# Research Fundamentals Skills (Noncredit Certificate)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Biological & Environmental Sciences

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/research-fundamentals-skills-certificate-noncredit-fall-2026

The Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate emphasizes the skills needed to interpret research data and conduct basic research in accordance with the procedures and methods of Biological sciences. The certificate is designed for students interested in learning research skills and for those who need assistance in improving these skills for academic and/or career advancement.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate: Complete all of the following** | | 108-216 |
| **Prep Courses: Complete at least one of the following rules** | | 36-144 |
| BIOL 991 | Methods in Biological Sciences | 54 |
| BIOL 992 | Communication and Storytelling in Biology | 36 |
| ENGR 911 | Excel for Science and Engineering | 54 |
| **Required Course: Complete the following number of hours: 72** | | 72 |
| BIOL 990 | Research Practicum | 72 |
| CHEM 990 | Research Practicum | 72 |

### Recommended Pathway

#### Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate

**Term 1** (36-54 units)

-   BIOL991 - Methods in Biological Sciences (54)
-   BIOL992 - Communication and Storytelling in Biology (36)
-   ENGR911 - Excel for Science and Engineering (54)

**Term 2** (72 units)

-   BIOL990 - Research Practicum (72)
-   CHEM990 - Research Practicum (72)

### Program Outcomes

### Research Fundamentals Skills Certificate