I_CSCI_2033_292_13691_201510: Excel
Excel Oct 13 – Dec 14
Tulsa Community College: NEC
TENATIVE SCHEDULE
TEACHING METHODS
CONTACT YOUR PROFESSOR
Professor: Logan Phillips
Phone:
918-595-7451
E-mail:
logan.phillips1@tulsacc.edu
Office: dM-F 8:30 – 300 or by appointment
Fall 2014 - Online
COURSE PURPOSE
COURSE STRUCTURE
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE
Division Dean: Mr. Patrick Green
Division Name: Business and Information Technology
Phone Number: 918-595-7439 Office Number: NEC 2372
You may email me about anything. I answer email within 24 hours. If you email me and let me know a
time when you would like for me to telephone you, I will do my best to contact you at that time (day or
evening).
Unless your question is personal, it is more constructive to use the Water Cooler Forum on the course
site. This gives other students the opportunity to learn from your question. More importantly, often your
classmates will have a unique perspective on your question.
COURSE PREREQUISITE & MINIMAL TECHNICAL SKILLS:
The prerequisite for this course is CSC1203-Computer Concepts. This course requires a prior introduction
to Basic Computers.
Course Pre-requisite: The prerequisite to this course is CSC1203-Computer Concepts or instructor
approval. This course requires a prior introduction to Microsoft Office. This is not an introductory course.
Specifically, the student must know how to use the Windows Explorer to manipulate (save, copy, delete,
and move) files, have basic Internet skills, and an introductory knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Next Suggested course(s):
Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Network Fundamentals, Introduction to Computer Programming.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
As a student in this course, you will learn the most important topics of Microsoft Office Excel 2013. Limited
prior computer knowledge is assumed.
This course provides an in-depth coverage of the concepts and techniques required to use a spreadsheet to
express, analyze, and solve business-related problems and to assist in the preparation for the Microsoft Office
Specialist Excel expert exam. Prerequisite: CSCI 1203 or instructor approval.
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Textbooks:
New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Excel 2013, Comprehensive
ISBN-10: 1-285-17225-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-13933-0
Software:
Microsoft Office 2013: Excel 2013, Word 2013, and Windows Operating system 7 or 8.
Students may download Microsoft Office 2013 Free from Blackboard’s Student Resources
tab. Students are invited to complete their assignments at the Microcomputer Labs
located on each of TCC’s campuses. All files are submitted in a zip format.
Hardware:
A USB drive and an up-to-date PC Computer are required. Although students with a MAC
computer system have successfully completed the course, the instructor does not have
access to a MAC computer system.
Textbooks can be purchased from the bookstore at NE Campus or Online from the NE
Campus.
Bookstore Link
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
BUSINESS APPLICATION SPECIALIST PROGRAM GOALS:
This is a comprehensive Excel course designed to meet the goals established by the TCC Information
Technology workforce development advisory committee. This course is designed to prepare business
professionals and information managers with the diversity of computer technology and applications software
skills needed (1) to complete business tasks and projects efficiently and profitably, (2) to collaborate and
connect to vital business resources, (3) to use Excel with an executive focus, and (4) to prepare for the
Microsoft Business Application Specialist Exam.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
A. Students who successfully complete this course will:
1. Communicate effectively in the course using
terminology and concepts related to Excel.
2. Format financial reports
3. Create worksheets that record and analyze
data
4. Chart financial data
5. Construct tables, PivotTables and Pivot Charts
6. Manage multiple worksheets and workbooks
7. Use advanced functions, conditional
formatting, and filtering
8. Apply functions and create custom formats
9. Integrate Excel with other Windows programs
10. Use financial tools and functions
11. Perform what-if analyses
12. Import financial data from external sources
13. Expand Excel with Visual Basic for Applications
B. Relationship of Objectives to Assessments:
 The Discussion Board questions are designed to enhance the student’s ability to utilize Excel terms and
concepts in written communication.
 The purpose of the multiple-choice exams is to verify the student’s mastery of terms and concepts that
are necessary for discussing Excel worksheets in a realistic business environment and for building a
knowledge base that will allow students to complete business tasks with Excel efficiently and profitably.
 The intent of the Case assignments is to enhance the students’ understanding of soft skills such as
decision making and problem-solving and to provide practice in applying them appropriately in realworld, professional situations that involve financial spreadsheets.
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The course has been designed to guide the student into becoming a self-learner with the ability to learn
any financial spreadsheet application software quickly. Software applications used in business vary, and
versions change frequently. The ability to “learn on your feet” is a necessity in today’s workplace.
STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE
TEACHING METHODS:
1. Assignments: The Assignments Area on the Blackboard Course Site contains a folder for each lesson. For
an eight-week course, two lessons are assigned each week.
 For each Tutorial (Chapter) assigned from the textbook, the student will be expected to (1) complete
the Tutorial Project (read the chapter and follow the steps provided by the author), (2) complete listed
assignments, and (3) respond to a question on the Discussion Board.

Assignments must be submitted attached to Blackboard’s Assignment Tool. There is a handout on
using Blackboard’s Assignment Tool in the INFORMATION area on the course site. Assignments that do
not follow the class standards for submission will not be graded. The Assignment folder must be zipped
and attached to Blackboard’ Assignment Feature as explained on the course site. There is a PowerPoint
presentation in the Resources area on the course site that explains how to use the course data files.

Each Lesson Plan contains suggested videos, a PowerPoint Presentation, an Assignment Tool, and a
Practice Quiz for the assignment. To allow you to build upon what you have learned and to be awarded
for becoming more proficient as the course progresses, you will be allowed to resubmit each Case
assignment submitted by the due date one time.

Assignments are graded by the professor (not a computer program). In order to give each assignment
the attention it deserves and the student adequate feedback, a minimum of five days are needed to
complete the grading process.
2. Discussion Board: For each Tutorial (chapter), a Forum has been established on Blackboard’s Discussion
Board. You may earn three points by posting a response that thoroughly addresses the question and
demonstrates satisfactory time and thought and by responding to another student’s post. Students are
expected to display tolerance for others’ views on the Discussion board forum and through e-mails.
Comments and language should be respectful and appropriate for a college community.
3. Exams: Three unit exams will be given. Completing the Case Assignments proves the student’s mastery of
Excel’s techniques and procedures. The purpose of the exams is to prove the student’s knowledge of
terminology and concepts. The exams will be timed so it is important that the student not only knows the
material but also knows it well enough to move quickly through the exams. The exams consist of 50
multiple-choice questions.
4. Water Cooler Forum: If you have a question about the course site or an assignment, you may post the
question to the Questions and Answers Forum on the Discussion Board. I will monitor this Forum to assure
you receive a speedy response.
5. Cumulative Exam A comprehensive exam will be provided. Test is given online using the Respondus LockDown browser. Detailed instructions are available in the INFORMATION area on the course site.
EVALUATION:
1. Letter grades will be determined using a standard percentage point evaluation: A = 100%-90%, B = 89%80%, C = 79%-70%, D = 69%-60%, and F = below 59%.
2. There are 1378 points available in the course. (, Syllabus quiz 10pts, Discussion Board Questions = 33 points,
Comprehensive Exam 100 points. Please see the agenda for detailed information on assignment points.
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Grading Scale:
Grading Scale
A
1240
-
1378
B
1102
-
1239
C
964
-
1101
D
F
826
0
-
963
825
*Please note that the grading scale is subject to change.
REQUIRED EMAIL ADDRESS:
All TCC students receive a designated outlook email address. All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to this address. Information can be found at http://www.tulsacc.edu/office365/students.
COMPUTER ACCESS:
It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home computer with
broadband Internet access. This course can be completed using the computers at TCC. Computers at other
public-access areas may not have the complete version of Excel installed. Be aware that using public computers
may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your computer access is public or
private (home).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
If extenuating circumstances make it necessary for a student to submit an assignment late, they must have
permission from the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to keep a copy of all assignments.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
1. The cornerstone for intellectual achievement is academic integrity. Tulsa Community College recognizes
that academic honesty is the vital key to a student’s true intellectual growth and ultimate personal
satisfaction and success.
2. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community
College system. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work
or about the work of another.
a. Assignments: Each student is expected to complete assignments individually and independently.
Students may NOT work together on the same computer and submit duplicate assignments. Two or
more students completing an assignment and turning in multiple copies, all represented either
implicitly or explicitly as individual work will be considered copying.
b. Exams: Students may use their textbook and class notes when taking an online exam. However,
collaborating with another individual will be considered cheating.
c. Copying and cheating are serious offenses and may be punishable by failure either on the exam or the
assignment, or failure in the course. For more information, refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" policy
in the Student Conduct Handbook, and the document entitled “Academic Integrity” in Blackboard’s
Course Information area.
