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padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><b><span style='color:black'>COSC 116:&nbsp; Spreadsheeting.&nbsp; </span></b><span style='color:black'>This course covers the basic to advanced features using Microsoft Excel.&nbsp; It will include working with formulas and many functions (statistical, financial, date/time, logical, etc.).&nbsp; Students will learn to format worksheets, create and modify charts, work with imported data, work with editing and Web tools, record simple macros, and use data analysis features like data tables, solver, and scenarios. This course can be used (if a student opts to review all parts of the accompanying textbook) in preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist for Excel 2010 industry certification exam.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>The information below is applicable to BOTH the classroom and online-based classes& </span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=5 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>What are the prerequisites? </span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><b><u><span style='color:black'>Prerequisites</span></u></b><span style='color:black'>: MATH 096 or APAL 061; ENGL 095 or APEN 070; RDNG 113 or APRD 081.&nbsp; Failure to meet these requirements prior to this course could seriously jeopardize your success in this course.&nbsp; Students should You must consult with the instructor prior to beginning the course if you have not met these requirements.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>In addition to the above, you should also be comfortable with general computer usage, including use of the Internet, e-mail, file management, uploading/downloading files, and general functionality of Windows XP/Vista/7 operating systems.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.6pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=3 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.6pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>When do the classes begin and end?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.6pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:16.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>The classes begin and end according to the regular, 16-week semester format.&nbsp; (You can complete the class earlier, depending upon how quickly you choose to complete all assignments, but there are minimum deadlines you must adhere to.)&nbsp; The course is managed using San Juan College s ANGEL course management system (<a href="https://angel.sanjuancollege.edu/default.asp">https://angel.sanjuancollege.edu/default.asp</a>).&nbsp; Access to the classes should be available on the Friday afternoon prior to the first day of the semester.&nbsp; You are STRONGLY encouraged to log in as early as possible in order to complete the mandatory orientation (see below).</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=3 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>Who is teaching the course?&nbsp;</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:16.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>The instructor for the spreadsheeting classes is Daniel Ziesmer, the lead instructor for the course.&nbsp; You can e-mail him at <a href="mailto:ziesmerd@sanjuancollege.edu">ziesmerd@sanjuancollege.edu</a>, or call (505)566-3506.&nbsp; E-mail is the best method to contact the instructor (especially during the Summer and Winter breaks).</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=8 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>Will I have to meet face-to-face with my instructor or other students?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>This course is offered in two formats: twice-weekly in the classroom, and entirely online.&nbsp; <b>Functionally the classes are identical</b>!&nbsp; Both class formats have the same workload, assignments, due dates, general processes, and expectations.&nbsp; There are only two key differences for each format:</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td rowspan=2 style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><b><u><span style='color:black'>Online</span></u></b><span style='color:black'>:</span></p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=style5>1.) The class <b><u>must</u></b> be completed entirely online.&nbsp; Students will utilize the textbook, the Internet, and other study materials to learn about and work through the assignments.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>2.) There is no face-to-face course orientation.&nbsp; Upon logging into the class on ANGEL, a mandatory class orientation will need to be completed prior to having access to certain elements of the course.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td rowspan=3 style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3><u><span style='color:black'>Classroom:</span></u></p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <hr></td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt'> <p class=style5>1.) The class is <b><u>managed</u></b> online, but includes classroom discussion.&nbsp; The first meeting day of each week consists of a lecture and discussion of the week s tutorial/assignment; open lab one-on-one assistance is provided on the second meeting day of each week.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>2.) A basic course orientation will happen on the first regularly scheduled day of class.&nbsp; Like the online students, however, classroom students will also be required to complete the class orientation in ANGEL.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.0pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=6 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:3.0pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>What materials will I need?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:3.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:13.95pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:13.95pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>All students will need the following materials for this class:</span></p> <p class=style2><b><u><span style='color:black'>Textbook</span></u><span style='color:black'>:&nbsp; </span></b>Stewart, K. (2011).&nbsp; Microsoft Office Excel 2010: A Lesson Approach, Complete.&nbsp; McGraw-Hill: New York, NY. ISBN: 978-0-07-733121-4. </p> <p class=style2><span style='color:black' class="style4"> <span class="style1"><strong>Microsoft Office 2010 installed on your personal computer system</strong></span><span class="style2">: Although you can begin the course by downloading a 60-day trial version of the software, you will have to purchase Office 2010 in order to complete the course.</span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <ul> <li> ONLY Office 2010 is an acceptable, supported version of the software!&nbsp; Although it may be possible to complete the course using Office 2007, the instructor does not make any guarantees as to the compatibility of the course files and/or assignments with Office 2007.&nbsp; Students who choose not to use Office 2010 will NOT receive support from the instructor related to file issues or incompatible instruction steps, and will not be exempt from any of the expectations or deadlines of this course impacted by compatibility problems. </li> <li> If you choose to purchase the complete software package, understand that there are several different editions, including Student/Teacher, Standard, Professional, and Ultimate.&nbsp; For the purposes of this class any of these editions will work, but Professional and above are the only ones that include Microsoft Access, which is very expensive to purchase separately if you later take the database course (COSC 185).