A computerized speadsheet is probably the most versatile of all computer applications. Although its primary purpose is to perform multiple simultaneous computations, Excel also has components that enable it to perform word processing, manage databases and display graphical information in a useful, albeit limited manner. This course will follow the text closely but will also incorporate interesting and useful spreadsheet applications found in everyday life as supplemental material. The student will gain proficiency in applying speadsheets to many areas through intensive, hands-on exercises.

The instructor holds a strong belief that in today's world computer applications are most useful when utilized in the context of a networked computing environment. The student will be expected to become proficient working in a networked environment utilyzing electronic mail, personal storage space on a network server and resources available on the internet.

The text for the course this semester is SmartStart Excel for Windows 95 by Ralph Duffy. The publisher is Que. More information about the course and instructor is given below

Other Materials
• Sample Student Data
• Midterm Exam
• Final Exam

Constantine "Conny" Roussos

Dr. Roussos is a Professor of Computer Science and has been at Lynchburg College since 1981. He formerly served as Director of College Computing Services and Chair of the Computer Science Department. Dr. Roussos received a B.A. degree in mathematics from Old Dominion University, an M.S. degree in mathematics from the College of William and Mary, and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Virginia.

E-Mail: roussos@acavax.lynchburg.edu

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