Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: CSS1701- MCA/Microsoft Excel
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour online course. This course is designed to provide competency based-instruction in a wide assortment of application software in a hands-on environment. This particular course will acquaint the student with the basic principles of using Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet activities. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, for both CIS majors and non CIS majors to enable all students to achieve their career and/or educational goals.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • Textbook will be selected when course is offered.
   • Student Data Files - downloaded from the Internet.
   • Access to a computer with Microsoft Excel, Internet, and e-mail account.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes:
   • Outcome #1 – Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome # 5 – Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome # 6 - Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines.
   • Outcome #9 – Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:Upon satisfactory completion of the course competencies, the student should be able to:
   • Identify spreadsheet concepts and typical uses of spreadsheet applications
   • Identify the basic components which make up a spreadsheet
   • Create and modify a spreadsheet using mathematical formulas and functions
   • Implement the use of charts for better data communication
   • Utilize workbook management techniques
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Getting Started with Excel
   • Building and Editing Worksheets
   • Formatting a Worksheet
   • Working with Charts
   • Working with Formulas and Functions
   • Automating Worksheet Tasks
   • Managing Workbooks and Preparing them for the Web
   • Using Lists
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: The course will be delivered to students in an online interactive format via the Internet. Students will be able to read lectures online, ask questions of the instructor via e-mail, and complete textbook lessons, exercises, and exams in the convenience of their own home or office.
   • Time Requirements
     • Students should expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours to complete the course assignments.
     • A time log will be mandatory for this course. Keep record of all time spent for each unit.
   • Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC/ATS College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor’s course policies.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Periodicals dealing with computer technology as determined during course
   • Internet
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcomes and General Course outcomes will be assessed by a variety of assignments and projects.
11. ADA STATEMENT
    • If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.    
    
    Revised 07/14