Computer Science Technology Department
Houston Community College System
Department Website: http://csci.hccs.cc.tx.us
CRN: 32657/28920
Course: ITSW 2334 Advanced Spreadsheets
Semester: Spring 2010
Campus and Room: Spring Branch, Room 310
Days and Times: Monday 6:00pm-1000 p.m.
Instructor: Erhan Uskup
Office Hours: 5pm-6pm
Phone Contact: 713-718-8106 off
713-253-3051 cell
Email Address: erhan.uskup@hccs.edu Preferred method for contacting.
Textbook and Prerequisite Information: http://csci.hccs.edu/cdes/ITSW2334cat.htm
Other Required Materials:
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USB flash drive.
Folder for Assignments
Three (3) ScanTron forms for the theory portion of each exam
Tardiness: Students are expected to be on time for each class session.
Detailed Course Evaluation:
Course Grading
60%
25%
15%
100%
Exams
Homework Case Assignments
Homework Review Assignments
TOTAL
Exams (60%): Each exam is two parts—Theory and Hands-on. A ScanTron form is needed for the Theory section
of each exam. In each Hands-on section you complete specific tasks (similar to the Tutorial Hands-on and
Homework assignments for this class) and perform operations on a computer file that is provided by the professor.
Exams are not open book, open notes, or a group effort. Exams are an evaluation of your individual knowledge
and skills acquired by attending and preparing for this class.
Homework Assignments (40%): Homework assignments are typically completed outside of the class session.
Case Homework Assignments are due the day of the exam. Review Homework Assignments are due weekly.
Assignments are printed and include student name, assignment chapter and number. Specific instructions
will be given first week of class. It is very important that all assignments be completed before the exam
day for that section. Homework assignments help the student to be totally prepared for the exam and show
mastery of the material. Therefore late homework defeats the purpose of the assignments given to master
the material.
Late Assignments Policy: Homework not turned in on the due date will be graded minus 15% of the total points
obtainable (100 points obtainable) per class meeting. Late Homework Assignments will not be accepted two weeks
past the due date.
Make-up Exam Policy: Students are expected to take each exam on the scheduled days. Make-up exams are
not guaranteed, but are granted at the discretion of the instructor. If make-up exams are allowed, it is
necessary to make arrangements with the instructor prior to the scheduled exam date. Need for make-up exams
will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis not to exceed more than one. NOTE: There is NO make-up exam
for the final exam.
Course Goals: This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of techniques for the
Microsoft Excel 2007 Proficient User level and the Microsoft Excel 2007 Expert User level. Focus will be on the
certification skill activities for MOS certification listed in the course textbook.
Course Requirements and Expectations: Each student will spend time each week outside of class preparing for
this class by reading ahead, completing homework assignments, reviewing the hands-on assignments and other
work as assigned by the instructor.
Other Information:
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The skills that you will gain as you successfully complete this course will be those that reflect Microsoft's Proficient
level and Expert level of certification for the Excel 2003 product.
You should prepare yourself by reading the assigned material as stated in this chapter topic outline before each class
session.
The amount of time that a student will spend outside of class can vary widely from one individual to the next. Be aware
that this class is somewhat more rigorous and demanding than a casual home user study course.
Make yourself aware of the open labs that are available to you. You need to note the times and locations of these labs. If
you do not have a home computer with the required software, plan to spend consistent, quality time in the open labs.
These open labs are provided for your convenience; use them.
Important Dates:
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January 11 - Last Day for 100% Refund
January 12 - First Day of Classes
January 13 - Registration ends
January 18 - Last day for Drop/Add/Swap
January 21 – Martin Luther King Holiday
January 25 - Official Date of Record
January 29 - Last Day to drop class for 70% Refund.
February 4 - Last Day to drop class for 25% Refund.
February 18 – Presidents Day Holiday
March 10-16 – Spring Break
March 21-23 – Easter Holiday break
April 3 - Last Day-Student Withdrawal in order to receive a Grade of "W", 4:30 p.m.
May 16 – Grades Available to Students (Transcripts)
Course Calendar:
Session Date
Week 1
Week 2
Jan. 18
Jan. 25
Week 3
Feb. 1
Week 4
Feb. 8
Week 5
Feb. 15
Week 6
Feb. 22
Week 7
Mar. 1
Week 8
Mar. 8
Week 9
Week 10
Mar. 15
Mar. 22
Week 11
Mar. 29
Description
Martin Luther King Holiday
1 - Course Overview:
Course Syllabus and Topic Outline Review
Student data files, Homework Assignments
2 – Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007
3 - LEVEL I TUTORIALS:
Tutorial 1: Getting Started with Excel
4 - Review Assignments & Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 - Tutorial 2: Formatting a Workbook
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 - Tutorial 3: Working with Formulas and Functions
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 - Tutorial 4: Working with Charts and Graphics
2 - Review Assignments & Case Problems
3 - Appendix A: Working with Text Functions and
Creating Custom Formats
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 – LEVEL II TUTORIALS:
Tutorial 5: Working with Excel Tables, PivotTables and
Pivot Charts
2 - Review Assignments & Case Problems
Review for Exam 1
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly
EXAM I (Tutorial 1-4)
Case Homework Assignments due.
Review Assignment Tut. 5 due.
NOTE: Homework is due prior to starting exam
1 – Tutorial 6: Managing Multiple Worksheets and
Workbooks
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly
Spring Break 15-25
1 – Tutorial 7: Using Advanced Functions Conditional
Formatting and Filtering
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 – Tutorial 8: Developing an Excel Application
2 – Review Assignments & Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly
Week 12
April 5
Week 13
April 12
Week 14
April 19
Week 15
April 26
Week 16
May 3
EXAM II (Tutorial 5-8)
Case Homework Assignments due.
Review Assignment Tut. 8 due.
NOTE: Homework is due prior to starting exam
1 – LEVEL III TUTORIALS:
Tutorial 9: Developing a Financial Analysis
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 – Tutorial 10: Performing What-If Analysis
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
1 – Tutorial 11: Connecting to External Data
2 - Review Assignments &Case Problems
NOTE: Review Assignments are due weekly.
EXAM 3 (FINAL Tutorial 9-11)
Case Homework Assignments due.
Review Assignment Tut. 11due.
NOTE: Homework is due prior to starting exam