Sheridan Course Outlines

APPL10036
Spreadsheet Essentials

I: Administrative Information II: Course Details III: Topical Outline(s) Printable Version

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2015
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Office Admin - Executive, Office Admin. Legal Coop, Office Administration Legal, Office Administration Medical
Program Coordinator(s): Lisa Mendez
Course Leader or Contact: Leasa Steadman
Version: 2.0
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: N/A

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students use specialized software to create professional spreadsheets of varying complexity by entering and editing data, building formulas, and enhancing formatting and functionality. Students become proficient in using a spreadsheet application to format, organize, analyze, and present information. Students reinforce their skills in identifying tasks and problems that require mathematics, and apply mathematical techniques to accurately solve routine business problems involving ratios, proportions, commissions, discounts and interest rates. Students then transfer these concepts into spreadsheet applications through hands-on learning and guided practice, in-class discussions, and interactive lectures.

Program Context

Office Admin - Executive

Program Coordinator: Lisa Mendez

This is a required course in the Office Administration Programs. Students establish foundation skills and knowledge required in future courses. The skills and knowledge acquired and refined in the course are essential to perform effectively in the workplace.

Office Admin. Legal Coop

Program Coordinator: Lisa Mendez

Same as executive.

Office Administration Legal

Program Coordinator: Lisa Mendez

Same as executive.

Office Administration Medical

Program Coordinator: Lisa Mendez

Same as executive.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

 
Critical Performance

By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability
to create accurate spreadsheets for business applications.

Learning Outcomes

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:

1.  Produce spreadsheets with simple formulas.
2.  Prepare charts and graphs.
3.  Manipulate workbooks with multiple spreadsheets.
4.  Differentiate between absolute, relative and mixed cell 
    references.
5.  Format spreadsheets for presentation in a business setting.
6.  Apply a variety of mathematical techniques to analyze information.
7.  Compose simple to advanced formulas using mathematical operators 
    or functions.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Projects (4 at 5% each) 	20%
Assignment 1	                15%
Assignment 2              	15%
Assignment 3            	20%
Final Exam	                30% 

                         Total 100%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

X	Communication	X	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving		Interpersonal
X	Numeracy	X	Information Management		Personal

Notes: N/A

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

Challenge Exam	Portfolio	Interview	Other	Not Eligible for PLAR
X

Notes: N/A

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2015
Professor: Multiple Professors
Textbook(s):

Spreadsheet Essentials(APPL10036): Business Math Using Excel,
Burton/Shelton

New Perspectives on Microsoft Excel 2013, Custom e-book access.
(purchased already in Term 1); available in SAM

RESOURCES:
SAM 2013 - http://sam.cengage.com//
SAM PIN is required to complete Tutorials, Exams and Projects.
Students purchased a SAM licence in term 1, and this remains active.

Applicable student group(s): Office Administration Medical, Executive, Legal - Year 1 students
Course Details:

Module 1:
Reviewing Basic Math Functions
Introducing Excel and Spreadsheets
Introduction to Formulas and Functions

Project 1 - 5%
Assignment 1 - 15% 

Module 2:
Working with Percentages
Formatting Workbook Text and Data
Formatting a Worksheet for Printing

Project 2 - 5%
Assignment 2 - 15%

Module 3:
Determining Discounts, Markups and Markdowns
Working with Functions and Cell References (Relative, Absolute and Mixed)
Using Logical and Lookup Functions

Project 3 - 5%
Assignment 3 - 20%

Module 4:
Calculating Simple Interest
Analyzing and Charting Financial Data
Creating Charts, Sparklines, and Data Bars

Project 4 - 5%
Final Exam 30%

Sheridan Policies

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.

Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.

Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.

Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.

Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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