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Mar 14, 2026
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OBT 134 - MS Excel and Access I Credits: 5 Variable Credit Course: No
Lecture Hours: 55 Lab Hours: 0 Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0 Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0
Course Description: Use Microsoft Excel for PCs to create, edit, and format spreadsheets; write formulas and use functions to find numerical solutions; create charts and add graphics to create visual interest; and manage worksheet data. Use Microsoft Access for PCs to create, edit, and manage database tables; establish table relationships; filter, query, and sort data; and create forms and reports.
Prerequisite: Strongly Recommended: Basic computer skills and the ability to type by touch are strongly recommended. (For PCs only). Meets FQE Requirement: No Integrative Experience Requirement: No
Student Learning Outcomes
- Create, enter, and edit data in spreadsheets.
- Format worksheets in a uniform, attractive style.
- Write formulas using mathematical operators and absolute and mixed cell references.
- Find numerical solutions using common mathematical, statistical, financial, date and time, and logical functions.
- Create, modify, and format charts.
- Create diagrams and use other graphical devices to add visual interest to worksheets.
- Manage multiple Excel worksheets.
- Create and modify database tables to organize business or personal records.
- Modify and manage database tables to ensure that data is accurate and up to date.
- Create relationships between Access tables.
- Design queries to extract data needed for reporting or decision making.
- Design forms and reports to meet communication needs.
- Manage the electronic storage of files.
- Analyze workplace scenarios requiring number-based solutions or the analysis and reporting of data and apply appropriate strategies to arrive at solutions using Excel and Access.
Course Contents
- Microsoft Excel: Worksheet creation and editing.
- Microsoft Excel: Formatting techniques.
- Microsoft Excel: Formula-writing concepts.
- Microsoft Excel: Common Excel functions.
- Microsoft Excel: Chart creation and modification.
- Microsoft Excel: Graphic enhancements.
- Microsoft Excel: Basic workbook management techniques.
- Microsoft Access: Relational database concepts.
- Microsoft Access: Table design and creation.
- Microsoft Access: Table relationships.
- Microsoft Access: Data filtering and sorting.
- Microsoft Access: Query design.
- Microsoft Access: Basic form design.
- Microsoft Access: Basic report design.
Instructional Units: 5
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