The intensive course is intended for PhD-students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study and is taught in English as a three day seminar (9.10-15.40) Tuesday to Thursday in late August. The course is a concise version of HSP806F Ethics of Science and Research (6 ECTS), which is taught in February-March. The objective is to train students in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society. At the end of the course they will have the necessary tool-kit to navigate the ethical part of the troubled waters of applying for licences and references, getting published and securing funding. No prior knowledge of ethical theory and any particular science will be assumed in the course. The instruction takes the form of short lectures, discussions and group work on case studies. The idea is to create an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about different questions on research ethics.

Taught:
Tue 20 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Wed 21 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Thu 22 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm

Attn.: This course will be taught remotely (online)

This is the second course in applied statistics, focusing on calculation, interpretation, and presentation of results. Topics include mean and frequency-based tests of significance, alternative measures of correlation, simple/oneway and multivariate ANOVA and Regression, and statistical measures of reliability and validity of variables and instruments.

The course is composed of lectures and problem-based sessions.  It is given in the classroom.

This course is an introduction to statistics in the life sciences. The course covers the following topics. Types of data: categorical data, count data, data on continuous variables. Descriptive statistics; numerical statistics and statistical graphs. Probability distributions, the binomial distribution, the Poisson distribution and the normal distribution. The definitions of a random sample and of a population. Sampling distributions. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Comparison of means between groups. Statistical tests for frequency tables. Linear and logistic regression with ROC analysis. Survival analysis with the methods of Kaplan-Meier and Cox. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions in computer labs. In the practical sessions exercises are solved with the statistical software package R and the RStudio environment.

The focus of this course is the application of ethics to pressing problems and debates in contemporary society. Possible methods for solving ethical dilemmas, both on an individual and social basis, are discussed. The selection of topics may change from year to year, but possible topics include free speech, the status of refugees, animal rights, poverty and economic inequality, gender discrimination, racial discrimination, environmental issues, and various issues in health care. The relation between theoretical and applied ethics is discussed. While instruction includes lectures, student participation in discussion is greatly emphasized.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

Compulsory course. The aim of the course is to provide post graduate students with practical and generic skills required in research. Items covered in the course are descriptive statistics, effect statistics, validity and reliability, inferential statistics, common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests and multiple regression analysis. The students are introduced to computer statistical analysis in practical computer classes.

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

x

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

x

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. For each presentation a student discussant is selected beforehand. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The intensive course is intended for PhD-students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study and is taught in English as a three day seminar (9.10-15.40) Tuesday to Thursday in late August. The course is a concise version of HSP806F Ethics of Science and Research (6 ECTS), which is taught in February-March. The objective is to train students in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society. At the end of the course they will have the necessary tool-kit to navigate the ethical part of the troubled waters of applying for licences and references, getting published and securing funding. No prior knowledge of ethical theory and any particular science will be assumed in the course. The instruction takes the form of short lectures, discussions and group work on case studies. The idea is to create an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about different questions on research ethics.

Taught:
Tue 20 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Wed 21 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Thu 22 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm

Attn.: This course will be taught remotely (online)

This is the second course in applied statistics, focusing on calculation, interpretation, and presentation of results. Topics include mean and frequency-based tests of significance, alternative measures of correlation, simple/oneway and multivariate ANOVA and Regression, and statistical measures of reliability and validity of variables and instruments.

The course is composed of lectures and problem-based sessions.  It is given in the classroom.

This course is an introduction to statistics in the life sciences. The course covers the following topics. Types of data: categorical data, count data, data on continuous variables. Descriptive statistics; numerical statistics and statistical graphs. Probability distributions, the binomial distribution, the Poisson distribution and the normal distribution. The definitions of a random sample and of a population. Sampling distributions. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Comparison of means between groups. Statistical tests for frequency tables. Linear and logistic regression with ROC analysis. Survival analysis with the methods of Kaplan-Meier and Cox. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions in computer labs. In the practical sessions exercises are solved with the statistical software package R and the RStudio environment.

The focus of this course is the application of ethics to pressing problems and debates in contemporary society. Possible methods for solving ethical dilemmas, both on an individual and social basis, are discussed. The selection of topics may change from year to year, but possible topics include free speech, the status of refugees, animal rights, poverty and economic inequality, gender discrimination, racial discrimination, environmental issues, and various issues in health care. The relation between theoretical and applied ethics is discussed. While instruction includes lectures, student participation in discussion is greatly emphasized.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

Compulsory course. The aim of the course is to provide post graduate students with practical and generic skills required in research. Items covered in the course are descriptive statistics, effect statistics, validity and reliability, inferential statistics, common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests and multiple regression analysis. The students are introduced to computer statistical analysis in practical computer classes.

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

x

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

x

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. For each presentation a student discussant is selected beforehand. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The intensive course is intended for PhD-students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study and is taught in English as a three day seminar (9.10-15.40) Tuesday to Thursday in late August. The course is a concise version of HSP806F Ethics of Science and Research (6 ECTS), which is taught in February-March. The objective is to train students in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society. At the end of the course they will have the necessary tool-kit to navigate the ethical part of the troubled waters of applying for licences and references, getting published and securing funding. No prior knowledge of ethical theory and any particular science will be assumed in the course. The instruction takes the form of short lectures, discussions and group work on case studies. The idea is to create an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about different questions on research ethics.

