Chabot College
Fall 2005
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 54A
MICROSOFT EXCEL® I
Catalog Description:
54A – Microsoft Excel® I
3 units
Introduction to spreadsheet applications using Excel 2000 on the PC to create a variety of
spreadsheets with emphasis on business application programs. Calculate data using functions and
formulas, create charts, link and consolidate worksheets. Includes Microsoft Office User Specialist
(MOUS) Level 1 Core Certification preparation.
Strongly recommended: Computer Application
Systems 8, Computer Application Systems 50, or Computer Science 8. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 35
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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create a simple worksheet;
enhance, design and print a worksheet;
copy data and use toolbars;
name ranges and sort;
check spelling, find and replace data and manage files;
format text and numbers;
change fonts, patterns, colors, and formats;
use functions and advanced formulas;
work with dates, times, and financial functions;
create charts and maps;
enhance charts and worksheets;
work with multiple worksheets.
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Simple Worksheets
Range Names and Sorting
Advanced Formulas and Functions
Charts and maps
Multiple Worksheets
Linked and Consolidated Worksheets
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Lecture
Discussion
Demonstration
Hands-on practice
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. work through a hands-on tutorial on creating an Excel workbook
b. complete a concepts review by answering fill-in-the-blank questions on Excel
c. answer critical thinking essay questions such as explaining which type of chart would be best
for a worksheet containing monthly sales data on a product
d. complete skill building applications such as changing number formats and cell alignments
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 54A, Page 2
Fall 2005
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress : Continued
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. written work
b. hands-on exercises
c. portfolios
d. quizzes and final examination
Textbook (Typical):
Go with Excel 2003 Volume 1, Gaskin, Preston, Preston, & Ferrett, Prentice Hall, 2004
Special Student Materials:
Diskette or USB drive
GM 10/04, revised 11/04
CAS 54A course outline
Fall 2005 revision