COURSE SYLLABUS • Fall 2013
CISA 310 • Introduction to Electionic Spreadsheets • Class Number 15226
08/24 – 10/18 • ONLINE
Instructor: Felicia Heiler
Voice Mail: 916-286-3602, E-Mail: heilerf@flc.losrios.edu
Catalog Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of spreadsheet programs. The
course will include designing a spreadsheet, developing formulas for accurate automatic
calculations, using spreadsheet functions, producing charts, developing “what-if” models
based upon relative and absolute cell referencing. Students will be using mathematical
concepts and skills.
Prerequisite:
None. Advisory CISC 300 or 310. Instructor note: Recommend at least Math 20, but prealgebra is preferred. Student should be familiar with the calculation of percents, and use of
mathematical orders of operations, and problem solving skills. Student should have excellent
reading comprehension skills. Critical thinking/problem solving is a real plus.
Credit:
1 unit (18 hours lecture + 18 hours lab), CSU transferable
Textbook:
Select one textbook only. The Introductory book is used for those students taking only CISA
310 and the Comprehensive edition is used for those taking both CISA 310 and CISA 311.
Microsoft Office Excel 2010, Introductory. Authors: Grauer, Mulbery & Poatsy; Publisher:
Prentice Hall; ISBN-13: 9780135098479.
OR
Exploring Microsoft Excel 2010 Comprehensive. Authors: Grauer, Poatsy, Mulbery, &
Hogan; Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN-13: 9780135098592.
Supplies:
If you are working in our campus or center labs, you will need some storage device. All
computers on campus have USB ports for flash drives.
Student Learning
Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:
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use text, values, formulas, and functions to create accurate spreadsheets efficiently.
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use formula views to audit underlying mathematical formulas or functions for validity and
accuracy.
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use relative, absolute, and mixed cell referencing to efficiently produce valid and effective
formulas which automatically calculate accurate results from varied data.
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isolate constants which are variable in nature so that a change in the variable results in
immediate recalculations in the formula area without editing formulas based upon
changes in the data.
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select appropriate ranges of data which can then be used to produce charts of various
types which graphically portray numerical data in the form of percentages, trends, or
comparisons.
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use Boolean logic or logic tables to arrive at decisions about processing of the data.
Grading:
There are 510 points possible. The points break down as follows:
MS Excel / 10 pts each ........................................... 310
Four Chapter Exams @ 25 pts each ........................ 100
Final Exam ............................................................... 100
Final grade will be based on a scale of 90+% = A, 80% = B, 70% = C, 60% = D, 59-% = F.
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Work through at least the required exercises.
Save the files and submit the assignments by the required due dates in the designated
chapter folders in the D2L “Dropbox”.
Dropping a Class:
Each student who is unable to complete this class must process the appropriate paperwork with
the Admissions Office to drop the class. Failure to do so will result in a final grade of “F”.
Data Files:
There are there ways to access the data files: (1) download the data files in the computer lab
on the T:/drive under my name, heiler; (2) download the data files from my web page
http://flc.losrios.edu/~heiler; (3) go to www.prenhall.com and download the files directly from
the publisher’s website. If you prefer to borrow a CD from me, send me an email.
Completing the Exercises: You should complete all required assignments according to the specifications within the text.
No coversheets are required as no printing is to be done.
The completed exercises should be placed in the chapter folders in the “Dropbox” in D2L.
There is a due date for each chapter which is shown as the End Date for the chapter folders in
the Dropbox. When the End Date has been reached, you will not be able to submit
assignments through the Dropbox. Within 5 days of submitting your assignments, I will give
your score in the feedback section of the Dropbox. If you turn in assignments early, you will
have the opportunity to resubmit corrected exercises without penalty. (This opportunity does
not apply to students who wait until the last couple of days of class to turn in work.)
Chapter Assignments:
Exercise Evaluation:
CISA 310, Fall 2013
Cruise through chapters 1-4. Do not attempt to simply do the required exercises without first
reading the chapters and doing all of the Hands-On Exercises. Turn in only the required
exercises via the D2L “Dropbox”, one chapter at a time. I do not need extra files.
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Study/work through the concepts (white pages) of the chapters.
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Complete the Hands-On Exercises (Yellow Pages).
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Peruse the Chapter Objectives Review at the end of every chapter.
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Self test on the multiple-choice exercises.
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Do the exercises at the end of the chapter.
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Send to me the completed exercises as shown in the table below.
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Take the chapter exams in D2L. Be sure to take the D2L exam when finishing each
chapter while the material is still fresh in your mind. You get two chances at each quiz.
The higher score is used for the final score.
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Sheet Views: The question has come up among students as to how the sheets should
appear when complete. To this end, I have placed the sheet views for the chapters in D2L.
These views will not give you the underlying formulas. However, the data shown is
correct. Your underlying formulas should give the results shown. If not recheck your
formulas. In addition, there is some leeway in formatting such as clipart, theme colors or
font. I am not overly concerned about exact clipart, fonts, or themed colors.
Exercises are evaluated using one or more of the following criteria:
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Is the student’s name on every sheet to identify the sheet as his or her work?
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Do the formulas result in a correct calculation? Is the math behind the formula logical?
