COMP 2364 - Microsoft Excel
Computer Systems Part-time Studies Course
School of Computing and Academic Studies
Course Details
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool that can be used to analyse, communicate and manage information. Those with no prior spreadsheet experience will acquire expert level applied skills in the latest version of MS Excel. This instructor lead, hands-on course focuses on best practices used to create meaningful workbooks and how to master the techniques and time saving shortcuts for the daily use of MS Excel. Students learn to use MS Excel Ribbon interface with contextual tabs, Quick Access Toolbar and how to make use of templates, styles, pivot tables, what if analysis tools and macros via lectures, lab exercises and assignments outside of class. Topics include: creating, editing, formatting and saving a worksheet, sorting, filtering, slicers, applying formulae, functions, importing and exporting data, and consolidating data in multiple worksheets. This course provides preparation to write a Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam, available through third parties at additional cost. By the end of this course, successful participants will be expert end users of MS Excel.
Prerequisite(s)
COMP 1002 or equivalent knowledge of MS Windows and File Management plus Grade 12 Math or Business Math or equivalent.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$567.00
Spring/Summer 2019
Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2019 term.
CRN 58555
Duration
Wed Apr 24 - Wed Jul 10 12 Weeks
Class Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
| Apr 24 - Jul 10 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | DTC Rm. 375 |
Instructor
Diana Gerrard
Course Outline
Cost
$567.00
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Full
CRN 57606
Duration
Sat Apr 27 - Sat Jul 27 12 Weeks
Instructor
Joanne Atha
Course Outline
Cost
$567.00
Notes
- No class May 18 (Victoria Day) or June 29 (Canada Day).
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the new components of the Excel workspace.
- Ribbon user interface and Quick Access Toolbar.
- Demonstrate entering, editing, saving and modifying data in a worksheet.
- Demonstrate formatting and improving the appearance of a worksheet.
- Apply Relative, Absolute and Mixed cell references.
- Apply Basic Formulae and Functions.
- Apply Date and Time Functions.
- Apply Decision Making Functions.
- Apply Financial Functions.
- Demonstrate creating, modifying and formatting charts.
- Demonstrate the use of sorting, filtering and editing lists.
- Apply protection to workbooks, worksheets and ranges.
- Use Subtotals and manage/summarize data with Pivot Tables - use of slicers.
- Consolidate data and 3D formulas.
- Apply data validation options.
- Analyze data using the Scenario Manager, Data Tables and Goal Seek.
- Apply trace dependents, precedents and trace errors options.
- Use imported data.
- Use exported data.
- Demonstrate finding and fixing formula errors.
- Use specialized functions.
- Prepare, create and apply Templates and Styles.
- Apply Macros.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2016
Related Programs
COMP 2364 is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Applications (ACA)
Part-time Associate Certificate
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and stationery. Please visit bcit.ca/bookstore for more information.
Spring/Summer 2019
Books for Spring/Summer 2019 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering you are considering.
BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore
If you are taking this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Downtown Campus Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Exploring Ms Excel 2016 Comp (180 Days) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Poatsy |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13451-375-1 |
| Price | $32.95 |
| Choose One | |
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| Exploring Ms Office Excel 2016 Comp. With Myitlab + Etext Access Card | |
|---|---|
| Author | Poatsy |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13457-311-3 |
| Price | $171.95 |
| Choose One | |
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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| Cei Digital: Exploring Ms Excel 2016 Comp (180 Days) | |
|---|---|
| Author | Poatsy |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Binding | Digital Version |
| ISBN | 978-0-13451-375-1 |
| Price | $32.95 |
| Choose One | |
| Exploring Ms Office Excel 2016 Comp. With Myitlab + Etext Access Card | |
|---|---|
| Author | Poatsy |
| Publisher | Ph |
| Copyright | 2017 |
| Binding | Kit/Set/Package |
| ISBN | 978-0-13457-311-3 |
| Price | $171.95 |
| Choose One | |
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