PHYS599 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN PHYSICS

Course Code:2300599
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):0 (1.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:10.0
Department:Physics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
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Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Discussion of research methods and various ethical issues facing practicing physicist when obtaining, recording and analyzing data; publishing research results; collaborating with other scientist; interacting with society. Historical and sample case studies; N-ray affair; cold fusion affair.


Course Learning Outcomes