The goal of this course is to provide students with the ability to identify and analyze the complex legal and ethical issues associated with conducting public health research with human subjects. Through readings, class discussion, class activities and writing assignments students will develop skills in interpreting and applying federal regulations, international conventions and ethical principles to various types of research projects, analyzing problems and dilemmas not adequately covered by law and evaluating how well our regulatory system protects human subjects.

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