12/27/2024 8:09:26 AM	BAD 53 Course Outline as of Fall 2002	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BAD 53	Title:  BUS PROB/SPRDSHEETS
Full Title:  Introduction to Solving Business Problems w/Spreadsheets
Last Reviewed:9/14/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17 max.	Lecture Scheduled	34.00
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	3.50			Contact DHR	59.50
		Contact Total	5.50			Contact Total	93.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  68.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 161.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of computer spreadsheet programs in solving business problems and improving the decision-making process.  They will learn to create models applicable to the functional areas of finance and accounting, sales and marketing, management and human resources.  In the process, a broad range of spreadsheet skills will be developed.  Previous experience with computer spreadsheets is not required.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the use of computer spreadsheet programs in solving business problems and improving decision- making skills.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1992	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

A successful student in BAD 53 will be able to:

1. formulate business problem solving strategies.

2. create models that analyze alternative choices.

3. design professional quality spreadsheets.

4. analyze quantitative data.

5. create models that utilize spreadsheet functions.

6. construct charts and graphs.

7. design and construct spreadsheet based reports.

Topics and Scope

Lecture and discussion material:

1. business problem solving strategies and processes

2. features and elements of spreadsheet programs

3. basic spreadsheet operations

4. analyzing alternatives through the creation of data tables

5. formatting to maximize effective organization

6. projecting cash flows through the use of formulas and variables

7. copying data and formulas

8. vertical and horizontal analysis of financial statements and other

  performance data

9. built-in spreadsheet functions

   a. logic functions

   b. selective data manipulation

10. function driven report models

11. utilizing financial function to calculate loan amortization and

   annuity tables

12. "what if" and goal seek operations

13. displaying data with charts and trendlines

14. graphic embellishments

15. spreadsheet database features and capabilities

Assignments:

Assignments for BAD 53 will include homework in the form of the creation

of spreadsheets (averaging 1-2 per week), completion of an individual

project, and may include specific reading and study assignments.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 35 - 60%
COMPUTER-BASED PROBLEM DEMONS.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 50%
CREATION OF SPREADSHEETS
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 30%
Multiple choice, True/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
PARTICIPATION

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

RUNNING MICROSOFT EXCEL 2000: Dodge and Stinson, 1999, 1st edition,

Microsoft Press

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