Spring 2026 Course Syllabus Course: ITSW-2334 (Section: 71, CRN: 11580) Advanced Spreadsheets

Instructor Information
Instructor	Adriane Champagne
Email	champagneam@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6416
Office	Student Success Center - Room: 130
Office Hours	Monday 8:00 a.m.-noon; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-12:30; Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to noon Thursday 9:30-Noon.  Other office hours available by email appointment.
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description	Advanced techniques for developing and modifying spreadsheets. Includes macros and data analysis functions.
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.  ISBN: 9780357882221        New Perspectives Collection, Microsoft Office 365 Excel: Comprehensive       Author: Patrick Carey | 1st Edition | Copyright 2025        Cengage             Printed required
Additional Materials/Resources	Computer with reliable internet access Microsoft Excel access Notebook to take notes.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	Pass an Introduction to Spreadsheets, a computer applications course, or equivalent. Instructor approval may be required.
Learning Outcomes	Create and design macros; use data analysis features; and develop solutions using linked worksheets.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Demonstrates professionalism in the administrative workplace environment. • Uses appropriate business administration skills. • Uses appropriate office software applications. • Creates effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices. • Evaluates business documents.
Lecture Topics Outline	Syllabus review, Blackboard and Self Service Banner Analyzing and charting Financial Data Generating report from multiple worksheets and workbooks Report Case Problems; Managing Data with Data Tools Summarizing data with pivot tables Problem review and mid term Exam  Performing What-If Analyses  Exploring Financial Tools and Functions Analyzing Data with Business Intelligence Exploring PivotTable Design  PivotTable measures  Developing an Excel Application Case Problems and Review Schedule subject to change
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 01: Online learning Survey Due 01/26/26 Week 02: Preparing an Investment Report Module 4 02/02/26 Week 03: Summarizing Profit and Loss Statements and Quiz Module 4 & 5 02/09/26 Week 04: Case Problem Module 5 02/16/26 Week 05: Analyzing Employment Data and Quiz Module 6 02/23/26 Week 06: Preparing a Social Media Marketing Report and Quiz Module 7 03/02/26 Week 07: Problem review and Mid-term Module 4-7 03/09/26 Week  Spring Break Week 8: Maximizing profits with the Right Product Mix and Quiz Module 8 03/23/26 Week 9: Analyzing a Business Plan Module 7 and Quiz Module 9 03/30/26 Week 10: Presenting Sales and Revenue Data Module 10 04/06/26 Week 11: Summarizing Sales and Revenue Data and Quiz Module 11 04/13/26 Week 12: Pivot Table Measures Module 11.3 04/20/26 Week 13: Creating a Data Entry App and Quiz Module 12.1 and 12.3 04/27/26 Week 14: Case Problems and Review 04/27/26 Week 15: Review & Final Exam 05/12/26 Schedule subject to change
Final Exam Date	May 12, 2026 - 10:11 AM   Through  May 12, 2026 - 10:50 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Assignments/ Quizzes 60%, Exams 40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Announcements: I will post announcements weekly, usually early in the week. These announcements indicate upcoming due dates and notes important to your success in this course. You should READ these Announcements every week. I also recommend using the Blackboard app on your phone, with notifications, so that you immediately receive notices of new announcements for this class. Use only your LSCPA email to communicate with me. Assignments: No emailed work is accepted. You must submit all of your assignments in Blackboard. Homework and/or quizzes will be given each week. The assignments will open by Tuesday and will be due by the following Monday night, except the last week of class. This is subject to change. LATE WORK will only be accepted after meeting with instructor no later than one week after due date. Due dates are given, and enough time is given to complete all work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments and video watching, by the required due dates. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions could result in a 0 being given for the assignment. There may be virtual meetings if needed. I am using these meetings as an opportunity for you to ask questions about the reading material and/or any assignments given. If you need a virtual meeting you will need to email me to schedule one on TEAMS. Grades: All grades will be posted to your Blackboard under MyGrades. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must schedule a virtual meeting on TEAMS or see me during office hours. I will not discuss your grades in front of other students. Exams: Exams will be provided within a Blackboard examination window. The exams will be a hands on submission or timed test that is limited to 60 minutes maximum. Make-up exams will NOT be given. If you miss an exam your lowest test grade counts twice. If you miss two or more exams you will be assigned zeros as your lowest grade will be zero. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date, and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam.  Feedback on specific exam questions will be given 24 hours after the exam is due. You must work alone while taking the exam. Cheating on exams is not acceptable and will be subject to violations of the Academic Dishonesty policy which could include failing the course. Textbooks/supplies: Every student MUST have their own copy of the required textbooks by the end of the first week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. There is an in house copy of the textbook in the Gates Library. You will also need supplies to take notes.  Academic Dishonesty: Copying, stealing, and/or submitting someone else’s work including AI is considered a violation of the Academic Dishonesty policy. Academic Dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. A student violating this policy will receive a zero on any assignment (first offense); a second incidence of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the class and/or meeting with program coordinator and/or department chair. Software Requirements: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Madison Monroe building or Gates Library on campus. Reliable Internet access is required for all my courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. There is access available on campus in the Library and the Madison Monroe building. DO NOT wait until the weekend or last minute to complete class work or exams. Do not complete assignments, quizzes, or exams on a phone or Chrome book as they will not submit properly. If you have a MAC computer it will be difficult to complete this course the book is formatted for a windows computer because that is what industry uses.  "AI Tools in Our Course: This course recognizes that AI tools are increasingly part of the academic and professional landscape. You may use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for brainstorming, outlining, or getting unstuck in your thinking process. However, the final written product must be substantively your own work. When you use AI in your process, you must include a brief appendix to your assignment that explains: 1) which tool you used, 2) what prompts you provided, and 3) how you incorporated or modified the AI-generated content. Using AI without this documentation will be considered an academic integrity violation." E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name and course name. Do not use slang or all caps this is a business professional environment.  Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and a return phone number.
Attendance Policy	Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. ~ To be successful in this course, the student MUST purchase the assigned textbook and log into Blackboard at least 2-3 times weekly. Regular, reliable access to Blackboard via Internet is required for this course. Attendance is monitored via Blackboard reports of logins and interaction with face to face course. ~ Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework by due date and for being prepared for each class face to face or online meeting. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting.
Additional Information	Classroom Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action, leave the classroom and /or a Student Services conduct reporting form will be filled out: using cell phones, playing video out loud, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; surfing the Internet during lecture; and/or displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor and/or other students.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Cristina Lawson Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381