CMP 161: Electronic Spreadsheet with Microsoft Excel

Credits 3.0 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Sun Number
N/A
General Education Category
Pending Evaluation
Activity Course
No

This course focuses on the application of Microsoft Excel. Students will explore financial and statistical modeling, including calculations, forecasting, projections, and graphing. 

A prior introductory computer course is recommended.

Prerequisites

None.

Student Learning Outcomes

1.    File Management: Efficiently organize, store, and retrieve digital files and folders.
2.    Getting Started with Excel: Navigate the Excel interface and create and open workbooks.
3.    Formatting Data: Enhance data readability by applying number formats, fonts, borders, and conditional formatting.
4.    Calculations: Construct formulas and utilize basic built-in functions, including SUM and AVERAGE.
5.    Data Analysis: Employ advanced formulas to support data interpretation.
6.    Chart Creation: Select appropriate chart types and create basic data visualizations.
7.    Chart Enhancement: Apply advanced formatting techniques and add trendlines to charts.
8.    Workbook Management: Sort, filter, group, and systematically organize data within workbooks.
9.    Table Manipulation: Convert data into Excel Tables and use features such as filters and the Total Row.
10.    PivotTables: Summarize and analyze large datasets using PivotTables.
11.    What-If Analysis: Use tools such as Goal Seek and Scenario Manager to evaluate alternative outcomes.
12.    File Sharing and Web Data: Collaborate on shared files and import data from web sources.