Program Overview

Overview of the Microcredential in Process Engineering Fundamentals

The Microcredential in Process Engineering Fundamentals is an online program offered by Oregon State University, designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field of semiconductor process development and evaluation. This advanced-level microcredential consists of three courses and 10 credits, covering critical engineering principles such as mass and energy balances, thermochemistry, and statistical analysis of process data.

Coursework

The microcredential includes the following courses:

• CBEE 211 Material Balances and Stoichiometry (3 credits)
• CBEE 212 Energy Balances (3 credits)
• CBEE 213 Process Data Analysis (4 credits) Alternatively, students can take CBEE 280 Material and Energy Balances (6 credits) instead of CBEE 211 and CBEE 212, provided they register for the full 6 credit hours.

Prerequisite Courses

Before enrolling in the microcredential courses, students must complete certain prerequisites:

• To enroll in CBEE 211: MTH 252Z Integral Calculus (4 credits)
• To enroll in CBEE 212: CBEE 211 Material Balances and Stoichiometry (3 credits) and MTH 256 Applied Differential Equations (4 credits)
• To enroll in CBEE 280: MTH 256 Applied Differential Equations (4 credits)
• To enroll in CBEE 213: CBEE 212 Energy Balances (3 credits)

Skills You'll Gain

The microcredential will equip students with the following in-demand skills:

• 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

• The microcredential is delivered online and follows Oregon State's quarterly term calendar.
• All course credits used to complete the microcredential must be completed at Oregon State, and transfer credit and placement tests may not be used toward microcredential course credits.
• Students can complete the microcredential in nine to 12 months.
• Upon completion, students will receive a digital badge from Oregon State University, which can be added to their résumé and social media profiles.

Related Programs

Oregon State University offers several related microcredentials in the field of semiconductor engineering, including:

• Semiconductor Production Process Planning
• Process Engineering Analysis
• Semiconductor Facilities Design and Management

Tuition and Financial Aid

Detailed tuition information for the microcredential can be found on the Oregon State University tuition rates webpage. Students pursuing the microcredential as a nondegree student will not qualify for federal financial aid. However, employer-sponsored students may be able to enroll with a tuition scholarship.