ECON 150 - Computer Spreadsheets for Economists

First and Second Semester. This is an introduction to the use of spreadsheet software to analyze economic data and calculate economic models. Topics will include: creating, organizing and editing a spreadsheet, finding and importing data off of the Internet, using a spreadsheet to analyze a database, to visually analyze data, to perform financial and other economic analysis, and to create tables and graphs for inclusion into a document. Microsoft Excel 2000 is the software package used in the course.

Prerequisites & Notes
No previous programming experience is assumed. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP will be helpful. Note: CR/NE grading. Enrollment Limit: 20.
Mr. Fernandez


Credits: 2 hours