Process engineering fundamentals

Microcredential
Online
delivery
Advanced
level
3
courses

Keeping pace with rapidly evolving semiconductor chips and manufacturing processes requires skilling up alongside advancements in the field. You can meet the growing demand for a workforce skilled in semiconductor process development and evaluation by earning a Microcredential in Process Engineering Fundamentals online from Oregon State University.

Learn to map out the complex network of processes needed to transform raw materials into functional integrated circuits — preparing you for career advancement in an evolving industry. Offered online by Oregon State’s innovative College of Engineering, this microcredential covers critical engineering principles like mass and energy balances, thermochemistry and statistical analysis of process data. You'll learn how to apply these concepts to optimize inputs, monitor outputs and evaluate the generation or consumption of materials at each step.

Coursework (10 credits)

This is an advanced-level microcredential that is designed for those with previous experience in a subject. These offerings provide in-depth training so you can build specialized skills that will help you excel in your field. Often, advanced microcredentials require some prerequisite college courses.

* In order for CBEE 280 to satisfy these requirements, you must register for this variable-credit course at the full 6 credit hours.

Prerequisite courses

Before you enroll in the microcredential courses listed above, you must complete certain prerequisites. 

To enroll in CBEE 211:

To enroll in CBEE 212:

To enroll in CBEE 280:

To enroll in CBEE 213:

Note: Some prerequisite courses may have additional prerequisites. See the schedule of classes and search for the specific course for more details.

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Skills you’ll gain

The in-demand skills you'll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

  • Material balances set-up, performance, and application
  • Energy balances set-up, performance, and application
  • Thermophysical and thermochemical calculations
  • Data analysis
  • Statistical analysis of process data
  • Process engineering

Additional details

Oregon State microcredentials consist of at least three courses and 8 credits that follow OSU’s quarterly term calendar. All microcredentials are delivered online and some microcredentials may be offered on campus. All course credits used to complete a microcredential must be completed at Oregon State and transfer credit and placement tests may not be used toward microcredential course credits. Read other important microcredential details » 

Microcredentials allow you to gain specialized skills in focused subject areas in less time than it takes to complete a full degree or certificate program. Typically, you can complete a microcredential in nine to 12 months. All microcredential courses follow the same term schedule as on-campus courses and are not self-paced. Learn more about course delivery methods »

Once you complete all classes in this microcredential, you'll receive a digital badge from Oregon State University. You can add the digital badge to your résumé and on LinkedIn, GitHub or other social media profiles. It provides employers with proof of the skills and discipline-specific knowledge you gained from the microcredential. Oregon State's digital badges are issued by Credly, the world's largest digital credential network.

Completing a microcredential is dependent on course availability, term offerings, course sequencing and any required prerequisites. Connect with the OSU Ecampus enrollment services team to better understand when courses in this microcredential are delivered to help you create a timeline for application and enrollment. You can also explore the schedule of classes to preview course availability.

  • Apply to earn a microcredential as a current student: If you’re a current OSU student interested in pursuing a microcredential online, please submit this form. Note: You must complete at least one of the microcredential courses after having been accepted into the microcredential.

You can find detailed tuition information for microcredential offerings on the tuition rates webpage. Please note: If you are pursuing a standalone microcredential as a nondegree student, you will not qualify for federal financial aid.

If you are pursuing a microcredential as a current student in an OSU degree or certificate program, you will be charged your program's tuition rate (if differential tuition is applicable). 

Earning a microcredential is a great way to develop a skill set that current and future employers are looking for. If your employer offers a tuition benefit program, you may be able to enroll online with Oregon State and receive a tuition scholarship that makes your student experience more affordable. You can also learn about the organizations OSU collaborates with to offer direct tuition benefit programs for online learners.