CAS 170 Beginning Excel
Introduces the basic features of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet concepts to design and create accurate professional worksheets for use in business and industry, and academic environments. Includes entering data; creating formulas; professional formatting; creating charts; creating, sorting, and filtering lists; creating and using templates; and working with functions. Focuses on ways to ensure accuracy including proofreading techniques and critical thinking to determine what data to present and how to present it.
Recommended: RDWR 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores; CAS 133. Pre-Requisite: CAS 121 or Pass the Proficiency Exam.
Addendum: A major goal is to develop better computation skills. Improved critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills will also be emphasized. Students can be awarded Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) by completing a proficiency assessment by typing over 40 WPM with less than three (3) errors for a three-minute timing.