n
ERHS 573 – Design and Conduct of Epidemiological Research<\/summary>\n
FSHN 600 – Food Science and Human Nutrition: Responsible Conduct of Research<\/summary>\n
GEOL 601 – Professional Development for Geoscientists<\/summary>\n
GRAD 544 – Ethical Conduct of Research<\/summary>\n
GRAD\/NSCI 575 – Ethical Issues in Big Data Research<\/summary>\n
HES 600 – Research Design<\/summary>\n
HDFS 550 – Research Methods II<\/summary>\n
HORT 500 – Graduate Student Professional Development and Research Integrity<\/summary>\n
MIP 552- Social Impacts of Biomedical Research<\/summary>\n
MIP 554- Research Policies and Regulations<\/summary>\n
MIP 654 – Research Policies and Regulations<\/summary>\n
NR 502 – Intro to Natural Resource Research & Professionalism<\/summary>\n
PHIL 666 – Science and Ethics<\/summary>\n
SOC 610 – Methods of Qualitative Analysis<\/summary>\n
External links for more RCR training:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Training Modules to Enhance Data Reproducibility<\/a>
American Association for the Advancement of Science
<\/strong>Integrity in Scientific Research<\/a>
University of New Hampshire
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