Business 91L

Business Productivity Tools

Challenge Exam

A challenge exam is given at the start of each semester.

You must be enrolled in the course before taking the challenge exam.

Students who are proficient in Excel Word and PowerPoint should take the exam.

Students who pass the exam will receive course credit and will not attend classes.

Students who fail the exam attend classes. There is no penalty for failing the exam.

Challenge exams will only be offered in the first 2 weeks of the semester.

We do not offer individual challenge exams.

Summer 2008 Exam Date: June 5 (Office 2003)

Given in class. Do not click on the sign-up link. below.

Fall 2008 Exam Dates: August 23 and August 30 (Office 2007)

Go here to sign up for the Fall exam:

Study Guide - what you’ll need to know for the Excel portion of the exam.

Business 91-L - Summer/ Fall 2008 Schedule
Afternoon classes last 5-6 weeks. Evening classes last 10 weeks. Sections start on different dates. All sections meet in BBC 301. Business Productivity Tools is the recommended (not required) textbook. Author: Splane, Publisher: Kendall Hunt The Summer class will cover Office 2003 Fall classes will cover Office 2007
Section	Code	Days	Times	Instructor	Dates	Syllabus
Summer	30032	T/TH	3:00 – 4:15 PM	Splane, Mike	6/3 – 7/10	SUMMER 08
1	40337	M	6:00 – 7:15 PM	Kwan, Patricia	9/8 – 11/17
2	40338	M	7:30 – 8:45 PM	Kwan, Patricia	9/8 – 11/17
3	40339	M/W	1:30 – 2:45 PM	Splane, Mike	9/8 – 10/8
4	40340	M/W	1:30 – 2:45 PM	Splane, Mike	10/13 – 11/17
5	40341	M/W	3:00 – 4:15 PM	Splane, Mike	9/8 – 10/8
6	40342	M/W	3:00 – 4:15 PM	Splane, Mike	10/13 – 11/17
7	40343	T/TH	1:30 – 2:45 PM	Splane, Mike	9/9 – 10/9
8	43034	T/TH	1:30 – 2:45 PM	Splane, Mike	10/14 – 11/13
9	40344	T/TH	3:00 – 4:15 PM	Splane, Mike	9/9 – 10/9
10	42166	T/TH	3:00 – 4:15 PM	Splane, Mike	10/14 – 11/13

*Course Material*
Help for Students
Computer Basics – Helpful Tips	Word and Windows Basics
Handouts (The Textbook):	Additional Course Information:
Internet Explorer Tips	Fire Fox Tips
Introduction to Excel	Keyboard Shortcuts for Excel
Word Tricks & Tips	Keyboard Shortcuts for Word
Excel Formulas - Basics	Excel Tips and Techniques
Introduction to Power Point	Presentation Tips
Excel Charts	Media and Sounds in PowerPoint
Excel Data Functions	Office 2007 Guide
Tutorials:
Word Tutorials	Excel Tutorials
PowerPoint (Great Site!)	Charts
Other Useful Information:
Auto-Formatted Reference Citations Generate standard MLA & APA citations.
Plagiarism Self-Testing Tutorial Learn what is ok and what is not ok.
Ice Dreams A sample business plan
Advice on Becoming an Awesome Student Mike’s tips
How to be Happier at Work Improve your “soft skills”
Business Topics for Student Papers Some provocative ideas

Course Links:

Usha Andra's Home Page

· Entrepreneurship Interest Survey 2005-2007
· Students interested in starting their own business:
Total (1000 students from 31 sections of 91L)	Yes = 600	Maybe = 160	No = 240
Cumulative Percentages	60%	16%	24%