CGS1510C

ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET
Course Name:  Electronic Spreadsheet
Term/Session: 20143 / 2
Course Number:  CGS 1510C
Reference Number: 483555
CGS1510C is offered this summer semester (20143), in session 2 beginning Monday – May 12, 2014. A mandatory online orientation will take place during the first three (3) days of the session. If this orientation is not completed, please drop the class by the end of the drop/add dateline on Tuesday- May 18, 2014, for a full refund.
Faculty Introduction
My name is Simon J. Ramirez, and I am pleased to be your instructor for this course. I am an adjunct professor at Broward College and Palm Beach State College. My academic life also includes DeVry University and ITT Technical Institute where I have taught network system administration and computer engineering technology courses.

Presently, I am an IT consultant specialized in the areas of network management and software development. My professional experience includes over twenty years in the research & development divisions of AT&T Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, and Siemens. I began my professional career with AT&T Bell Laboratories in Naperville, Illinois where I developed software for large real-time systems in C and C++ on UNIX® and Linux platforms. I have extensive experience in networking technologies, Microsoft Office suite, Windows server, UNIX® and Linux operating systems, C, C++, Java, Python and various other proprietary programming languages.

I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Faculty Contact Information
Instructor Name: Simon J. Ramirez
Email: sramire1@broward.edu
Office Phone: 954-201-7900
Campus Phone: 954-201-7900
Course Description & General Outcomes
This course provides hands-on applications with a spreadsheet software package. Through lecture and lab practices, students, will develop skills that create, manipulate and utilize spreadsheets.
General Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to create, design, test for accuracy, and debug spreadsheet applications by doing the following:

1.      Using the Windows operating system
2.      Navigating through a worksheet or workbook
3.      Personalizing the environment by using Backstage
4.      Printing a worksheet or workbook
5.      Constructing cell data
6.      Formatting cells and worksheets
7.      Managing worksheets and workbooks
8.      Applying formulas and functions
9.      Presenting data visually
10.   Sharing worksheet data with other users
11.   Analyzing and organize data
Course Prerequisites
  • Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: None
Orientation to Online Learning
To be successful in an online course, you should assess your readiness to successfully engage in an online learning class at Broward College. You can complete the Orientation to Online Learning to determine if an online class is a right fit for you and to learn how to navigate the system.  Upon completion of the orientation, you will earn a certificate.  Some professors require you to submit this certificate during orientation, so make sure to save it in an easily accessible folder on your computer. 
Course Attendance and Participation Policy
During the first week of class, you must complete the syllabus quiz from the course orientation or you will be withdrawn from the course. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course and are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.

It is very important for you to actively participate in this online class. If you stop participating in class discussions, do not submit assignments, fail to take quizzes or tests prior to the withdrawal date, you will be withdrawn from class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an F.

If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.
Required Course Materials


Title: Microsoft Excel 2013, Comprehensive
Author(s): Eric A. Weinstein
Publisher, Edition: Labyrinth Learning, ©2013
ISBN: 13: 978-159136-598-3
Be sure to purchase the correct ISBN, as it is a bundled book that includes a required eLab access.

Books for online courses are available at the Central Campus bookstore:
A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore
Admissions & Student Service Center - Bldg. 19
Tel: (954) 201-6830
Fax: (954) 201-6895

Required software and hardware:
  • Access to a PC with Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 8 operating system installed. 
  • One USB (flash) drive (Minimum 2 GB of storage available) 
  • Microsoft Office 2013 Suite, which includes the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. You must have the 2013 version. Previous versions are not compatible with the course project assignments and exams. 
  • Important Notes: 
    • The Microsoft Works Suite is not the same as the Microsoft Office 2013 Suite. The Works Suite is not compatible with the above programs. 
    • If you do not have Microsoft Office 2013 on your home computer, you will have to find a computer you can use with these programs loaded on it, or come to campus to use BC computers (Learning Resource Centers at the library on any campus) in order to complete the required assignments for this class. 
  • A four-year subscription of Microsoft Office 2013 is available for $79.99 @ The Microsoft Store or Amazon.
Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour fully online course with a proctored exam. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies, research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.
General Policies and Technical Requirements
You are responsible for being familiar with all BConline policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.
Broward College Policies
  • Review the Broward College Policies on topics including disability services, academic honesty, privacy, and critical event procedures.
BConline Policies
  • Review the General Course Policies for topics including rules for netiquette, definition of participation, and other information.
Proctored Exam Policy
  • This course has a proctored exam that must be taken at a campus e-Testing Center or at an alternate pre-approved testing location. For detailed instructions please visit our Proctored Exam Policy page.
Technical Requirements
  • Students taking an online course are expected to be moderately proficient in using a computer. Please go to the Technical Requirements page for a complete list of computer skills and technical requirements.
How to Access the Course
Follow these steps in order to log into the BConline course. Normally, the login date will be the first day of the session in which the course is scheduled. Only students who have registered and paid for the course will be permitted to login. There may be a delay of up to 20 minutes from when you register and pay before BConline login is activated.
  • Your BConline User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
  • Your BConline password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
  • If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BConline.
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