BA 285 - Advanced Business Applications - Excel

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 63 or BT 160 (higher math recommended), and CIS 120 (formerly offered as CS120) or BA 131 .

Course Description: Designed for students in any discipline. This course includes hands-on approach to develop a competency in basic and advanced concepts and commands of spreadsheet software. Students will learn to design, set up, and print a variety of spreadsheet applications. Microsoft Excel will be used to develop materials. Emphasis will be placed on using spreadsheet data for problems analysis. Dual numbered as CIS 125SS .

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of spreadsheet terminology. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Utilize spreadsheet software as a tool for numerical reports.
CLO#3: Use a spreadsheet for problem solving.
CLO#4: Design professional worksheets.
CLO#5: Create, print, and analyze data in chart form.
CLO#6: Create data tables and database functions in a spreadsheet.
CLO#7: Demonstrate and work with complex formulas and advanced statistical analysis including Excel functions. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#8: Import, modify and evaluate data from outside sources.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Microsoft Office 365/ Excel 2019

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed 48 hours per term.