COURSE MAP/SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE & NUMBER: INF 245 Spreadsheet Analysis
DATE: Fall 2013
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Diane Cornilsen
OFFICE & PHONE NUMBER: Office, C5540
Phone, 242-4023, Ext. 7749
OFFICE HOURS: Posted on office door
E-MAIL ADDRESS: diane.cornilsen@ashford.edu
Ashford University Mission:
The mission of Ashford University is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality
learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing
integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.
Course Description: This course presents intermediate and advanced concepts using
spreadsheets and databases to build business-related applications.
Required Course Materials:
MS Excel 2010 Comprehensive, New Perspectives, Course Technology; ISBN: 9781423905851
USB Flash Drive
Course Design: Please refer to class schedule for day-to-day schedule.
Course Outcomes/Objectives:
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Evaluate business decisions using what-if analysis
Use spreadsheet tools to create data tables, use scenario manager, solver, and import data into
the worksheet
Design and build spreadsheet applications
Use macros to automate tasks
Assessments: (3) Level Vocabulary Quizzes, pop quizzes, Performance cases @PC, final
project
General Education Outcomes (if appropriate)
 Critical Thinking
 Computer Competency
 Math Competency
Institutional Outcomes:
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Graduates of Ashford University –
Demonstrate the ability to read and think critically and creatively.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through the use of technology.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various forms of diversity.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence among living beings, the environment and
humanly created systems.
Demonstrate competence in their major fields of study.
Demonstrate an understanding of service directed at meeting the needs of others.
Are able to draw information from different fields of study to make informed decisions.
Develop skills and abilities that provide for lifelong learning.
Attendance Policy:
The attendance policy at Ashford University is based on the commitment of the faculty and
administration to helping students develop the work habits and skills that are essential for
achieving academic success. Students are required to attend the classes and labs for courses in
which they are enrolled.
All students are expected to arrive on time for each class and to remain for the entire class unless
prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. If a student is excused from class due to
a University-sponsored activity, that student is expected to arrange with the instructor for all
class work and assignments to be made up before the event. Students on academic and financial
aid warning or probation must receive prior approval for missing class for a University
sponsored event from the course instructor and the Dean of the College. If a student must miss a
class due to an emergency over which he or she has no control, the student must contact the
instructor to determine what preparation is needed before returning to the next class.
Faculty members are required to report absences from their classes, on a weekly basis, to the
Registrar’s Office. Federal regulations require that the University establish a last date of
attendance for any student who ceases attending the University and return financial aid funds
according to federal guidelines and University policy. Students who do not attend any classes for
two consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn from the program by the Registrar’s
Office. The student’s grades for the semester will be determined according to the Course Drop
policy guidelines outlined in the General Academic Information and Policies section of this
Catalog.
Students assume responsibility for class attendance as well as being on time for class. Excessive class
absence, whether excused or not will not be tolerated—students will not get a chance to make up work if not
in class. Per the Ashford catalog, a student should call the college if he/she cannot attend class for a serious
reason. There will be NO makeup of quizzes, exercises, presentations unless for a medical emergency.
A student's absence from the final examination without a serious reason AND permission of the instructor is
recorded as a FAILURE in the course.Note: Students do not miss class for practice. Game times will be
published and distributed to faculty as well as a roster for each fall or spring sport. Please prepare prior to
class to leave for any early departures. You will not be allowed to leave earlier than necessary.
Components of Course Evaluation
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Tutorials
(3) Written Quizzes
Pop Quizzes
In-Class Projects
Final Project
5 points each
25 points each
5-10 points each
Points vary depending on complexity
100 points
Points may be adjusted according to student or faculty need.
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NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED UNLESS APPROVED BY THIS INSTRUCTOR!
Assignments are always due the next class day unless announced otherwise.
All assignments will require the use of MS Office. All work will be submitted electronically
except when noted that screen shots pasted to MS Word is the desired output.
