Spreadsheets Syllabus for 2025-2026
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AI Statement

Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting

Amarillo College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, under Title IX and Texas Education Code §51.253–255. Faculty and staff are mandatory reporters and must share any related concerns with the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@actx.edu. Reports and additional information are available at https://www.actx.edu/hr/title-ixtitle-ix. Confidential counseling and advocacy services are available through the Counseling Center and Advocacy & Resource Center.

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

POFI-1349-001 Spreadsheets

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ITSW 1404 

Course Description

Skill development in concepts, procedures, and application of spreadsheets. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Access code for MYLAB IT - includes eTextbook + online homework platforms.

** The textbook listed below and all materials for the class can be accessed with this MyLAB IT access code **

Exploring Microsoft 365: Excel | 2025 edition

ISBN : 0137680287

NOTE: If you purchased the access code for Exploring Office for ITSW 1404, POFI 2301 or BUSG 1404 in Fall 2025 or Spring 1, 2026, you DO NOT need to make any further purchases for this class

Supplies

Supplies:

• Access to a computer — ideally a Windows-based personal computer. (A MacBook will work for most assignments.)

• Reliable internet access

• Storage media (a portable storage device with at least 4 GB capacity, or a cloud storage solution)

• Microsoft 365 subscription with Excel 2025 installed on the computer you will be using

• Please note: A Chromebook cannot be used to complete the majority of assignments.

• Microsoft Office 365 Information:
  Microsoft Office 365 is required for this course. Currently enrolled AC students can access a free subscription. Instructions for downloading and installing Microsoft 365 are available on Blackboard.

Student Performance

Goals and Purpose
This course continues with advanced topics in spreadsheet  while developing skills to create, format, analyze, and share data using Excel. Students will learn to apply advanced formulas and functions—including financial, logical, lookup, math, and statistical functions. We will continue with the study of Pivot tables and learn the advantage of knowing the Power Pivot

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Apply advanced functions to process and analyze data

2. Learn how to use decision-making tools

3. Learn to manage data in multiple sheets/workbook

4. Learn to import, format, and process data from external sources

5. Learn to employ statistical functions to analyze data for decision makeing

6. Summarize data with PivotTables, PivotCharts, and analysis tools.

7. Import/export data and integrate with other applications.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College. The faculty of the BSET Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that comprises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

If student's grade falls below 75, you will need to attend mandatory tutoring as per department policy

Grading Criteria

Student grades are based on the following:  Weekly assignments are due on at their posted due date. The Grader projects will remain open for 2 weeks past the due date. Exams may be made up only in emergencies. If you cannot make it to an in-class assignment/exam day, arrangements may be made with the instructor prior to the date to complete the assignment/exam early. The lowest project grade will be dropped.

Your semester grade will be determined from the following criteria:

• Excel Training + MOS Training - 20%
• Excel Grader Project - 35%
• Final (MOS Excel 365 Associate) - 20%
• Hands-on Project - 15%
• Attendance & Participation - 10%

Final Grade Scale:

• A: 90-100
• B: 80-89
• C: 70-79
• D: 60-69
• F: Below 60

Attendance

Week 1 assignments must be completed by Monday, 3/30 @ 10pm, in order to be considered PRESENT in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.

Check your email daily and turn in assignments on time.

Students should plan on spending a minimum of 6-8 hours per week on this course--outside of the classroom. Actual amounts will vary depending on weekly assignments and topic complexity.

Calendar

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES

• The Underground: AC's new student technology/collaboration lab in the basement of the Ware Student Commons on the Washington Street Campus. The underground labs are also open on Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm
  http://www.actx.edu/underground
• Library:  The newly renovated library is now on the 3rd floor of the Ware Commons. There are computers, study spaces. Library is open also on Saturdays from 2 pm to 6 pm
  https://www.actx.edu/library/
• Computer Services Center: Located within the AC Bookstore, trained staff will diagnose computer-related issues and repair problems on a fee-for-service basis. Laptop rentals are also available. Visit the Computer Services Center website for additional details:
  https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/computer-service-center.
• Student & Faculty Help Center: Located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons, the Help Center provides technical support to students and faculty. The Help Center offers assistance in logging into AC Connect, Blackboard, resetting passwords, and general computing and software questions. Visit the Student & Faculty Help Center website at http://www.actx.edu/ctl/hours-of-operation.
• AC Connect Student Resources
  • https://www.actx.edu/ctl/ac-connect-student-resources

PERSONAL ISSUES

• Advocacy & Resource Center: The Advocacy & Resource Center is located on the first floor of Ware Student Commons. A variety of resources are available in the areas of social services, a food pantry, a clothing closet, and adult student programs. Visit the Advocacy & Resource Center website at http://www.actx.edu/arc/advocacy-and-resource-center.
• Counseling Center: At the Counseling Center, student and counselor work together to develop more personal awareness and the skills needed to overcome barriers to success. All services are free and confidential. Visit the Counseling Center website at: https://www.actx.edu/counseling/index.php.
• Legal Clinic: The Legal Clinic is a free, walk-in clinic assisting enrolled AC students on various legal issues including family law, immigration, probate, landlord-tenant issues, and general legal matters. Visit the Legal Clinic website at https://www.actx.edu/legalstudies/legal-student-intership.