BASIC SOFTWARE SYLLABUS

SEMESTER 2
Summary:
External: 60
Internal: 40
Module 1 : Introduction To MS-Excel
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Modifying A Worksheet
1.1 Formatting Cells
1.2 Formulas and Functions,
1.3 Sorting and Filing
1.4 Macros
1.5 Auto Protect
1.6 Pivot table, Graphics, Charts,
1.7 Page Properties
1.8 Printing
1.9 Hyperlinks
1.10
Data Validation
1.11
Integrating word processor, spread sheets, web pages.

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Module 2 : Advance Excel

2. Formatting a Worksheet:
2.1 Formatting Cells changing data alignment, changing date, number,
character or currency format, changing font, adding borders and colors,
2.2 Printing worksheets, Charts and Graphs Creating, Previewing,
Modifying Charts.
2.3 Integrating word processor, spread sheets, web pages.

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Module 3 : Advance Excel

Functions and SuperpowersFunctions with superpowers
Finding the right functions and how they work
Functions with hidden powers MOD() for patterns, OFFSET() for simple
choices, INDIRECT() to manipulate formulae
Making references to ranges of cells adapt automatically for new data
Array Formulae Array formulae One formula, one million calculations
SUMPRODUCT() - all the gain of an array formula with less of the pain
Tables
3.3.1Tables structure comes to Excel
3.3.2Why Tables are so much more than just a new format
3.3.3 Make your spreadsheets more automatic with a single command
3.3.4 Table formulae instant readability ,Data tools in Tables

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3.4 Advanced Range Names

3.4.1 Advanced Range Names
3.4.2 Use the same name on different sheets
3.4.3 Using the Name Manager
3.4.4 Names in formulae efficient inclusion of Names, the use of
intersections
3.4.5 Formulae in Names how to allocate a formula directly to a Range
Name and why you might need to
3.5 What if? - Using Excel to help you make decisions
3.5.1 Use Goal Seek to find where you need to start to get where you
need to go
3.5.2 Use an Excel Data Table to calculate dozens of possible outcomes
3.5.3Create and manage alternative scenarios
3.5.4 Make more profit or incur less expense by using Excel Solver to
identify the best solution
3.6 Problem solving
3.6.1 Problem solving
3.6.2Calculations that make decisions understanding TRUE ad FALSE
3.6.3What Boolean Logic is and why its useful in practice
3.6.4combining logic and arrays to solve complex problems
Module 4: MS ACCESS
4. MS ACCESS:
Planning the Database
Design Rules
Basic Access Objects
Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports.
Module 5: MS ACCESS with Programming
5. The Getting Started Page and Opening a Database
5.1 Using Keyboard Commands
5.2 Using Contextual Menus
5.3 Working with Database Objects
5.4 Using AND and OR Operators in a Query
5.5 Creating a Form with the Form Wizard
5.6 Creating a Report with the Report Wizard
5.7 Creating Mailing Labels with the Label Wizard
5.8 Finding, Filtering, and Formatting Data
5.9 Sorting Records
5.10Using Common Filters
5.11 Creating an Advanced Filter
5.12 Changing Gridline and Cell Effects
5.13 Changing the Datasheet Font
5.14 Freezing and Hiding a Column

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