Course Outline

School: Business

Department: Business Management

Course Title: Applied Business Software 2

Course Code: COMP 126

Course Hours/Credits: 56

Prerequisites: COMP 106

Co-requisites: N/A

Eligible for Prior Learning, Yes

Assessment and Recognition:

Originated by: Kerri Shields

Creation Date: Fall 2014

Revised by: Kerri Shields

Revision Date: Winter 2023

Current Semester: Winter 2024

Approved by:

Chairperson/Dean

Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline.

Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for
additional copies.

This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands

Centennial is proud to be a part of a rich history of education in this province and in this city. We
acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with
the communities we serve and build the future through learning and through our graduates. Today the
traditional meeting place of Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and
we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of
the Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honor all
our relations.

Course Description
Digital literacy skills in managing information and communication technology (ICT) are imperative in
today’s workplace as businesses continue to utilize technology to gain a competitive advantage. College
graduates who can locate, gather, and organize information using appropriate technology and information
systems will be able to compete for employment and be more successful in their jobs.

In this course, students are introduced to spreadsheets and database software concepts. Students build
technology skills as they apply formulas and functions, use pivot tables, and create charts using Microsoft
Excel to solve business problems, analyze data, and make decisions. Students learn how to create and
query data using Microsoft Access, a relational database management system, as well as how to
integrate database and spreadsheet data between Microsoft Office software programs.

Students will have an opportunity to attempt the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Associate Exam.
MOS exams may be scheduled during class time or on weekends or evenings and must be proctored;
therefore students will be provided the exam date/time early in the semester so as to arrange their
schedules accordingly.

MOS exam criteria and details can be referenced on the Microsoft website. Centennial College School of
Business is a Certiport Authorized Test Center (CATC) and MOS exams are scheduled on various dates
throughout the year (refer to http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-
business/microsoft-office-specialistcertificate/ for details).

Program Outcomes
Successful completion of this and other courses in the program culminates in the achievement of the
Vocational Learning Outcomes (program outcomes) set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities in the
Program Standard. The VLOs express the learning a student must reliably demonstrate before
graduation. To ensure a meaningful learning experience and to better understand how this course and
program prepare graduates for success, students are encouraged to review the Program Standard by
visiting http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/. For apprenticeship-based programs,
visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards.

Course Learning Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
1. Produce spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for a variety of business needs (e.g., cash flow
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analysis, budgeting, cost estimating, inventory management, and financial reporting).

2. Create, maintain, and retrieve data in a Microsoft Access relational database.
3. Analyze and interpret data for problem-solving and decision-making processes.
4. Analyze a business case/situation and use appropriate technology to record, organize and present
information in a form that will clearly be understood by end users and management (e.g., charts,
tables, functions/formulas, queries, lists, images; using suitable language and terminology).
5. Use appropriate mathematical tools, statistical tools and software to process data, identify trends,
solve business enquiries and produce reports.
6. Solve a business need by integrating Microsoft Office software programs to produce a complete
business solution for information storage, manipulation, and presentation.

Essential Employability Skills (EES)

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:
1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information
systems.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
*There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be
assessed in this course.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes

N/A

Methods of Instruction
Hands-on tutorials, video, skills assessment software

Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials

Text Book(s):
Course Materials are included as a component of the course and will be provided to students by the
professor.
Online Resource(s):
As above
Material(s) required for completing this course:
As above
Custom Courseware:
As above

Classroom and Equipment Requirements

Computer, Microsoft Office, GMetrix, Certiport Compass, Internet, email

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Evaluation Scheme
➮ Excel Project 1: Students complete an Excel hands-on project.
➮ GMetrix Excel Test 1: GMetrix hands-on assessment test.
➮ Excel Project 2: Students complete an Excel hands-on project.
➮ GMetrix Excel Test 2: GMetrix hands-on assessment test.
➮ GMetrix Excel Associate Practice Exam: GMetrix hands-on assessment test.
➮ MOS Excel Associate Exam: Assessment of students' Excel skills in the Excel portion of the course.
This is a Microsoft Office Specialist Industry-standard Exam. Students who obtain 70% or more on
the exam will gain MOS certification.
➮ Integrating MsOffice Office Project: Students complete this project whereby they integrate Microsoft
Office software programs to produce a complete business solution.
➮ GMetrix Access Test: GMextrix hands-on assessment test.
Evaluation Name CLO(s) EES GCE Weight/100
Outcome(s) Outcome(s)
Excel Project 1 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 10
10
GMetrix Excel Test 1 1, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 10 10
Excel Project 2 1, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 3, 10 10
GMetrix Excel Test 2 1, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 10 10
GMetrix Excel Associate Practice Exam 1, 3, 4, 5 2, 3, 4, 10 10
MOS Excel Associate Exam 1, 3, 4 2, 3, 4, 10 25
Integrating MsOffice Office Project 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 15
6, 10
GMetrix Access Test 2, 3, 4 4, 6, 10 10
Total 100%
If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for
advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious
illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test.