Taught:
Tue 20 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Wed 21 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm
Thu 22 August 9:10 am to 3:40 pm

Attn.: This course will be taught remotely (online)

This is the second course in applied statistics, focusing on calculation, interpretation, and presentation of results. Topics include mean and frequency-based tests of significance, alternative measures of correlation, simple/oneway and multivariate ANOVA and Regression, and statistical measures of reliability and validity of variables and instruments.

The course is composed of lectures and problem-based sessions.  It is given in the classroom.

This course is an introduction to statistics in the life sciences. The course covers the following topics. Types of data: categorical data, count data, data on continuous variables. Descriptive statistics; numerical statistics and statistical graphs. Probability distributions, the binomial distribution, the Poisson distribution and the normal distribution. The definitions of a random sample and of a population. Sampling distributions. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Comparison of means between groups. Statistical tests for frequency tables. Linear and logistic regression with ROC analysis. Survival analysis with the methods of Kaplan-Meier and Cox. The course is based on lectures and practical sessions in computer labs. In the practical sessions exercises are solved with the statistical software package R and the RStudio environment.

The focus of this course is the application of ethics to pressing problems and debates in contemporary society. Possible methods for solving ethical dilemmas, both on an individual and social basis, are discussed. The selection of topics may change from year to year, but possible topics include free speech, the status of refugees, animal rights, poverty and economic inequality, gender discrimination, racial discrimination, environmental issues, and various issues in health care. The relation between theoretical and applied ethics is discussed. While instruction includes lectures, student participation in discussion is greatly emphasized.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

The course is intended for postgraduate students only. It is adapted to the needs of students from different fields of study. The course is taught over a six-week period.

The course is taught 12th January - 16th February on Fridays from 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm.

Description: 
The topics of the course include: Professionalism and the scientist’s responsibilities. Demands for scientific objectivity and the ethics of research. Issues of equality and standards of good practice. Power and science. Conflicts of interest and misconduct in research. Science, academia and industry. Research ethics and ethical decision making.

Objectives: 
In this course, the student gains knowledge about ethical issues in science and research and is trained in reasoning about ethical controversies relating to science and research in contemporary society.

The instruction takes the form of lectures and discussion. The course is viewed as an academic community where students are actively engaged in a focused dialogue about  the topics. Each student (working as a member of a two-person team) gives a presentation according to a plan designed at the beginning of the course, and other students acquaint themselves with the topic as well for the purpose of participating in a teacher-led discussion.

Compulsory course. The aim of the course is to provide post graduate students with practical and generic skills required in research. Items covered in the course are descriptive statistics, effect statistics, validity and reliability, inferential statistics, common parametric and nonparametric statistical tests and multiple regression analysis. The students are introduced to computer statistical analysis in practical computer classes.

Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

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The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

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Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

x

The course is an electronic course organised by Copenhagen University in collaboration with University of Iceland. The course is the responsibility of Institute for Experimental Pathology at Keldur, Biomedical Center, the Food and Veterinary Authority and ArcticLAS.

Aim and content:

Entrance requirements are postgraduate studies towards a MSc or PhD degree in life sciences and basic knowledge in physiology and anatomy, and preferably etology and/or pharmacology.

This course is intended only for persons who work independently with laboratory animals. The practical exercises require participants to work with live animals, which should be in the strictest accordance to animal welfare legislation.

The course gives a practical and theoretic introduction to handling, housing and using laboratory animals and how to replace, refine and reduce the use of live animals for research.

The course is run electronically by Copenhagen University and is a function A/B/D course according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2 (previously designated category C), accredited by the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA).

Due to the practical exercises, maximum number of participants is 15, in 5 person groups. The course concludes by oral exam online, conducted by the course organisers at Copenhagen University.

To qualify for the FELASA A/B/D licence, the participant both must pass the practical exercises and the exam.  The licence entitles the holder to independently plan, implement and take responsibility for the design and performance of animal experimentation within the European Union according to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU Article 23.2

The course adheres to the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the more detailed learning outcomes described by EU's expert working group in 'A working document on the development of a common education and training framework to fulfil the requirements under the Directive' (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/Endorsed_E-T.pdf)

The theoretical part will be given as access to an online portal with the theory given as online lectures, videos and quizzes, with the possibility of online discussion with teachers on regular occasions during online webinars. Lectures on Icelandic legislation regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes are given by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority in one of the University of Iceland’s lecture rooms.

The practical teaching will be given at ArcticLAS, Krókhálsi 5d, 110 Reykjavík.

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Students in post-graduate research training present their projects alternating with guest lectures from teachers and invited speakers. Each seminar consists of a 15 minute lecture and 5 minutes of discussion. For each presentation a student discussant is selected beforehand. The seminars are open to everyone and teachers are encouraged to attend.

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