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    Computer Science Information System 162 

     
    Electronic Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel 
    CRN: 20156
    8 Weeks - Distance Education course - Starts October 24 and ends December 17, 2011

    On-Campus Requirements 
    Students are required to take exams on campus in the Testing Center.

    Instructor  
    Name  Richard Flores
    Email  rflores@citruscollege.edu
    Phone  (626) 914-8851
    Location  IS 107

    Welcome to the late-start, CSIS162: Electronic Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel

    Course Introduction: This course provides comprehensive instruction in the use of spreadsheet software to create, edit, store, retrieve, and print spreadsheets and charts. Topics include completing calculations, making decisions, organizing and graphing data, developing professional looking reports, publishing organized data to the Web, and accessing real-time data from Web sites.

    You are expected to absorb an extraordinary amount of detailed information as well as to demonstrate the use of the Windows operating system and various software applications. It is important that you complete all reading assignments and lab activities as instructed.

    1. Obtain the syllabus and additional information on my Blackboard site (see below)
      Note: the course may not be avaialble until the first day of class. After this date if you still cannot log on to Blackboard, please contact the Distance Education Office by email - online@citruscollege.edu
    2. You should read the syllabus and "Orientation/Introduction" information for this course at the start of the semester.

    Email Accounts 
    You will need to use your Official Citrus College issued email account. Your email is established when you are registered for classes. You must have access to your email account prior to starting the class. 

    Details regarding the course are set forth in the class website. When you go there, pay particular attention to the syllabus section and the assignment section. Make certain you clearly understand the grading procedures and the submission guidelines for this course.

    Blackboard and WingSpan Information
    (Notice:  All Blackboard courses will be available on the first day of classes)
    Blackboard --> http://citruscollege.blackboard.com 
    WingSpan --> https://wingspan.citruscollege.edu  
    • Update email on WingSpan so it will transfer to Blackboard
    • Your WingSpan ID becomes your Blackboard Username
    • Your WingSpan PIN number (six digits only) becomes your Blackboard password
    • To change these on Blackboard requires you change them on WingSpan
    • Data will be transferred from WingSpan to Blackboard on a regular basis

    Once you get to the welcome page, click on the Electronic Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel  course link on the right, and you will go to the course site. Familiarize yourself with the course site and if you have any questions please email your instructor with your concerns. Get your textbook and get started with your initial assignments. A major key to your success in this course will be keeping up with both the reading and other assignments.   

    Accommodations 

    If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with me by email and be sure to allow at least one week to arrange appropriate accommodations.

     

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