Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Bioethics in Human and Animal Experimentation
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Students are requested to email to arrange a meeting.
Introduction
The classes for the course comprise two parts:
1. Human experimentation. Study of different cases and situations which enable the analysis of the most important aspects when evaluating claims that research using people is ethically correct.
2. Experimental animal. Approach to the basic concepts related to the animal science lab, a multidisciplinary branch of science that contributes to the humanitarian use of animals in the context of biomedical research and obtaining reproducible results, unbiased and informative.
Pre-course requirements
None.
Objectives
Provide appropriate training so that students are able to investigate human beings in accordance with the principles of ethics and apply scientific and technical knowledge to Science Laboratory Animals in experimental Biomedical Research.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CB10 - Acquire learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a self-directed and autonomous mode.
- CB6 - Knowledge and understanding to provide a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and / or applying ideas in a research context.
- CB8 - Integrate knowledge and deals with the complexity of formulate judgments based on scientific evidence, from information that may be incomplete or limited, include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
- CE10 - Know how to apply the epistemological, ethical, legal and humanitarian exercise in research and dissemination of results.
- CE4 - Apply experimental animal models as well as the methodology of animal handling and ethical concepts in research in dentistry.
- CG1 - Ability to integrate new knowledge through research and study, and deal with complexity
- CG2 - Ability to review analysis and discussion of the experimental results and to issue the corresponding conclusions.
- CT1 - Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural groups
Learning outcomes of the subject
The student:
- Knows the proceedings of the Ethics Committees in human and animal studies.
- Prepares a report/ publication in accordance with the guidelines for scientific publication.
- Understands the fundamental concepts related to intellectual property.
- Reflects on the ethical implications and the effects of the clinical and research practices.
- Knows how to prepare presentations taking into account the ethical principles of data confidentiality and intellectual property.
- Knows the main ethical perspectives and the implications for contemporary research and practice.
- Has a historical and critical perspective on the philosophy of science.
Syllabus
1. History of human experimentation
2. The ethics of research with human beings
3. Genetic experimentation and embryo experimentation
4. Informed Consent and Research Committees
5. Introduction to animal experimentation
6. Animal research as an ethical dilemma
7. Ethical guidelines for the use of animals in biomedical research
8. Legal framework and Animal Ethics Committees
Teaching and learning activities
Online
Teaching methodology: CM, TRB
Educational activities: CT, SEM
Evaluation systems and criteria
Online
Continuous evaluation - EC (20%)
Case study work - RC (80%)
Bibliography and resources
Provided by the teacher