Chabot College
Fall 2006
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 54B
MICROSOFT EXCEL® II
Catalog Description:
54B – Microsoft Excel® II
3 units
Advanced spreadsheet applications using Excel on the PC to create a variety of advanced
spreadsheets with emphasis on business application programs. Includes Microsoft Office User
Specialist (MOUS) Expert Certification preparation. Strongly recommended: Computer Application
Systems 54A. 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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apply formats, use data validation, use conditional formatting, create a hyperlink and apply
a worksheet background;
import data from text files, HTML files and other applications;
export data to other applications;
use the Lookup function;
create and use templates and work with built-in templates;
work with multiple worksheets and files;
link multiple files through formulas;
design worksheets for consolidation;
use outlines and grouping;
use Workgroup functions;
work with shared workbooks on a network;
apply and remove workbook protection;
change workbook properties;
apply and remove file passwords;
hide, display and customize toolbars;
audit a worksheet by using the auditing tools;
create and run macros, use relative references in a macro;
assign macros to toolbar buttons;
filter a database using Autofilter, and Advanced filter;
use database functions, and work with data tables;
use Goal Seek, and create scenarios;
understand how Solver works and create a Solver scenario summary;
create a Pivot Table report and a Pivot Chart report;
create interactive Pivot Tables for the Web;
add fields to Pivot Table by using the Web browser.
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Range names and lookup functions
Data validation
Templates
Multiple worksheets and files
Toolbar customization
Goal seek, solver scenarios
Linked and consolidated worksheets
Workbook security
Chabot College
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 54B, Page 2
Fall 2006
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Pivot table reports
Workgroup functions
Macros
Advanced databases
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Lecture
Discussion
Overhead projections
Instructor demonstrations of advanced spreadsheet techniques
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Work through hands-on tutorials
b. Complete a concepts review, including short answer and true/false questions
c. Answer critical thinking essay questions related to spreadsheets
d. Complete skill-building applications using newly-learned techniques
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Written work
b. Hands-on exercises
c. Portfolios
d. Quizzes and final examination
Textbook (Typical):
Excel 2003 Expert, A Professional Approach, Carole Tobias, Glencoe McGraw-Hill,
New York, 2004
Special Student Materials:
Removable storage media such as USB flash drive or diskette.
gam 9/05
effective 9/06