This document provides information about an online introduction to spreadsheets course taught by instructor Jen Lund in spring 2014. The course will provide hands-on training in spreadsheet software like Excel to create, save, and print spreadsheets using formulas and formatting. Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheet skills to pass CWI's computer literacy requirement. The course will focus on basic computer and spreadsheet skills, and students will complete skills assessments to test their proficiency.

1. INSTRUCTOR: JEN LUND
PHONE: 208-794-9407
EMAIL: JENLUND@CWIDAHO.CC
I NTRODUCTION TO SPREA DSHEETS
CI SA 1 1 5–1 C R E D I T
Spr i ng 2 0 1 4
Course Description
CISA 115 INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS
This course will provide hands-on training in practical applications using spreadsheet
software. Students will create, save, and print spreadsheets using simple formulas and
formatting commands. While this course may assist the student in preparing for the
spreadsheet section of the Computer Skills Assessment, completion of this course in and
of itself does not meet the Computer Literacy Graduation Requirement.
Course Schedule SPRING 2014
4-wk session
Location:
Online
001W- From 2/24/2014 – 4/5/2014
! A full schedule for the course will be posted on Blackboard.
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2. CWI recognizes and advocates the critical need for computer literacy. Basic computer literacy at
CWI is defined as a demonstrated ability to use technology to access, manipulate, evaluate, use,
and present information.
Any students graduating with an associate degree (AA, AS, and AAS) must demonstrate
computer competency before they graduate, and it is strongly suggested that such proficiency
be demonstrated within the first 15 credit hours of coursework.
This can be done in one of three ways:
1. By taking and passing one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
– CISA 101 Computer Literacy Skill Development
– BUSA 215 Introduction to Information Science
2. By taking and passing an approved computer-skills assessment recognized by the
College of Western Idaho’s Registrar’s Office with the appropriate passing scores. The
first attempt for each assessment is covered by student fees and may be taken once
without charge. Any section may be retaken after a 24-hour waiting period.
3. By taking and passing with a grade of C or better the approved course imbedded in the
curriculum for the following degree programs:
– Applied Accounting
– Administrative Support
Students will be required to demonstrate competency in all computer-skills areas prior to
applying for graduation from CWI.
Source: CWI Catalog 2012 -2013
Course Focus
The CSA is comprised of one of the five sections of CISA 101: Spreadsheets, using the
(Microsoft) Office Suite applications. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in all
five sections prior to applying for graduation from CWI.
This course will focus on Basic Computer Skills and Application Strategies. The software used for
the course will be the Operating System Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Office 2010
(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). The course is specifically designed to these programs but at
home you can use older Operating systems such as XP or Vista and Office versions 2003, and
2007. Office Web Apps or Starter is not recommended, for use to complete the course, due to
limited functionality, but the use of these applications will be covered in the Internet module.
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3. STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
1. Proficiency using Spreadsheet application software to perform basic computations and
formatting.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS
In this course students will complete the following Skills Assessment test;
Spreadsheet calculations with Microsoft Excel
NOTES: See the Course Evaluation paragraph regarding the Grading Policy. More detailed
Outcomes are listed in Appendix A.
T E X T B O O K F O R O N L I N E S E C T I O N S : None
MINIMUM SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 7.0 OR HIGHER
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7
M I C R O S O F T O F F I C E 2 0 10 : Assignments are specific to Microsoft Office 2010 and it will
be difficult, but not impossible, to complete these assignments in the same manner as the
text if you do not have Office 2010. We will also look at the use of the Office online Web
App-options provided with your CWI email address.
O T H E R R E Q U I R E D M A T E R I A L S : Student will need a storage device of their choice (CISA faculty
advises to use SkyDrive to be used as the preferred storage option) and a notebook for notes.
Methods of Delivery
TESTING
The main objective of this class is for students to demonstrate computer literacy. There will be
skills tests and projects to assess if students have gained the necessary skills. This class consists
of a General Computer Technology section, Internet-Email section, Word Processing section,
Spreadsheet section and Presentation section. On tests, required by the CSA, a student must
score 70% or better in each section exam to pass.
