CIS 125SS - Spreadsheet Applications

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. Course is also offered as BA 285 Advanced Business Applications: Excel.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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.