Welcome to the online version of BT 90 – Introduction to Excel!

Instructor:	Martha Racine Taylor Martha-racine@redwoods.edu phone: 707-962-2684
Registration:	REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL OPEN ON DECEMBER 3, 2008. The class begins on December 29 and ends on January 15.
Waitlist Policy:	If the class is closed, you should check it on WebAdvisor periodically before the beginning of the semester. It will open and close depending on the number of students who drop the class before it begins.  Note: Registration for this class will not begin until December 3, 2008.
Course Description:	Upon completion of BT 90, you should be able to: Create, edit, store, and retrieve spreadsheet files. Create formulas and functions to analyze data and perform calculations. Use various tools (including pivot tables, sheet protection, and macros) to automate tasks. Create charts from spreadsheet data. Format spreadsheets to enhance readability, for both electronic and hard copy output. Integrate spreadsheets into other applications.
Required Textbooks:	Microsoft Office Excel 2007 – Introductory Authors: Reding and Wermers Publisher: Course Technology ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-0521-9 ISBN-10: 1-4239-0521-0
Course Availability:	The course will become available on December 26 and remain accessible through December 15.
Instructor Contact:	You may contact me by e-mail at Martha-racine@redwoods.edu. I usually respond within a few hours and I check my email and class website every day. My office phone number is 707-962-2684. If I am not in, you can leave a voice-mail message.
On-Campus Requirement:	There are no requirements to attend on-campus meetings. All exams will be online.
Student Requirements:	Prerequisite: None Recommended: Basic computer literacy: CIS 100 or CIS 1
Computer Set-Up and Skills	Your Computer Skills: Online courses require adequate computer skills. You should be able to navigate websites, open and download files. You must also be able to send documents to me as e-mail attachments or submit files to Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the technological demands of the course. Computer Requirements: Most computers and Internet providers are adequate. You will need to have regular access to the Internet during the entire 3 weeks of this class.
Online Commitment:	This class requires at least as much time as a traditional class and greater self discipline. Plan for up to18 hours of work, including 2-3 hours online, each week. You will need to do the following: Read textbook chapters and complete hands-on exercises. Participate in online discussions using a discussion board. Complete weekly online quizzes. Submit excel files as email attachments. New assignments will be posted every Saturday. Assignments, quizzes, and discussion board topics are typically available for only one week. The class Blackboard site will be available at any hour of the day or night. There are no requirements to participate at any particular time of day.
Accommodations:	If you need accommodations to succeed in this online class you should contact the instructor and the Disabled and Student Services Program at 707-476-4280. This course is designed to be accessible to students who have visual or auditory impairments.
Getting Started:	On or shortly after the first day of class, go to the Blackboard login site at http://bb.redwoods.edu/   Username and password instructions are available on this site. After you log in you will find a link to the class, where you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed. You must participate fully by the end of the first week (Sunday) or you may be dropped from the class.

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