ATTENDANCE:
To be successful in this course, frequent participation is important. New material may be added for an
assignment or material may be updated when an assignment is made. You should check the course site
several times a week.
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1. The last date of attendance will be considered to be the date of the last correctly submitted assignment.
2. Assignments are expected to be submitted, and exams are expected to be taken by the target dates on the
course agenda. If a student misses two target dates, they are considered to have an excessive absence
and will be subject to Administrative Withdrawal.
3. Non-attendance of this course does not constitute official withdrawal and may result in a grade of “F.”
4. To request a change to Audit (A) or Incomplete (I), the student must be maintaining a passing grade. To
withdraw from the class or to change from Credit to Audit, the student should initiate an official withdrawal
through the Counseling Office at any TCC campus. . Students who stop participating in the course and fail
to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
Never Attended: ‘WN' grade will be assigned if you do not make contact with your instructorwithin the first
week of class
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student
Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed on the class schedule.
All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
Tulsa Community College graduates value cultural diversity, ethical behavior, and the unique role of public education
in sustaining a free society. The following general education goals function independently and in concert. TCC
graduates demonstrate:
Communication Skills - effective written, oral, visual, technological, and interpersonal interactions.
Critical Thinking - aesthetic and qualitative reasoning for creative inquiry, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
of information, both abstract and concrete.
Empirical Skills - problem solving and quantitative reasoning in support of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Teamwork - the ability to collaborate in support of shared purposes and goals.
Personal Responsibility - choices and actions that recognize consequences and exhibit ethical decision-making.
Social Responsibility - the ability to evaluate one’s own ethics and traditions in relation to others and to embrace
the diversity of human experience while engaging local, regional, and global communities.
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning
environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the
Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing
students may text (918) 809-1864.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus
on Blackboards Announcement Page.
Course Withdrawal:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar
for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to the
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course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial
aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation
leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade
of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student. Non-attendance does NOT constitute withdrawal from
the class. Students must formally withdraw. The responsibility is yours!
Notice:
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. Tulsa Community
College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not support illegal duplication of copyrighted
material.
Students who are caught cheating, either on exams or copying assignments will receive a grade of F in the course.
Computer Services Acceptable Use:
Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of TCC
computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education, research, and
community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services Acceptable Use
Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be
obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student Services office.
Tobacco Free College:
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 201201 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco
products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all
of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including,
but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes
a tobacco free environment on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit
classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment
Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
Classroom Etiquette: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and
perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to
higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of
the instructor.
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Tentative Agenda
CSC2033-EXCEL
ASSIGNMENT
Fall 2013
COMPLETE
PTS
10
Getting Started
Syllabus Quiz
Managing Your Files Begin Here
Tutorial 1:
Assignment 1
Getting Started with Excel
Tutorial 2:
Assignment 2
Formatting a Workbook
Tutorial 3:
Assignment 3
Calculating with Formulas and Functions
Review
FM 30
Tutorial EX 1-58
Case 4 EX 65
50
50
Tutorial EX 67-122
Case 4 EX 128-130
25
50
Tutorial EX 131-182
50
Case 1
EX 184-185
25
100
EXAM 1
Tutorial 4:
Assignment 4
Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
25
Tutorial EX 189-247
50
Case 1
30
EX 249-250
Tutorial 5:
Assignment 5
Tutorial EX 257-318
Working with Excel Tables, Pivot Tables, and
Case 3 EX 322-323
Pivot Charts
Tutorial 6:
Assignment 6
Tutorial EX 327-382
Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Case 1 EX 384-385
Tutorial 7:
Assignment 7
Tutorial EX 389-452
Developing an Excel Application
Review EX 453-455
EXAM 2
45
35
50
25
30
35
100
Tutorial 8:
Assignment 8
Working with Advanced Functions
Tutorial EX 463-519
Review EX 520
40
30
Tutorial 9:
Assignment 9
Exploring Financial Tools and Functions
Tutorial EX 529-587
Case 1 EX 590-591
70
30
Tutorial 10:
Assignment 10
Performing a What-If Analysis
Tutorial EX 595-649
Case 2 EX 652-653
60
40
Tutorial 11:
Assignment 11
Connecting to External Data
Tutorial EX 657-718
Case 2 EX 721-722
50
40
100
100
EXAM 3
Cumulative Exam
For each tutorial assignment, you are to write a related question on the
Discussion Board. Each question has a value of 3 points for a total of 30
33
points.
Total Points
1378
This agenda is not final.
Please check the course site each week to determine if an assignment has been
changed.
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