This class is organized in modules that are associated with each assessment exam.
If desired, students may re-take any test. However, after failing a test two times, the
student will be required to contact the instructor to discuss other possibilities.
Retakes must be completed no later than two weeks after the completion of a section.
All tests or assignments must be completed by the end of finals week.
PROCTORING INFORMATION
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4. The Computer Skills Assessments Exams are proctored exams. A proctored exam is one that is
overseen by an impartial individual (called a proctor) who monitors or supervises a student
while he or she is taking an exam. The proctor ensures the security and integrity of the exam
process. The Computer Skills Assessment Exams are planned in the course schedule. If for any
reason you cannot attend the planned Assessment Exam you can make arrangements with the
instructor to retake the test. You might be given the opportunity to take the test in class or in
the CWI Test Center.
Course Evaluation
GRADING
Grades for this class will be based on the Skills Assessment Exam scores, the Project Assignment,
and Homework. A student will only pass the class with a score of 70% or better on each of the
Assessments and the Project.
This class is divided into modules. For each module, homework will be assigned and needs to be
submitted as directed. Your final score is a total of all points earned on the Skills Assessment
Exams and the Project Assignment score. Although you might pass each test with 100%, if you
do no homework, you will receive no more than a D for the class. It is imperative that you do
the assigned homework to ensure you are ready to take the Skills Assessment Exams.
The final grade will be based on the
following percentage:
90.0 – 100% = A
80.0 – 89.9% = B
70.0 – 79.9% = C
60.0 – 69.9% = D
00.0 – 59.9% = F
As a general rule Instructors do not give Incompletes. However, to be eligible for an Incomplete,
a student must have an A for the class and have most of the class work completed. Instructors
will only consider awarding an Incomplete if a student meets the above criteria and has some
extreme emergency situation. In such cases, a student requiring an incomplete must submit a
written appeal with full rationale to the instructor at least three weeks prior to the end of the
term.
ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES & ASSESSMENT EXAMS
Assignments are to be completed using information received from your instructor and will be
listed on Blackboard. A schedule with the requirements (and due dates) for each assignment will
be available on Blackboard. All assignments will be submitted as directed by your instructor.
Assignments are due by the end of the subject’s module. Unless required by the assignment,
Instructors do not accept assignments that are printed and mailed to them. Most assignments
require uploading or emailing the assignment results through Blackboard or by using your
personal MyCWI.cc email address.
Student Contributions
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
Every student has the right to a respectful learning environment. In order to provide this right
to all students, students must take individual responsibility to conduct themselves in a mature
and appropriate manner and will be held accountable for their behavior. Instructors or Student
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5. Services has the right to create a written behavioral contract with students; if a student violates
a behavioral contract, they may be released from the course.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
All work submitted by a student must represent his/her own ideas, concepts, and current
understanding. All material found during research must be correctly documented to avoid
plagiarism. Cheating or plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and violations may result in
disciplinary action ranging from failure of the assignment to failure of the course. Repeated acts
of academic dishonesty may have more severe institutional ramifications.
HOMEWORK
A combination of lecture, demonstration, homework, lab exercises, projects and tests will be
used in the class. Homework, lab exercises and projects will be used as preparation for testing.
At CWI, it is assumed that there are two hours of homework required for each hour of class
time. Therefore, students should plan on spending at least two hours of additional homework
for each hour of lecture. This may be done on a home computer or can be completed in any of
the CWI computer labs.
WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU
I expect you to ask questions.
If you do not understand something, chances are others will be in the same situation.
Ask! If I don't know the answer, I will do whatever necessary to find the answer. If you
don’t ask questions, I will assume that you understand the information being presented.
I expect everyone to be treated with courtesy.
To put this another way, please treat your classmates and me the way you would like to
be treated. Your behavior must not disrupt another student’s ability to be successful in
class. Please be aware that this is an educational setting and people are here to learn.
