Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Introduction to Microsoft Excel

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO MICROSOFT EXCEL

 Department:    CIS

 Course #:    146

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    110301

 EPC:    514

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

Introduction to the use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software for home and office. Provides an understanding of spreadsheet software and a spreadsheet as a productive and useful tool.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: computer literacy and file management skills are strongly recommended.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Create Worksheets.
  2. Write formulas and functions.
  3. Analyze using What If and Charting.
  4. Write Financial Functions.
  5. Manage Data.
  6. Develop Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Worksheet Creation.
  2. Formula and Function Writing.
  3. Analysis: What If and Charting.
  4. Financial Function Writing.
  5. Data List Management.
  6. Multiple Worksheet / Workbook Development.