Microcredential – CURE Research Presentation | NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Microcredential
CURE Research Presentation

Microcredential
CURE Research Presentation

Microcredential - CURE Research Presentation


DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential recognizes students who have participated in a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) and successfully presented their research findings to peers. It demonstrates the student’s ability to engage in authentic scientific inquiry, analyze and interpret data, and effectively communicate results in a professional setting.

Instruction Method
In person

Skills Acquired

  • Experimental Design
  • Scientific Presentation

Courses to Be Completed
To earn this credential, the following courses must be successfully completed:

Course Names and Codes

  • Introduction to Biotechnology (BIOL 1103)
  • Cell Biology (BIOL 2534)
  • Genetics (BIOL 2324)
  • Plant Biology (BOTY 1614)
  • Undergraduate Research I (ENSC 2921)
  • Undergraduate Research II (ENSC 2931)

Durable Skills Awarded

  • Critical thinking

 

Prerequisites
Depending on course, range from none to:

  • Principles of Biology (BIOL 1544)
  • College Chemistry I (CHEM 1104)

 

 

Credits Earned
5–12 academic credits towards associate degree

 

 

Shortest Time to Completion
4 months

 

 

Industry Certification for Which the Student Becomes Eligible
None currently


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the CURE Research Presentation Microcredential, students will be able to:

  • Create an experimental design for research
  • Present research to peers in an academic setting