Proper Online Communication
Email is the main communication method, other methods can and will be used during
this course. It is very important to use proper communication methods online. The
module Internet & Email covers the use of proper etiquette and email use. Important
ones are:
When you communicate electronically, all you see is a computer screen. You
don't have the opportunity to use facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice
to communicate your meaning; words -- lonely written words -- are all you've
got. And that goes for your correspondent as well.
When you're holding a conversation online -- whether it's an email exchange or
a response to a discussion group posting -- it's easy to misinterpret your
correspondent's meaning.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME
You can expect my help in reaching your educational goal.
You and I have a common goal, your success. I will do everything possible to help you
reach that goal and will do nothing to hinder you.
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6. You can expect me to provide all information necessary for an assignment.
You can expect me to be fair.
Since I am a human being, I make mistakes. For example, I may have the wrong due date
on an assignment or may lecture longer than planned and not give enough lab time. If it
is my fault, I will make whatever changes necessary to be fair to you. If I discuss the
changes in class and you are not there, it is then your responsibility to find out what
changes are made.
You can expect me to be available for help
If I am not in class, you may email me questions, and I will try to get back to you within
24 hours.
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7. CWI Email and Blackboard Accounts
All registered CWI students receive a college email and Bb account. Every course at CWI has a Bb
component. It is the student’s responsibility to access both accounts regularly to avoid missing
important messages and deadlines. Bb can be accessed through the icon on CWI’s home page:
www.cwidaho.cc. Email can be accessed through the login page at http://mail.live.com. Your
default password for both Bb and email accounts will be the first letter of your first name in
CAPS + first letter of your last name in CAPS + “logon” in lower-case letters + last 4 digits of your
SSN; if you don’t have a SSN, then use the last 4 digits of your student ID number (Ex: Jonathan
Smith’s password would be JSlogon1234).
End of Course Electronic Evaluation
To help instructors continually improve courses, students are required to complete anonymous
online evaluations for each course. Students will be able to access evaluations during the 13th,
14th, and 15th week of the semester by clicking the “Course Evaluation” button in
Blackboard. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is
greatly appreciated!
Drop Policy
It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course. Students are responsible for adding and
dropping courses. At the end of the first week of class, faculty may perform a faculty initiated
drop for non-attendance. Beyond census date, it is the student’s responsibility to drop any
course he/she does not intend to finish. Students who stop attending a course without filing a
drop request may receive a grade of F. In Online courses the instructor can initiate a drop after a
“no contact” period of 3 weeks.
Special Accommodations
Students with disabilities who believe that they may qualify for accommodations in this class are
encouraged to contact the One Stop Student Services Center and discuss the possible
accommodations with an Enrollment Specialist. If you have a diagnosed Learning Disability,
please initiate this contact as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are
implemented in a timely fashion. Please contact the One Stop Student Services at 562-3000 or
Room 107 – CWI Main Campus.
Library and Information Resources
The CWI Library is located in room 209 of the Nampa Campus. Online library and information
resources, including electronic databases, are accessible through the library web page at
https://cwidaho.cc/library/. Student login instructions are available on the library home
page.
Emergency Procedures
Make yourself familiar with the evacuation procedures and follow posted instructions for
evacuation located in each room.
