Class information

BA106 Intro to Excel for Bus Data

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  • CRN: 33310
  • Credits: 2
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 22 through August 15, 2026, Erin Lin

Class materials

Textbooks

Find out which textbooks are required for this class.

Details about this class

This is a fully online class, so there are no regularly scheduled meeting times, and you can complete coursework when it suits your schedule.  The weekly due date is Sunday 11:59 PM.

The cost of the required digital materials for this course, including the textbook, have been included in your class fee. Links to access these materials will be done through the weekly models in D2L. We will be using the Publisher's learning platform, SIMNet, to complete assignments. Students will have continued access to the textbook and SIMnet for BA 169Z (formerly BA 216A) – Data Analytics with Excel, the next Excel based course in the Business programs area.

Technology

Students are required to use Excel 2019 or newer (Office 365) for this class. This course is best suited for Windows‑based PCs. You must download and install the desktop version of Excel on your device; the online version is NOT supported for this class.

Important Notes

  • Google Chromebooks and iPads are not compatible for this class.

  • Mac Users: Some Microsoft Office features used in this course are not fully supported on macOS. To ensure full functionality, it is recommended that you either:

    • Use a dual‑boot/partition setup that runs Windows, or

    • Access a Windows environment through PCC Splashtop.

    If you need Splashtop access, notify your instructor as soon as possible so they can request access from IT.

    More information about Splashtop can be found here: https://www.pcc.edu/technology/services/splashtop/

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.