Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Computer Application Systems 72E
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL
Catalog Description:
72E – Introduction to Microsoft Excel
(May be repeated 3 times.)
1 unit
Self-paced introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Strongly recommended: Computer
Application Systems 72A, or Computer Application Systems 72B. 3 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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open, save, print, and close Microsoft Excel files;
identify and use the Microsoft Excel menus and toolbars;
design a worksheet, enter labels and values, enter formulas, edit cells;
create column, line, and pie charts.
Course Content:
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Opening, creating, saving, closing, and printing Excel worksheets
Microsoft Excel menus and toolbars
Worksheet creation including labels and formulas
Creating charts
Methods of Presentation:
1. Laboratory using tutorials
2. Instructor demonstrations of spreadsheet features
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Read text and work through hands-on tutorials
b. Create and edit Excel worksheets including simple financial statements
c. Develop and enter formulas
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Projects
b. Examinations including final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Excel 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman, Quasney, Course
Technology, 2008
Special Student Materials:
1. Portable storage device
2. Microsoft Office 2007 Software (optional)
MD, CAS 72E Course outline
Revised: Aug2009