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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

BITS211 Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet

SYLLABUS CLASS CONTENT INSTRUCTOR POLICIES

Course: BITS 211

Instructor Class Policies
Plagiarism/cheating: Dont do it! See the student handbook for potential
consequences.
Discussion forum courtesy and decorum policy is to express yourself in a manner
that respects other student perspectives. This does not mean you can not disagree
with your instructor or other students, just be professional in your presentation.

Methodologies
You will experience: Lectures, labs, case studies, research, discussion, Comprehensive
Course Project and a final exam.

Assessment of Student Learning
Assessment measures will be based on the learning outcomes, the Excellence System,
and the Writing and Communication across the Curriculum/Quantitative Analysis across
the Curriculum (WCAC/QuAAC) initiatives.
You will receive instructional content and then be assessed on that content for the
following course outcomes:
1. Plan, create, and format an Excel spreadsheet to solve business applications
a. Content: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quizzes for Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5.
2. Create formulas manually and with the formula function.
a. Content: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 10.
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quizzes for Weeks 1, 2, 5 and
6.
3. Create and format a variety of charts and their components.
a. Content: Chapters 1, 3, 6, and 7
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quizzes for Weeks 1, 2, 3 and
4
4. Apply special spreadsheet commands such as sorting, filtering, linking
workbooks, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
a. Content: Chapters 2, 4, 5, 10 and 11
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quizzes for Weeks 1, 2, 3, 6,
and 7.
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5. Analyze spreadsheet data through solver, goal seek, data tables, and scenario
manager.
a. Content: Chapter 8,
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quiz for Week 5.
6. Export and import data with varied sources.
a. Content: Chapter 10
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects.
7. Demonstrate the prerequisite spreadsheet skills for MS Excel expert certification.
a. Content: Chapters 1 11.
b. Assessment: Final Exam, CCP, Projects and quizzes for Weeks 1 - 7.

Late Policy
Youll find the instructor late policy in the Syllabus link.
The assessments NOT included in the late option are: Participation, quizzes, the Final
Exam and your CCProject are not included in this Late Option offer.

Comprehensive Course Project (CCP): See the complete description in the following
pages. This is the Final Assessment Tool (dont confuse that with the Final Exam) and
the Davenport policy on the FAT is: you must complete/submit this required element or
you will not receive a passing grade. There is no late option for this assignment and it
must be turned in by 11:59PM of Day 3 (Midnight actually). There is no late option for
this required course element.

Proposal: The CCP proposal is due at the end of week 2. Submit the proposal via
the Assignment Manager in a MS Word document. Convince your instructor that
you will successfully complete the project by detailing your plan to include all the
required elements listed in the project directions. You must have the instructors
approval for your project.

There are three documents at the top of the Weekly Materials link that will help
you understand the depth of this assignment.

CCP (Final Project) Specification file lists all the required elements.

The Starter file: You must use this file to create the project. Just rename
this MS Excel file to Your Name CCP. The extension will be determined
by the type of file youre saving.

BITS 211 Project Rubric: This file will illustrate how each required
element is scored. Do not try to start/complete this project in Week 7. It is
due day 3 of week 7. Once your proposal is approved work on it each
week so that it isnt such a burden in weeks 6 and 7.

Assignments: Homework assignments (C = Chapter Grader Projects) must be
completed in MS Excel 2013. If you are not using that version of the software
application let your instructor know so they can help you solve that situation. If
you need to purchase MS Excel software there are several sources to look at: MS
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Office 365 is available through the MYITLAB website within our Blackboard
classroom (6 months for $13); this is the MS Office 365 Suite.
Chapter Step-by-Step Projects (A and B): Complete and submit via the
Assignment links (C1PA = Chapter 1 Project 1A for example). Each one is worth
10 points.
Chapter Content-Based Assessments: Chapter Grader Projects: Assigned for
Chapters 1 11 are completed in the MYITLAB application.
.