&nbsp; College students can purchase the Office 2010 Professional Academic edition for only $80 by visiting the following Microsoft website: <a href="http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp"> http://www.theultimatesteal.com/home.asp</a> </li> <li> The trial edition will NOT work for students who have used a trial edition of Office 2010 in the past.&nbsp; Any student who has ever exceeded the expiration date of the trial software will need to purchase a full version of Office 2010. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black' class="style4"> <strong> <span class="style1">Personal Computer</span></u>:</b><span style='color:black'> </span></strong><span style='color:black'> A personally-owned, readily-accessible computer with Internet access and the Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7 operating system is virtually mandatory.&nbsp; Although public access, company-owned, or college-maintained systems can be used for occasional work, due to the workload of this course it is strongly recommended that they not be your sole form of interface with this course.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <span style='color:black' class="style2"> <ul> <li> Be certain you have a reliable Internet connection.&nbsp; Students with unreliable connections will need to make the extra effort to complete and submit work well in advance of deadlines/times.&nbsp; Waiting until the last minute to submit work, only to encounter  network connection problems , is not an acceptable excuse for late work! </li> <li> Publicly available computers (e.g. a public library), workplace computers, and other computing resources that you do not have administrative control over (or consistent, uninterrupted access to) are NOT acceptable alternatives.&nbsp; In most instances these types of computers have restrictions that do not allow you the flexibility to modify or reconfigure the software, which will be necessary in various Lessons throughout this course. </li> <li> Mac and Linux OSes will not work in this course, unless you obtain a virtualization solution that allows for concurrently running a compatible Windows OS.&nbsp; Support for these systems is not available in this course. </li> <li> Be sure to allow for adequate storage space on your hard drive to support the Office 2010 software and store completed assignments (approximately 4.0 GB total).&nbsp; It is highly recommended that you store all files on the hard disk of your computer, and make regular backups for your protection. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt'> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=5 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>Will the course be hard for me?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:.45in'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.45in' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>Students must be willing and able to carefully follow detailed, written instructions and learn through reading and practicing with the software.&nbsp; Besides the assignment load, if working entirely online you can find the course challenging if you find yourself unwilling or unable to commit the necessary time, or take exception to following directions.&nbsp; Students who are self-motivated, computer knowledgeable, and have basic typing skills do best.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:19.35pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:19.35pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>If you don't learn well on your own, please consider enrolling in the classroom section of the course.&nbsp; If you are unsure of yourself on the computer, or have nominal mathematical or typing skills, you may wish to reconsider if this course is best for you right now; there are many other entry-level courses that may be better suited for your needs if you are new to computing (e-mail the instructor for details).&nbsp; If you are specifically considering enrolling in an online class, look over the  Online Readiness Checklist under <a href="http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/pages/1302.asp">Getting Started with Online Learning</a> on the SJC Online Learning webpage to make certain the online environment is the best choice for you.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=3 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>How much time will I have to spend per week on the course?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>You should expect to dedicate <b>9 to 12 hours </b>per week for this class (less if you already have familiarity with spreadsheeting, more if you have a low comfort level with computers).&nbsp; <b>Please do <u>not</u> sign up for the course unless you are prepared to commit this amount of time every week!</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=3 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>Can I go at my own pace?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:16.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style5>Yes and no.&nbsp; You are strongly encouraged to work ahead, and can finish the course <b>as quickly as you want</b>; however, you cannot turn in your work late.&nbsp; Assignments and other homework all have weekly due dates, and they will be strictly enforced.</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:3.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td width="25%" rowspan=12 style='width:25.0%;border:solid windowtext 1.5pt; border-top:none;background:#DADADA;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:navy'>What do I need to do if I decide to take the course?</span></b></p> </td> <td colspan=2 style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:15.0pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:15.0pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>The course space is limited  if you enroll and then don t participate, or drop the course early on, be aware that you are depriving another student (who may not have other options for completing the course) of this opportunity.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>&nbsp;</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>So, if you decide to take the course, do the following:</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3 align=right style='text-align:right'>*</p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>Sign up for the course!</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3 align=right style='text-align:right'>*</p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>Purchase the Textbook and (eventually) Microsoft Office 2010 (the trial edition is only functional for the first 60 days).</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3 align=right style='text-align:right'>*</p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>Make sure that you have your username and password for ANGEL (the same one used to log onto computers at San Juan College); contact the instructor for your log on information (if necessary).</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3 align=right style='text-align:right'>*</p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>Log in to ANGEL.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style3"> <p class=style3 align=right style='text-align:right'>*</p> </td> <td valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt'> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>IMMEDIATELY begin by reading and completing ALL PARTS of the Course Orientation.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:3.95pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:3.95pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2><span style='color:black'>If you have any additional questions, please be certain to e-mail the instructor.&nbsp; Good luck!</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='height:2.5pt'> <td colspan=2 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height:2.5pt' class="style2"> <p class=style2>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html>