MCCCD Program Description

Excel Spreadsheet

Course: CIS114DE

First Term: 2017 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 3.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Load and set up the spreadsheet program. (I) 2. Create a properly-formatted worksheet file. (II) 3. Organize a problem for solution with spreadsheet software. (III) 4. Apply the principles of effective worksheet and database layout in building a spreadsheet template, using labels, numbers, and formulas. (III) 5. Enter, delete, and alter spreadsheet data. (IV) 6. Save a spreadsheet to disk and retrieve it. (V) 7. Print a spreadsheet on the printer and on disk, using spreadsheet print capabilities to enhance printed output. (VI) 8. Sort a spreadsheet in a variety of ways. (VII) 9. Use spreadsheet functions to prepare and print graphs. (VIII) 10. Create and use complex spreadsheet macros. (IX) 11. Use the spreadsheet`s database techniques to locate, link, extract, and combine data from multiple spreadsheets. (X) 12. Use built-in statistical analysis features of spreadsheet software. (XI) 13. Manipulate matrices with spreadsheet software. (XII) 14. Design and implement a spreadsheet project which includes multiple, integrated spreadsheets. (XIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Spreadsheet concepts A. Loading B. Terminology C. Set up II. Creating worksheet file A. Using proper keys B. Aligning data within cells C. Reformatting data within cells III. Spreadsheet template definition and design A. Defining and organizing the problem B. Designing a template to solve the problem 1. Entering the formulas 2. Using proper symbols 3. Algebraic hierarchy 4. Using the spreadsheet`s built-in functions IV. Entering and modifying data A. Entering new data B. Deleting existing data C. Modifying existing data V. Saving and retrieving files A. Saving a spreadsheet on disk B. Updating and correcting spreadsheet file C. Replacing a spreadsheet file VI. Printing a spreadsheet A. Controlling margins and options B. Printing on the printer C. Printing on the disk D. Enhancing reports VII. Sorting a spreadsheet A. Sorting in ascending order on rows or columns B. Sorting in descending order on rows or columns VIII. Creating and printing graphs A. Creating graphs B. Printing graphs IX. Spreadsheet macros A. Creation B. Use X. Spreadsheet database techniques A. Searching B. Linking C. Extracting D. Combining XI. Use of spreadsheet statistical functions XII. Matrix manipulation XIII. Integrated spreadsheet project A. Design of spreadsheets for integrated systems B. Building of templates C. Entry and manipulation of data D. Production of appropriate reports and graphs

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2017

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.