Homework files are submitted/completed via the Assignment submission links and the
MYITLAB grader links. If for some reason you cannot get that to work, send the files to
your instructor via email attachment. Then you must confront Blackboard support with
your problem as quickly as possible. Hint: Blackboard suggests that you use Mozilla
FireFox as your browser instead of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Submitted files must be named properly as detailed in textbook.
Submit your homework by the due date indicated in the weekly agendas

Participation (P): See Discussion Forum weekly topics for details. There is no late
option for this required course element.

Final Exam and Quizzes (Q): The final exam will be available during the last two
weeks (6 and 7) until the end of Day 3:Week 7. Quizzes will be available for weeks 1 - 6
for Chapters 1 10; each worth 5 points per quiz. For example: Chapter 2 quiz will be
posted during week 1; chapter 8 will be available week 5. There is no quiz scheduled for
week 7.
There is no late option for these required elements of the course.

Course Grade Determination
Comprehensive Course Project 20% 200 pts
Assignments 55% 550 pts
Participation 14% 140 pts
Final Assessment Tool 05% 50 pts
Quizzes 05% 50 pts
Course Evaluation 01% 10 pts
Total 100% 1000 pts Total
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Schedule
Week Class Agenda Assignment Due Dates

1

Welcome, course orientation
Chapters 1 and 2
Discussion Forums

Quiz

Projects A, B, Grader Proj. : Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7
Day 7
2

Chapters 3 and 4
Discussion Forums

CC Project proposal due
Quiz
Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7
Day 7
Day 7
3

Chapters 5 and 6
Discussion Forums

Quiz
Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7
Day 7
4

Chapter 7: Projects A and B
Discussion Forums

Quiz
Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7
Day 7
5 Chapter 8: Projects A and B
Discussion Forums

Quiz
Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7
Day 7
6 Chapters 9 and 10
Discussion Forums

Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 7
Primary topic Day3
Student Responses Day 7

7

Chapter 11
Discussion Forums

CCP And Final Exam
Projects A, B, Grader Proj.: Day 5,
Noon
Primary topic Day 5
Day 3, 11:59PM


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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
2013 - 2014


BITS211 Microcomputer Applications: Spreadsheet
Credit Hours: 3

Contact Hours: 45

Prerequisite(s): Recommended Pre-requisite CISP100
Pre-requisite MATH125

Co-requisite(s):

Cross-List:

Course Description

Students create and manipulate spreadsheets with MS Excel to solve business
applications. It is expected that students have a familiarity with spreadsheet software, as
the course quickly progresses to advanced features, including data validation, linked
workbooks, pivot tables, lookup functions, solver, and scenario manager. By the end of
the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification
testing.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Plan, create, and format an Excel spreadsheet to solve business applications
2. Create formulas manually and with the formula function.
3. Create and format a variety of charts and their components.
4. Apply special spreadsheet commands such as sorting, filtering, linking
workbooks, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
5. Analyze spreadsheet data through solver, goal seek, data tables, and scenario
manager.
6. Export and import data with varied sources.
7. Demonstrate the prerequisite spreadsheet skills for MS Excel expert certification.

Required Textbooks and Additional Materials

All technology courses require a USB storage device.

978-0-13-351215-1
GO! With Microsoft Excel 2013 Comprehensive
Gaskin, Vargas and Geoghan
2014 Pearson.
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Effective Fall 2012, Davenport University implemented a print management system in which
students are allotted a quota of free prints and copies based on enrolled credit hours. Review the
guidelines and FAQs on the DU website under Print Management.

DU Excellence System
The Davenport University Excellence System consists of nine learning outcomes that
demonstrate professional competencies necessary for graduates to engage in life-long
learning and succeed in their chosen profession. These learning outcomes are reinforced
throughout the curriculum of each academic program and are assessed at the course and
program levels, where appropriate. The Excellence System covers:

Global and Intercultural Competence
Civic and Social Responsibility
Ethical Reasoning and Action
Critical and Creative Thinking
Analysis and Problem Solving
Leadership and Teamwork
Information and Technology Proficiency.
Written Communication
Professional Communication

Academic Integrity
Davenport University recognizes the principles of honesty and truth as fundamental to
ethical business dealings and to a vibrant academic community of faculty and students.
All members of an academic community shall be confident that each person's work has
been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed and presented. The work that a
student submits shall be a fair representation of his/her ability, knowledge and skill. The
University expects students to respect and exhibit these principles as they form the basis
of the quality of the institution and the quality of Davenports graduates.

