Course Description
The course develops introductory spreadsheet skills. Topics focus on the creation of effective spreadsheets and reports and the management of datasets to solve business problems. Notes: Open to freshmen and other students seeking an introduction to computer usage.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Navigating and editing Excel worksheets
- Formatting professional worksheets
- Formulating advanced logic, mathematical outputs, and summary functions
- Designing graphs, dynamic charts, and data tables
- Searching, sorting, filtering, and executing data audits
- Constructing PivotTables and data visualizations for business applications
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Quizzes, Attendance, & Study Group | 25% |
| Excel Projects | 50% |
| Exams (Midterm & Final) | 25% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 97.0% | A (Exempt from Final) |
| 95.0% - 100% | A |
| 90.0% - 94.9% | A- |
| 87.0% - 89.9% | B+ |
| 84.0% - 86.9% | B |
| 80.0% - 83.9% | B- |
| 77.0% - 79.9% | C+ |
| 74.0% - 76.9% | C |
| 70.0% - 73.9% | C- |
| 67.0% - 69.9% | D+ |
| 64.0% - 66.9% | D |
| 61.0% - 63.9% | D- |
| < 60.9% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Mandatory Attendance: Attendance is required weekly and constitutes part of your participation grade.
On-Campus Sections: Meets once per week in Bryan 221. A seating chart is established after Week 1. Arriving 15+ minutes late counts as an absence.
Online/Asynchronous Sections: Mandatory weekly participation via study groups and online module submissions.
Administrative Drop Policy: The instructor reserves the right to drop or fail students who are non-participatory for more than 13 consecutive days, miss 2 consecutive classes, or fail to procure required digital software by Week 3.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
e-Textbook and digital access code for EXPREP GRADER / FOUNDATIONS OF ANALYTICS. Integrated directly via Canvas.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.