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AMS 104, Introduction to Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are a critically important tool in many careers, particularly in quantitative fields.  This course explores how to use spreadsheets and how to use them to model real-world situations, such as project management, optimization, budgeting, finance, and more.

 

3 credits

SBC:  QPS; TECH

 

Course Materials required for Fall 2024:

Students should have access to a laptop with a spreadsheet program.

RecommendedTextbook:
"Essential Tools for Process Improvements" by Fred J. Rispoli, Whiz Bang LLC, 2016, ISBN: 978-1-951150-79-2

 

Learning Outcomes for AMS 104, Spreadsheets Technology:

1.)  Acquire a basic understanding of how spreadsheets work
2.)  Engage in modeling problems using mathematics in a spreadsheet context
3.)  Understand the concept of algorithm as a mechanism for processing data and information

 
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