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Computer Science 39I (Microsoft Excel 2007)

This course is an introduction to electronic spreadsheets in the Microsoft Windows environment. Students will learn the operation and features of Microsoft Excel to solve common problems in a business environment.

  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 & 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

  • Instructor: Linda West
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  • Units: 1.5
  • Class Meets:  January 28 - March 28, 2008.
    This class will be available for access on January 28, 2008.
  • Textbooks & Estimated Costs:
    • Purchase Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Complete Concepts and Techniques by Shelly, Cashman, and Quasney. ISBN: 1-4188-4343-1 Available from the TC Bookstore or other online bookstores. The cost of the textbook is approximately $60.00. You will need to purchase the text.
  • Estimated Time Per Week: Expect to spend about five hours per week on this class.
  • Special Requirements: Assignments must be completed using Microsoft Excel 2007. If you don’t have Excel on your home or office computer, you may complete your work on campus. If you’re interested in purchasing Microsoft Office (including Excel) at a SUBSTANTIAL discount please visit www.CollegeSoftware.org for information. Since the entire course will be conducted online, you will also need access to the Internet.
  • Assignments & Tests: Your final course grade will be based upon completion of approximately twelve assignments and six quizzes. All quizzes are taken online.
  • Proctored Exams: No
  • Additional Comments: It’s important that you have your textbook and access to the required software the first day of class, so please plan accordingly. This is a short term class and time will pass VERY quickly. The course is designed to allow you to work ahead if you would like. If you fall behind, however, it is very difficult for you to catch up. If you don’t wish to remain in the class, contact the Counseling Center or Distance Learning Help Desk to initiate the process of withdrawing from the class. Failure to do so may result in your receipt of a failing grade.
  • New to ETUDES-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.
  • ETUDES-NG Course:  You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:
     
         New Users use the following login instructions:
     

    Login ID

    Password
    • First 2 letters of first name +
    • First 2 letters of last name +
    • Last 5 digits of SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-22-3333

    Username = joga23333
    MonthDay of birth in school records

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

    Password = 0411


    Previous Users use the following login instructions:
     

    Login ID

    Password
    • First 2 letters of first name +
    • First 2 letters of last name +
    • Last 5 digits of SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-2    2-3333

    Username = joga23333

    Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

    If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

     

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.