All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not
wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class,
communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.

When writing tests, students must be able to produce official Centennial College photo identification or
they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.

Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where the
student’s identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually
through remote access to the student's computer and web camera. Students must communicate in writing
to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date if they require an
alternate assessment format to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.

Student Accommodation
The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) (http://centennialcollege.ca/calcs)
provides programs and services which empower students in meeting their wellness goals,

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accommodation and disability-related needs. Our team of professional psychotherapists, social workers,
educators, and staff offer brief, solution-focused psychotherapy, accommodation planning, health and
wellness education, group counselling, psycho-educational workshops, adaptive technology, and peer
support. Walk in for your first intake session at one of our service locations (Ashtonbee Room L1-04,
Morningside Room 190, Progress Room C1-03, The Story Arts Centre Room 285, Downsview Room 105)
or contact us at calcs@centennialcollege.ca, 416-289-5000 ext. 3850 to learn more about accessing
CALCS services.

Use of Dictionaries
• Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.
• Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.

Program or School Policies

N/A

Course Policies
Passing Grade: Students must submit completed assessments for both the Excel and Access sections of
the course. In addition, students must obtain an overall course grade of at least 50% in order to pass the
course.

Missed Tests or in-class assessments: Students who are absent from a test or in-class assessment with a
valid reason should request a make-up test/assessment. Students should email their professor
immediately upon absence (within 48 hours of absence) and arrange to submit professional
documentation (as determined by College) to their professor stating the reason for absence. Note: Make-
up test date may be scheduled at the end of the semester in the evening, the day, or on a weekend.

Late Homework Assignments: Students should submit assignments on or before the given due date.
Homework assignments submitted after the due date will incur a late assignment penalty of 20% loss of
marks per day late (including weekends and holidays). There will be no penalty for work missed for a
justifiable reason with supporting, professional documentation (as determined by the College) as
evidence of reason.

Students need to inform their professor of any situation that arises during the semester that may have an
adverse effect on their academic performance, and request, well in advance, any necessary
considerations according to the policies. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals.

College Policies
Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student
conduct.

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from
discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents
of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly.

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Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity.
Forms of academic dishonesty include cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation, among others. Breaches
of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment or course, suspension, or expulsion
from the college. Students are bound to the College’s AC100-11 Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
policy.

To learn more, please visit the Libraries information page about Academic Integrity
https://libraryguides.centennialcollege.ca/academicintegrity and review Centennial College's Academic
Honesty Module:
https://myappform.centennialcollege.ca/ecentennial/articulate/Centennial_College_Academic_Integrity_M
odule_%202/story.html

Use of Lecture/Course Materials

Materials used in Centennial College courses are subject to Intellectual Property and Copyright
protection, and as such cannot be used and posted for public dissemination without prior permission from
the original creator or copyright holder (e.g., student/professor/the College/or third-party source). This
includes class/lecture recordings, course materials, and third-party copyright-protected materials (such as
images, book chapters and articles). Copyright protections are automatic once an original work is created,
and applies whether or not a copyright statement appears on the material. Students and employees are
bound by College policies, including AC100-22 Intellectual Property, and SL100-02 Student Code of
Conduct, and any student or employee found to be using or posting course materials or recordings for
public dissemination without permission and/or inappropriately is in breach of these policies and may be
sanctioned.

For more information on these and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/about-
centennial/college-overview/college-policies.

Students enrolled in a joint or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic
policies.

PLAR Process
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR is a process by
which course credit may be granted for past learning acquired through work or other life experiences. The
PLAR process involves completing an assessment (portfolio, test, assignment, etc.) that reliably
demonstrates achievement of the course learning outcomes. Contact the academic school to obtain
information on the PLAR process and the required assessment.

This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in
part, without the prior permission of Centennial College.

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Topical Outline (subject to change):

Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Evaluation
Name and Date
Weight
1 Course Overview Course Outline •Review the course outline Discussion,
Lesson,
Review of College College Policies •Review Learning Management System Demonstration, Video,
Systems (LMS) – eCentennial Hands-on exercises
College Systems and
Review Outlook 365 Email Review •Review myCentennial, H: drive, and Outlook
Email 365 Email
Digital Literacy
Review Digital •Review Digital Literacy
Literacy Excel Associate Lesson
1: Introducing Excel •Use the Backstage view to create, save,
Introduction to Excel open, and close workbooks
2 Constructing Cell Data Excel Associate Lesson •Enter and edit data in a worksheet Discussion,
2: Constructing Cell Lesson,
Using Formulas Data •Cut, copy, paste data Demonstration, Video,
Hands-on exercises
Formatting the Excel Associate Lesson •Insert, delete, and modify columns and rows
Worksheet 3: Using Formulas
•Insert, delete, move and copy worksheets
Excel Associate Lesson
4: Formatting the •Create and edit simple formulas
Worksheet
•Use relative, mixed, and absolute references

