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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
BAD 53 | Title:
BUS PROB/SPRDSHEETS |
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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 | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 2 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | .50 | | Contact DHR | 8.75 |
| Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 87.50 | |
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:
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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. Students will create models applicable to the functional areas of finance and accounting, sales and marketing, management and human resources using a broad range of spreadsheet skills. 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:
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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. Students will create models applicable to the functional areas of finance and accounting, sales and marketing, management and human resources using a broad range of spreadsheet skills. Previous experience with computer spreadsheets is not required.
(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: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1992 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students 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
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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:
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1. Creation of spreadsheets (averaging 1-2 per week)
2. Completion of an individual or ongoing speadsheet projects
3. Specific reading (10 to 20 pages per week)
4. Optional research assignments
5. Quizzes and exams
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. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 35 - 40% |
Computer-based problem demos | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 50 - 55% |
Creation of spreadsheets | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 5 - 10% |
Multiple choice, True/false | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Participation and attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Inside Out: Dodge and Stinson, 2007, 1st edition, Microsoft Press.
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