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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title AOP 2360: Advanced Microsoft Excel

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 3
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) AOP 1360
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course is designed for continued development of advanced spreadsheet knowledge and skills using Microsoft Excel. Students will be utilizing Microsoft Excel tools to analyze data, present data in a usable format, and validate data methods. Critical thinking and analysis skills will be utilized to make data-informed decisions.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Data tables
  2. Advanced formulas and functions
  3. Conditional and logical functions
  4. Formula auditing, data validation, and complex problem solving
  5. Multiple worksheets and workbooks
  6. Data analysis tools
  7. Macros, templates, and styles

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Employ data analysis tools
  2. Apply advanced formulas and functions to calculate outcomes
  3. Create macros and templates to automate spreadsheet functions
  4. Perform data validation
  5. Format data and spreadsheets to present to different audiences
  6. Link multiple worksheets and workbooks

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None