Academic Integrity:
The academic community of the University believes that one of the goals of an institution of
higher learning is to strengthen academic integrity and responsibility among its members. To this
end the University throughout its history has emphasized the importance of sound judgment and a
personal sense of responsibility in each student. All members of the academic community are
expected to abide by the highest standards of academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty is a serious offense at the University because it undermines the bonds of
trust and personal responsibility between and among students and faculty, weakens the credibility
of the academic enterprise, and defrauds those who believe in the value and integrity of the
degree. Academic dishonesty may take several forms:
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study
aids in any academic exercise (test, essay, etc.).
Fabrication: Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or
citation in an academic exercise.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another student commit a breach of academic integrity.
Plagiarism: Representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise.
A student who commits an act of academic dishonesty may face disciplinary action ranging from
failure to receive credit on an academic exercise to dismissal from the University. Procedures for
implementing this policy are listed in the student and faculty handbooks.
Flavian Center
Make-up Testing Procedure. In the event make-up tests are allowed in this course, the instructor
may elect to send a missed quiz/test to the Flavian Center. It is the student’s responsibility to
make an appointment with a Flavian staff member to take the exam prior to the deadline imposed
by the instructor. All make-up tests will be scheduled, minimally one business day in advance.
A time-slot may be obtained by contacting the Flavian Center, Flavian.test@ashford.edu or by
personally scheduling in the Flavian Center . Scheduling is mandatory. Early scheduling can
help to reserve a desirable time slot. The Flavian closes for lunch each day from noon to 1:00
p.m. Overlapping with this time slot will not be accommodated.
Disability Accommodation Requests
Students seeking accommodation should contact the Office of Student Access and Wellness at
campusaccess@ashford.edu or visit room L1134. Dedicated to fostering equal opportunities to
student success through accessible educational programs, disability related advocacy, faculty and
staff education, and an enhanced awareness of individual abilities and contributions, this office
supports students who have disclosed a disability and requested accommodation in accordance
with University requirements.
Tentative Schedule of Classes
The following is a TENTATIVE course schedule; the instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as needed.
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Week 1
8-20—8-22
Week 2
8-27—8-29
Week 3
9-3—9-5
Week 4
9-10—9-12
Week 5
9-17—9-19
Week 6
9-24—9-26
Week 7
10-1—10-3
Week 8
10-8—10-10
CLASS PRESENTATION
Syllabus + Review of Excel Tutorials 1 and 2 (your choice to do for review; do not
submit)
Assign Excel Tutorial 3; upload to drop box
Review Tutorial 3
Pick groups for final project assignment and present guidelines
Assign Tutorial 4; upload to drop box
Review Tutorial 4
Review for Excel Written Quiz—Level I
Level II: Assign Excel Tutorial 5
IN CLASS EXCEL PROJECT –LEVEL I- TENTATIVE
EXCEL WRITTEN QUIZ—LEVEL I
Review Tutorial 5
IN CLASS PROJECT 5
Assign Excel Tutorial 6; upload to drop box
Review Tutorial 6
IN CLASS PROJECT 6
Lookup Application; IN CLASS
Assign Excel Tutorial 7; upload to drop box
Review Tutorial 7
LOOKUP APPLICATION—IN CLASS
IN CLASS PROJECT 7
Assign Tutorial 8; upload to drop box
Review for Vocab. Quiz II
Level II: Quiz
Review Tutorial 8
IN CLASS PROJECT 8
Assign Excel Tutorial 9; upload to drop box
IN CLASS PROJECT 8
Review Tutorial 9
Assign Excel Tutorial 10; upload to drop box
IN CLASS PROJECT 9
Review Tutorial 10
Week 9
10-15—10-17
Week 10
10-22—10-24
Week 11
10-29—10-31
TUTORIAL 10 WORK
IN CLASS PROJECT
Assign Tutorial 11; submit to drop box
IN CLASS CASE PROJECT 11
Assign Tutorial 12; upload to drop box
Week 12
11-5—11-7
Week 13
11-12—11-14
Week 14
11-19—11-21
Level III Quiz
Final Project Work Day
Final Project Work
Project Word Processed Doc due 11-19
11-25—11-29
Thanksgiving Break
12-3 ---12-6
Faculty Evaluation
12-10—12-12
Final Project Presentation