•Use the IF function, statistical and text

functions

•Format numbers and use cell styles

•Apply and remove conditional formatting

•Apply background colours and patterns to

cells
3 Viewing and Printing Excel Associate Lesson •Arrange worksheet windows, split and freeze Discussion,
Workbooks 5: Viewing and Printing panes Lesson,
Workbooks Demonstration, Video,
Working with Charts •Preview and print worksheets Hands-on exercises
Excel Associate Lesson
6: Working with Charts •Change printing margins, orientation, paper

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Evaluation
Name and Date
Weight
size and scale

•Insert and modify headers and footers

•Create, modify and move charts

•Create, customize and remove sparkline

charts

•Use the Quick Analysis Tool

4 Organizing Data Excel Associate Lesson •Create, modify and delete range names Discussion,
7: Organizing Data Lesson,
Using Data Tools •Create and modify a table Demonstration, Video,
Excel Associate Lesson Hands-on exercises
8: Using Data Tools •Sort and filter data

•Find and Replace data in the worksheet

•Change worksheet document properties

•Use the Document Inspector tool

•Use the Accessibility Checker tool

5 Excel GMetrix Test 1 Review Excel Associate Summative Assessment Summative GMetrix Excel
Lessons 1-8 Assessment Test 1
Excel Project 1 (Associate
Lessons 1-6)
(10%)

Excel Project
1 (10%)
6 Advanced Functions Excel Expert Lesson 2: •Use the lookup functions CHOOSE, INDEX, Discussion,
and Formulas Advanced Functions MATCH, HLOOKUP and VLOOKUP Lesson,
and Formulas Demonstration, Video,
Data Analysis Using •Use the Error Checking Tool to mark Hands-on exercises
Pivot Tables and Pivot Excel Expert Lesson 3: possible incorrect formulas
Charts Data Analysis Using
Pivot Tables and Pivot •Configure Data Validation
Charts
•Create, format and customize pivot tables

•Create, format and customize pivot charts

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Evaluation
Name and Date
Weight
7 Advanced Charts, Excel Expert Lesson 5: •Use advanced chart types Discussion,
Functions, and What- Advanced Charts, Lesson,
If Analysis Functions, and What-If •Use financial functions Demonstration, Video,
Analysis Hands-on exercises
Manipulate Data and •Use conditional logic functions
Use Macros Excel Expert Lesson 6:
Manipulating Data and •Use the Goal Seek tool to perform what-if
Using Macros analysis

•Use the Scenario Manager to perform what-if

analysis

•Use the Fill Series feature

•Outline data using automatic subtotals

•Group and ungroup data

•Create and use macros

•Copy macros among workbooks

8 GMetrix Excel Test 2 Review Excel Expert Summative Assessment Summative GMetrix Excel
Lessons 2, 3, 5 and 6 Assessment Test 2 (Expert
Excel Project 2 Lessons 2, 3,
5,6) (10%)

Excel Project
2 (10%)
9 GMetrix Excel Review Excel Associate Summative Assessment Summative GMetrix Excel
Associate Practice Lessons 1-8 Assessment Associate
Exam Practice Exam
(Associate
MOS Excel Associate Lessons 1-8)
Exam (10%)

MOS Excel
Associate
Exam
(Associate
Lessons 1-8)
(25%)

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Evaluation
Name and Date
Weight
10 Database Essentials Access Lesson 1: •Use backstage view Discussion,
Database Essentials Lesson,
Creating Database •Define data types Demonstration, Video,
Tables Access Lesson 2: Hands-on exercises
Creating Database •Create a database
Working with Tables Tables
and Database •Create a table
Records Access Lesson 3:
Working with Tables •Enter, edit, and delete records
Modifying Tables and and Database Records
Fields •Define a primary key
Access Lesson 4:
Modifying Tables and •Find and replace data
Fields
•Sort and filter data
11 Creating Forms Access Lesson 5: •Create a form Discussion,
Create Forms Lesson,
Creating Reports •Sort data within a form Demonstration, Video,
Access Lesson 6: Hands-on exercises
Creating Queries Create Reports •Create a report

Access Lesson 7: •Sort data within a report

Create and Modify
Queries •Create a query

•Add a table to a query

•Add criteria to a query

•Sort and filter data within a query

12 Importing and Access Lesson 14: •Import external data into Access tables Discussion,
Exporting Data Import and Export Data Lesson,
•Export Access data to alternate formats Demonstration, Video,
Integrating Microsoft Hands-on exercises
Office •Create PowerPoint slides from a Word
outline

•Copy Access query results to a PowerPoint

slide

•Embed an Excel table into a PowerPoint

slide

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Evaluation
Name and Date
Weight
13 Integrating Microsoft Review Access Summative Assessment Summative Integrating
Office Project Lessons 1-7 and 14 Assessment Microsoft
Office Project
(15%)
14 GMetrix Access Test Review Access Summative Assessment Summative GMetrix
Lessons 1-7 and 14 Assessment Access Test
(Access
Lessons 1-7
and 14) (10%)

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