Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

OTEC 1822 Microsoft Excel

Course Information

Course information
Course Number OTEC 1822
Course Title Microsoft Excel
Description This course prepares students to work with Microsoft Excel in a career setting or for personal use. It begins with the introduction of concepts such as creating, editing, and formatting worksheets in a uniform, attractive style. It includes inserting formulas, creating charts, and enhancing the display of worksheets of varying complexity. The course will move on to the advanced concepts and features of formatting, using functions, analyzing numerical data, and projecting outcomes to make informed decisions. Features of protecting workbooks, using macros, using pivot tables, and customizing the Excel environment are also included. Current communication needs will be met by including hyperlinks to external information, as well as importing, exporting, and sharing data. (Prerequisite: none)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 4 Credits, 64 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Prepare an Excel Workbook
  2. Apply Formulas, Functions, and Formatting in a Worksheet
  3. Work with Large Worksheets, Create Charts, and Use What-If Analysis
  4. Use and Create Financial Functions and Data Tables
  5. Work with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
  6. Create, Sort, and Query a Table
  7. Create Templates, Import Data, Work with SmartArt, Images, and Screenshots
  8. Create and PivotTables, PivotCharts, Slicers, and Trendlines
  9. Edit PivotTables, PivotCharts, Slicers, and Trendlines
  10. Use Formula Auditing, Data Validation, and Complex Problem Solving Processes
  11. Perform Data Analysis with Power Tools
  12. Create and Execute Macros
  13. Use Visual Basic Applications (VBA), User Interfaces, and Collaboration Features in Excel

SCC Accessibility Statement

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