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Are sheets formatted in an attractive manner (Titles centered, text visible, column values
are consistent)?
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Is the use of cell referencing (relative or absolute) when copying formulas done
effectively? Does the formula(s) accurately reference the correct cells when using cell
referencing?
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Is the use of cell referencing (relative or absolute) when copying formulas done
efficiently? Did the student simple type the adjusted formula numerous times? This is
terribly inefficient.
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Are charts appropriate and are they titled?
Final Exam:
The Final Exam will be posted in D2L. It is a 100 question, two-hour time limit exam that
covers the four Excel chapters with 25 randomized questions from each chapter.
Student Rights and
Responsibilities:
Please refer to pages 51-62 in the College Catalog (on the college website and Insider) for the
policies that will govern this class.
Support Services:
There are support services such as tutoring available to students. Click on the Student
Services link on the college website (www.flc.losrios.edu) for more information.
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Required exercises for CISA 310
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Excel? – due September 8, 2013
Exercises
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Mid-Level 1
Mid-Level 2
Mid-Level 3
Capstone
1
2
3
4
5
Page
Open file
Save file as
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e01h1markup
e01h1markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h2markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h3markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h4markup_LastnameFirstname
Blank workbook
Blank workbook
e01p3attend
e01m1fuel
e01m2rentals
e01m3sales
e01c1royal
D2L
Dropbox
e01h1markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h2markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h3markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h4markup_LastnameFirstname
e01h5markup_LastnameFirstname
e01p1math_LastnameFirstname
e01p2october_LastnameFirstname
e01p3attend_LastnameFirstname
e01m1fuel_LastnameFirstname
e01m2rentals_LastnameFirstname
e01m3sales_LastnameFirstname
e01c1royal_LastnameFirstname
(Read Chapter 1 Objectives Review P.118)
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Exercises: 80 Points
Take Ch1 Exam in D2L. Be sure to take the D2L exam when finishing each chapter while
the material is still fresh in your mind. You get two chances at each quiz. The higher score is used
for final score.
Chapter 2 – Formulas and Functions – due September 22, 2013
Exercises
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Mid-Level 1
Mid-Level 2
Mid-Level3
Capstone
Page
1
2
3
4
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145
155
162
167
168
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172
172
173
175
Open file
Save file as
e02h1loans
e02h1loans_LastnameFirstname
e02h2loans_LastnameFirstname
e02h3loans_LastnameFirstname
e02p1flights
e02p2salary
e02p3client
e02m1payroll
e02m2bank
e02m3grades
e02c1gym
e02h1loans_LastnameFirstname
e02h2loans_LastnameFirstname
e02h3loans_LastnameFirstname
e02h4loans_LastnameFirstname
e02p1flights_LastnameFirstname
e02p2salary_LastnameFirstname
e02p3client_LastnameFirstname
e02m1payroll_LastnameFirstname
e02m2bank_LastnameFirstname
e02m3grades_LastnameFirstname
e02c1gym_LastnameFirstname
(Read Chapter 2 Objectives Review P.165)
D2L
Dropbox
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Exercises 80 Points
Take Ch2 Exam in D2L
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Chapter 3 – Charts – due October 6, 2013
Exercises
Page
Hands-On Ex 1
Hands-On Ex 2
Hands-On Ex 3
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Mid-Level 1
Mid-Level 2
Capstone
192
202
213
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227
Open file
Save file as
e03h1majors
e03h1majors_LastnameFirstname
e03h2majors_LastnameFirstname
e03p1utilities
e03p2uspop
e03p3boston
e03m1autos
e03m2psych
e03c1movies
D2L
Dropbox
e03h1majors_LastnameFirstname
e03h2majors_LastnameFirstname
e03h3majors_LastnameFirstname
e03p1utilities_LastnameFirstname
e03p2uspop_LastnameFirstname
e03p3boston_LastnameFirstname
e03m1autos_LastnameFirstname
e03m2psych_LastnameFirstname
e03c1movies_LastnameFirstname
(Read Chapter 3 Objectives Review P.218)
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Exercises 70 Points
Take Ch3 Exam in D2L
Chapter 4 – Datasets and Tables – due October 17, 2013
Exercises
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Hands-On Ex
Practice 1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Mid-Level 1
Mid-Level 2
Mid-Level 3
Capstone
Page
1
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235
245
257
271
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Open file
Save file as
e04h1spa
e04h1spa_LastnameFirstname
e04h2spa_LastnameFirstname
e04h3spa_LastnameFirstname
e04p1fiesta
e04p2salary
e04p3donate
e04m1band
e04m2credit
e04m3fineart
e04c1houses
(Read Chapter 4 Objectives Review P.275)
D2L
Dropbox
e04h1spa_LastnameFirstname
e04h2spa_LastnameFirstname
e04h3spa_LastnameFirstname
e04h4spa_LastnameFirstname
e04p1fiesta_LastnameFirstname
e04p2salary_LastnameFirstname
e04p3donate_LastnameFirstname
e04m1band_LastnameFirstname
e04m2credit_LastnameFirstname
e04m3fineart_LastnameFirstname
e04c1houses_LastnameFirstname
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Exercises 80 Points
Take Ch4 Exam in D2L
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