This course provides a working knowledge of MsExcel which will include designing a variety of worksheets, preparing graphs, working with database query, macro writing, and menu techniques. Emphasis is on the functional rather that the technical approach to understanding, using, and managing electronic spreadsheets.

Prerequisite:  ITE 115 (IST 117) or division approval.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss electronic spreadsheet characteristics, capabilities, limitations, applications, and problems
• Create, save, retrieve, and update a spreadsheet.
• Use the full range of spreadsheet capabilities for data analysis.
• Create formats and call for reports from a spreadsheet file management system.
• Develop standard graphics presentations.
• Create and use keyboard macros.
• Apply "what if" techniques to simple analytic models.
• Interchange data with other application programs.

Your course grade will be determined by the following assignments and points:

If you fail 2 out of the 3 exams (less than 64%) you will automatically receive the course grade of "F", regardless of your scores on the other assignments

There are 3 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

Email:   LAlbert@nvcc.edu
Phone:  (703) 323-3024 - Campus
            (703) 323-3347 - ELI

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.