Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 | CIS-1430-VO04F - Spreadsheets

Flex Class

FLEX courses are online courses with flexible assignment submission, allowing students to manage their completion pace during the semester. FLEX courses remain open for enrollment throughout the first half of the semester. Flex course enrollment for Fall 2026 ends on 2026-11-02.

Faculty

Shanti McKenna
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Deb Grant

General Education Requirements

Digital and Computing Literacy

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course introduces students to essential spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel. Students learn to organize, analyze, and present data effectively. By the end of the course, students gain proficiency in creating well-organized, functional spreadsheets that aid in data analysis, visualization, and decision-making. Basic computer and internet skills are required.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate the basic functions of spreadsheet software, including data entry, formatting, and navigation. 
2. Apply formulas and functions to perform calculations, organize data, and automate tasks. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to set appropriate permissions for cloud-based files and applications and apply file management principles to local and remote networks.
4. Analyze, interpret, and manage data sets to identify trends and insights by applying features such as filters, sorts, conditional formatting, data validation, pivot tables, and macros.   
5. Create visually appealing charts and graphs to summarize and effectively communicate data findings.
6. Develop spreadsheets that incorporate a combination of formulas, functions, and visualizations to address and solve practical challenges in professional settings.  
7. Evaluate the accuracy and validity of spreadsheet data by reviewing formulas and functions for errors and logical consistency. 
8. Discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance productivity and streamline spreadsheet tasks.
9. Use spreadsheets to analyze and visualize data in ways that demonstrate how spreadsheets can inform decision-making, shape perspectives, and highlight issues such as inequality or opportunities for social change.

Required Technology

Students in this course will need access to Microsoft 365. This software is available on CCV lab computers at CCV academic centers and to CCV students free of charge through a download of Microsoft 365. Information on how to download Microsoft 365 can be found HERE.

Microsoft 365 can be installed on Windows 10/11 PC and Macintosh computers and laptops. It cannot be installed on a Chromebook. Microsoft 365 on a Macintosh computer does not include all of the features supported by Windows and there are significant menu differences.

If you have difficulty in acquiring or accessing this resource for your course, please contact your advisor or financial aid counselor.

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

Textbook Information will be posted here by May 18.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/student-support/accessibility-services/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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