BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT BA 110X: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EXCEL 2013 COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 Instructor BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT BA 110: BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ECEL 2013 COURSE SYLLABUS Course credits 3 Terms offered Type of program Recommended preparation Lynn Seaman lynn.seaman@bluecc.edu Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Occupational Preparatory BA 131, keyboarding skills, and basic algebra Course Description: The study and application of the Microsoft Excel 2013 program used to enter, analyze, and present quantitative data. Assignment sheet and all documents referred to therein are made a part of this course syllabus. This course will assist students in preparing for Microsoft Excel 2013 Specialist Certification. Course Objectives: This course is intended to-- Introduce common features of Microsoft Excel Illustrate the potential use for Excel in a business environment. Enhance creativity and critical thinking skills through project-based learning. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to Create, save, edit, and print workbooks. Apply formatting and editing features to enhance worksheets. Use styles, themes, and conditional formats to customize worksheets. Use formulas that include relative, absolute and mixed references. Use basic math, statistical, date, financial, logical, and lookup functions. Create Tables and apply filters and sorting to analyze and present data. Apply subtotals and grouping to worksheet data. Create charts and apply chart elements and custom formats. Create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts with customized formats, filters, and calculated fields. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to determine correct formula output. 32

2 Required Textbook: Microsoft Excel 2013, Comprehensive, Exploring Series, Poatsy, Mulbery, Davidson; Pearson Education Inc., ISBN: *No need to purchase any Access Code or supplemental documents. E-Textbook link: NOTE: This textbook will be used for both BA110x and BA210. Required Software and Equipment: 1. Microsoft Office Excel Web browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, possibly others 3. Windows 7, Windows 8 4. Personal account 5. USB storage devise (required for students using BMCC computer labs for transporting files) Assessment: Three credits will be earned when the student completes all assigned chapter activities, the midterm concepts review test, the midterm production test, the final concepts review test, and the final production test with a passing grade. The final grade will be based on the total points earned. The criteria used for points include following directions, correct format and formulas, accuracy, and production level. Deadlines for all assignments are included in the assignment sheet, course calendar, and within the ecollege classroom site. The midterm and final (production) tests must be taken at an authorized, proctored test center on the dates listed. Final grades can be accessed through BMCC s Wolf Trax. POINT CHART Assignment Points Possible Your personal introduction 5 Chapter Hands-On Exercises (5 pts. each) 110 End-of-chapter Analysis Case (20 pts. each) and Capstone (25 pts. 225 each) End-of-chapter Review Quiz (1 pt. each question 10 pts. each) 50 Midterm and Final Concepts Review Tests (50 pts. each) 100 Midterm and Final Production Tests (150 pts. each) 300 TOTAL POINTS

3 GRADE CHART Points Grade A B C D Major Topic Outline: Chapter 1 Weeks 1, 2 Chapter 2 Weeks 3, 4 Chapter 3 Week 5 Midterm Review Comprehensive Test; Midterm Exam Week 6 Chapter 4 Weeks 7, 8 Chapter 5 Weeks 9, 10 Final Review Comprehensive Test; Final Exam Week 11 34

4 Student Expectations and Rights: Academic Integrity: Special Needs: Etiquette: All students are responsible for abiding by the student conduct standards outlined in the BMCC Student Handbook. Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and will not be tolerated in this course. Students who are involved in cheating or sharing electronic or printed data with other students will either receive zero points or will receive an F for the course. This will be determined by the instructor. The student(s) will be referred to the appropriate college administrator for disciplinary action. Blue Mountain Community College is committed to providing inclusive learning environments. Please notify us if there are aspects of the course that result in disability-related barriers to your participation. For assistance with disability accommodations, please contact the Health and Wellness Center at , TDD or DisabilityServices@bluecc.edu. Students are expected to communicate in a professional manner at all times when using or posting comments in the Class Lounge. Communication in this course should be viewed the same as a business environment. FERPA: On-line students have the same rights to review and amend records as students on campus. On-line student non-directory information will be protected. On-line students, by enrolling in an on-line class, give consent to sharing of information and exchange of addresses with other students. On-line students may opt to drop the course (with appropriate timelines) if there is concern about privacy issues. Due dates for assignments and tests are detailed in the assignment sheet and course calendar. 35

5 BA 110 MICROSOFT ECEL OUTCOMES BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Office Fundamentals and File Management Log in with Microsoft account Identify the Start screen components Interact with the Start screen Access the desktop Use File Explorer Work with folders and files Select, copy, and move multiple files and folders Identify common interface components Get Office Help Open a file Print a file Close a file and application Select and edit text Use the Clipboard group commands Use the Editing group commands Insert objects Review a file Use the Page Setup dialog box Formulas and Functions Use relative, absolute, and mixed cell references in formulas Correct circular references Insert a function Insert basic math and statistics functions Use date functions Determine results with the IF function Use lookup functions Calculate payments with the PMT function Create and maintain range names Use range names in formulas Charts Select the data source Choose a chart type Choose a chart type Move, size, and print a chart 36

6 BMCC HIGH SCHOOL Outcomes Introduced Applied Tested Introduced Applied Tested Charts cont. Add chart elements Format chart elements Apply a chart style and colors Modify the data source Create and customize sparklines Datasets and Tables Freeze rows and columns Print large datasets Design and create tables Apply a table style Sort data Filter data Use structured references and a total row Apply conditional formatting Create a new rule Subtotals, PivotTables, and PivotCharts Subtotal data Group and ungroup data Create a PivotTable Create a calculated field Format a PivotTable Use PowerPivot Functionality Create a PivotChart 37