CAB135 or consent of instructor or chairperson.

This course is a continuation of Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel (CAB 135). Students will learn advanced Excel techniques using Microsoft Excel, such as interfacing with external data sources using XML, locating and resolving errors using Excel auditing tools, tracking and managing changes, and managing collaboration on workbooks.

•    Formulate functions and views to analyze, examine, and evaluate data
•    Analyze, plan, design and program a customized Excel application
•    Evaluate and trace formulas and errors
•    Manage data through the use of What-If Analysis, Goal Seeker, and Solver
•    Access external data and apply it using various data analysis tools and techniques
•    Share a workbook with multiple users, and track workbook changes by user
•    Compare and merge multiple workbooks into one workbook
•    Implement custom Themes and Styles, customize graphics, and apply conditional formatting

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

A.  Using Advanced Functions, Conditional Formatting, and Filters
   1. Working with Logical Functions
   2. Using Lookup Tables and Functions
   3. Checking for Data Entry Errors
   4. Summarizing Data Conditionally
   5. Using Advanced Filtering
   6. Using Database Functions to Summarize Data

B.  Developing an Excel Application
   1. Planning an Excel Application
   2. Naming Cells and Ranges
   3. Validating Data Entry
   4. Protecting a Worksheet and Workbook
   5. Adding Worksheet Comments
   6. Working with Macros
   7. Protecting against Macro Viruses
   8. Recording a Macro
   8. Running a Macro
   9. Working with the Macro Editor
   10. Creating Macros Buttons
   11. Saving Workbooks with Macros
   12. Opening a Workbook with Macros

C.  Auditing a Workbook
   1. Tracing an Error
   2. Evaluating a Formula
   3. Using the Watch Window

D.  Performing What-If Analysis
   1. Working with What-If Analysis and Goal Seek
   2. Work with One-Variable Data Tables
   3. Work with Two-Variable Data Tables
   4. Use Scenario Manager
      a. Create a Scenario PivotTable Report
   5. Finding an Optimal Solution Using Solver

E.  Connecting to External Data
   1. Examining Data Sources
      a. Working with Text Files
      b. Working with Connections and Data Ranges
      c. Defining a Trusted Location
   2. Introducing Databases and Queries
      a. Using the Query Wizard
   3. Importing Data into PivotTables and Pivot Charts
   4. Creating a Web Query
      a. Importing Data from the World Wide Web
      b. Importing Data from XML

F.  Creating a Shared Workbook
   1. Sharing a workbook
   2. Tracking changes to a workbook
   3. Merge and compare workbook
   4. Preparing a final workbook version

G.  Work with Enhanced Formatting Tools
   1. Create custom  cell styles
   2. Create custom  table styles
   3. Work with conditional formatting
   4. Work with SmartArt Graphics and Pictures
   5. Work with Themes

Lecture, demonstrations, hands-on, class discussions, short practice exercises.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.

Students will be expected to complete assignments demonstrating skills needed for using the various spreadsheet advanced functions and to take quizzes or exams demonstrating knowledge of concepts and practices.

Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.

Textbooks, online resources, and such other materials deemed appropriate for the topic and assigned by the program and instructor.
SOFTWARE: EXCEL

Evaluation will be based on grades received on spreadsheet assignments and exams.

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.