As stated in the Student Code of Conduct, the University may discipline a student for
academic dishonesty which is defined as any activity that tends to undermine the
academic integrity of the institution. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, interference, plagiarism, or
violation of course rules. Definitions, procedures, and sanctions for these violations may
be found in the Student Code of Conduct.

A minor violation occurs the first time the student has a breach of academic integrity and
typically involves an assignment or activity that does not represent a significant part of
the course grade. For example, the student knowingly and intentionally cheats on a
weekly assignment; copies a source without proper citation; etc.

A major violation occurs as a first violation on an assignment or activity that is a
significant part of the course grade, such as an exam or major paper, or as the result of a
second minor violation.
Students are expected to review the complete Academic Integrity policy in the University
catalog under Academic Policies and Procedures.

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The University utilizes Turnitin.com plagiarism detection software. All papers will be
submitted to Turnitin.com where they will be compared against the entire Internet and
against a database of previously submitted student papers.

ADA Statement
Students with disabilities may request accommodations as provided within federal law.
In order for the University to adequately review each case, requests should be made to the
Disability Services Coordinator prior to the start of the semester. Requests made after the
start of the semester should be completed as early in the semester as possible to prevent
delays in accommodation. Students may contact their advisor or go to the Davenport
University website for the name of the Disability Services Coordinator for the location
where they attend.

Military Assistance
Davenport University recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the members of our
armed services. Service members and their dependents should check the DU website for
educational benefits. Davenport University is committed to ensuring continuity of study
for every active service member who is prohibited from completing a semester as
planned due to reassignment or deployment. Service members should work with their DU
military specialist prior to deployment to ensure proper preparation and handling of DU
financial records and academic coursework so that academic re-integration is as seamless
as possible upon return.

Student Responsibilities
Students are bound by all policies of Davenport University and should familiarize
themselves with these through reading the catalog and student handbook. Students
should review the tuition refund policy found on the DU website.

All students must complete the final assessment for the course, such as the final exam,
project, or presentation. Students who do not complete the final assessment will
receive a grade of F.

Students are expected to be adequately prepared for each class session. It is reasonable to
expect at least two hours of outside study for every hour spent in the classroom.

Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive
to learning. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression are encouraged. Behavior that
interferes with the instructors ability to conduct the class or the ability of students to
benefit from that instruction is not acceptable.

Alternative Delivery Statement
Alternative delivery formats require considerably more student time outside of class and
maintain the same level of assignments and academic rigor as the traditional classroom
format. Blended inseat w/online is an example of an alternative delivery format.

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Scheduled Class Meeting Times
The state dictates minimal contact hour requirements that are rigidly upheld by the
University. Some of that instructional time is used for tests. The University's expectation
is that classes will meet for the entire assigned time.

Attendance Requirement
Regular attendance and active participation are essential elements in the learning process.
Therefore, Davenport has implemented a mandatory attendance policy effective Fall
2012 for any 100- or lower level course.

For in-seat classes, attendance will be taken on a daily basis starting the first class
meeting. An absence is defined as missing more than one-half of a class period. Any
unexcused absence will start the process for administrative withdrawal from the course.

Attendance for online students will be defined as participating in at least one graded
academic activity each week. Postings not related to the graded discussion topics, emails,
or other forms of communication not related to the actual course assignments will be
reviewed but may be disqualified for attendance purposes.

