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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 for Summer 2026:
Students should have access to a laptop with a spreadsheet program.
RecommendedTextbook:
Microsoft Excel 365 Bible (2nd Edition) byMichael Alexander, Dick Kusleika,Wiley,
2025, ISBN: 978-1394298242
Course Materials for Fall 2026:
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