CAS 72E - Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Instructor: Wayne Phillips
Email Instructor wphillips@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone: 510-723-7476

Course Description

Self-paced introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins October 19th and ends December 18th (late start)

Optional On-Campus Orientations

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

If you're taking a late start Fall class, you can also attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, September 8th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1602

• Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1602

• Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is a self-paced course, however, you must complete a minimum of two assignments each week to remain in the course. You should plan on spending four to six hours each week to finish this course in eight weeks. You must have access to a computer with Microsoft Excel 2007 to complete the assignments (student computers on campus have the correct software).

Any student wanting to add the course once it is full should send an email to wphillips@chabotcollege.edu with "CAS 72E Add Request" in the subject line.

Students who have not logged on to Blackboard and completed the first assignment by 10 days after the course has started will be dropped.

Textbook Information

The textbook is Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Shelly, Cashman & Quasney, Thompson Course Technology, ISBN 1-4188-4342-3.

The first two assignments do not require the textbook. After the first two assignments, the textbook is required for all remaining assignments.

How Students are Graded

This is a Credit/No Credit course. In order to receive credit for the course, all assignments must be completed. No partial credit is given for completing only some of the assignments.

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course(GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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