A student requesting permission to be absent must notify the instructor 24 hours before
missing the class. Failure to do so will initiate the withdrawal process, and merely
notifying the instructor does not guarantee that permission will be granted. For complete
details and ramifications, students are expected to read the full Attendance Policy
available on the DU website.

Standardized Grade Scale
The following grading scale is a University standard for courses in this area of study:


A 100 93 C+ 79 77
A- 92 90 C 76 73
B+ 89 87 C- 72 70
B 86 83 D+ 69 67
B- 82 80 D 66 63
F 62 0



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BITS 211 Microcomputer Apps Spreadsheets

Mandatory Class Project

This Project satisfies the following objectives:

Davenport University Excellence System
Critical and Creative Thinking
Analysis and Problem Solving
Ethical Reasoning and Action
Information and Technology Proficiency
Written Communication
Professional Communication

Project Learning Outcomes
1. To plan, create, and format an Excel spreadsheet to solve a business application
2. To create formulas manually use pre-defined functions
3. To create and format a minimum of 2 different charts with their components
4. To apply special spreadsheet commands such as filtering, pivot tables, and lookup
functions
5. To analyze spreadsheet data through solver, goal seek, data tables, and scenario
manager

Grade Determination
This project must be designated as 20% of the course grade. This is a standardized
requirement of this course and must be graded with the standardized rubric provided by
the University.
Project Scenario
The student is to plan, create, and analyze a statistical application by inputting data in a
spreadsheet workbook in order to solve a unique business application. Possible
spreadsheet applications include but are not limited to: a grade book, inventory
application, or a small business budget. The student may use real data, such as a budget
for their own business, provided the spreadsheet is newly created. All applications must
be approved by the instructor to ensure they are in-depth enough to meet the project
specifications listed below.
Project Specifications
The project is to include:

Using the BITS 211 Project Starter File to record student information, state the
spreadsheet purpose and the type of data on the documentation sheet. The student
will provide information for all users. Hyperlinks will be created to the specific
sheets with cell references to identify the location of each formula/ calculation or
component that is required. It is also mandatory that a student properly explain
the purpose of each component applied in the spreadsheet (i.e. how does this
component add value to your workbook or solve a business question).
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A minimum of two worksheets of data (this is the data you will use to begin your
project), properly formatted to enhance the appearance and standardize the overall
theme and look of the project.
A comprehensive compilation of data to be approved by the instructor (i.e. 25
students in a class with at least three grade components each with five scores plus
an attendance worksheet, or an inventory of 25 products with at least five columns
of data plus an order worksheet, or an annual budget of 15 categories plus an
income statement worksheet)
four formulas or functions (including one IF statementthis can be any type of
logical-IF function excluding IFERROR)
(Lookup functions are separate from these four formulas.)

a filtered list (to be put on a separate sheet).
conditional formatting (with explanation of purpose on the documentation sheet)
two different types of charts representing different data attractively formatted to
show logical comparisons; grades will be based on readability and sensible choice
of chart type
a lookup table with corresponding lookup function
data validation with a corresponding error message
a pivot table with a pivotchart
one of the following items:
o one variable data table
o goal-seek application
two of the following items:
o macro
o two variable data table
o scenario manager
o solver
Required Items

The electronic file, containing all above specifications, must be submitted for assessment
purposes to your instructor at the time of the due date. Please refer to your instructors
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guidelines for submissions. Electronic review is the best way to confirm accurate
formulas, skills application, and appropriate logical methods.

Scoring
Points are awarded for accuracy, creativity, logical approach, reasonable application, and
adherence to instructions.

The project is scored on the following point values (see required rubric for point
breakdowns):

Item Total Points
Documentation sheet w/hyperlinks 10
Worksheet data and formatting 20
Formulas & functions 25
Filtered list 10
Conditional Formatting 10
Charts (10 pts each) 20
Lookup table and lookup function 15
Data validation and error message 12
Pivot Table 23
One of the following 15
One Variable Data Table
Goal-Seek
Two of the following: [20 pts each] 40
Macro
Two Variable Data Table
Scenario manager
Solver
Total 200