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8. Appendix A
CISA 101 – Computer Literacy Skills Development - Outcomes list
OUTCOME 4
SPREADSHEET SOFTWARE (EXCEL )
Start Excel and Name and Save a Workbook
Enter Text and Numbers
Copy, Paste, and Move Cell Contents
Use AutoComplete
Fill a Series with Auto Fill
Use Spelling Checker
Undo to Correct Typing Errors
Insert/delete a Row/column
Change column/row, Use AutoFit,
Style, size, alignment, patterns & colors
Use Format Painter
Use Merge and Center
Apply borders and shading
Clear contents and format
Compute Totals with AutoSum
Apply Number Formats
Use SUM MIN and MAX functions
Use the IF Function
Create printed handouts
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Insert Custom Header and Footer
Relative and absolute references
Navigate Among Worksheets,
Rename Worksheets,
Change the Tab Color of a Worksheet
Print a Worksheet
Portrait & landscape
Print and Hide Formulas
Wrap Text in a Cell
Create and edit a Chart
Annotating, ranges (move, copy, name)
Data tables (one-way and two-way)
Conditional Formatting
Solver, goal seek & data analysis tools
Freeze columns and rows
Hiding and protecting worksheet areas
Recording macros
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9. Online Syllabus Addendum
Personal Technical Skills Required To Take the Course
This online class will not teach you how to use the computer, use Blackboard, navigate the web,
or manage your electronic files. If you are having difficulties, you may contact your instructor, IT
helpdesk (208-562-3444), and/or tutoring services (see student resources of Blackboard for
information regarding tutoring services). For those participants who fear they may not be able
to navigate the technical skills of this course, please use CWI services and/or see the instructor
before dropping the course. We want you to succeed.
You will need to possess the ability (or be able to quickly acquire) the following minimum
technology skills:
Navigate, browse, and use the Internet and Blackboard.
Download/upload/create/save/edit/open Word or PDF documents, video, and audio
Download/upload and listen to or view audio and video files
Hardware and Software Requirements
You may not be able to view all course content through mobile devices and therefore may miss
important information. Therefore, you must have daily access to a computer that has:
Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows XP, or equivalent
Internet browser equivalent to Explorer 7.0 or higher (for example, Firefox, Opera,
Chrome, or Safari).
Dependable High-Speed Internet access with at least 1.5 Mbps download and .5 Mbps
upload. You can use speedtest.net to check your speed.
Microsoft Word or equivalent Word Processing Software (e.g., OpenOffice suite). A link
for downloading OpenOffice software for free is available under the “CWI Student
Resources” button.
Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, iTunes, QuickTime Player or equivalent software.
You will find these links under the “CWI Student Resources” button.
A backup option must be available for all of the above items, should your primary access
fail for any reason.
Access to hardwired internet access (as opposed to wifi or cell phones) to submit
documents, quizzes, and test.
Microsoft Office 2010
Methods of Communication
Communication in this course will take place in several ways such as the Grade Center,
Discussion Board, email, and/or Blackboard announcements.
Netiquette Expectations
Text-based communication is especially prone to misinterpretation. It is important that you
consider this in course communication. Use academic language: please use complete sentences,
appropriate punctuation, standard spelling, and capitalization. Communication should conform
to academic standards of courtesy. For example, flaming, profanity, and ad hominem (personal)
attacks are unacceptable. Failure to adhere to these standards will result in a zero for the
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10. assignment and may result in an immediate failure in the course. Students should be aware that
the use of sarcasm is particularly prone to misinterpretation. With that in mind, do not use
sarcasm. The use of emotion icons (emoticons - , , etc.) may help convey some of the
important nonverbal elements of communication.
Assessment Method and Turnaround Time
Feedback for assessments will normally be given within a week after the assessment due date.
Should more time be required to give feedback, an email and/or announcement will be sent.
The large majority of your feedback will be input into your My Grades center either in an
attached document, rubric, or in the comment box.
Instructor’s Role in Interactive Assignments
Instructor participation in interactions will vary depending on the assignment. However, you can
expect that your work will be looked at by the instructor.
Definition of Attendance
All CWI Instructors are required to report attendance and course participation during the first
two weeks to One Stop Student Services for financial aid purposes. Attendance is defined below.
If you do not meet attendance standards, you can be dropped from the course.
Week 1: Attendance will be measured by checking in to the BlackBoard course during the week
of class and participating in any/all discussions and assignments during the week.
Week 2: Attendance will be measured by checking in to the BlackBoard course during the week
of class and participating in any/all discussions and assignments during the week.
During the rest of the course : Course attendance during the remainder of the semester is
measured by completion of assigned tasks and current grade in the course.
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