University of Maine at Farmington 2021-2022 Catalog
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  TEC 101 - Introduction to Excel VBA

This course will help students obtain practical fluency in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) specifically as it applies to Microsoft Excel.  This is an introductory programming course.  No previous programming experience is assumed, though basic experience with Excel is expected.  This one-credit course is offered in an asynchronous, online format. Offered at least once a year during Winter, May, and Summer.



Credit: 2

  TEC 102 - Introduction to SQL

This course will help students obtain practical fluency in SQL (Structured Query Language) used to create, manipulate and retrieve data from relational database management systems. This is an introductory course. No previous programming or database experience is assumed. This  course is offered in an asynchronous, online format.



Credit: 2

  TEC 103 - Introduction to Python

This course will introduce students to the Python programming language. Syntactical building blocks covering data storage, data manipulation, control structures, input/output and abstractions will be covered. No previous programming or database experience is assumed. This two-credit course is offered in an asynchronous, online format. Winter and Summer Terms.



Credit: 2

  TEC 104 - Introduction to R

This course will introduce students to the R programming language. Syntactical building blocks covering data storage, data manipulation, control structures, input/output and abstractions will be covered. No previous programming or database experience is assumed. This two-credit course is offered in an asynchronous, online format. Winter and Summer Terms.



Credit: 2

  TEC 105 - Data Visualization with Tableau

This course will introduce students to the Tableau data visualization tool. Topics will include connecting to different types of data, data cleaning and preparation, types of visualizations, and adding interactivity.  Winter and Summer Terms.



Credit: 1

  TEC 106 - Intermediate Excel for Business

This course aims to tackle the most common and practical uses of Excel in business. It is designed for students who have a basic working knowledge of Excel and would like to improve efficiency and expand into Excel's more complex functions and data management features. Winter and Summer Terms.



Credit: 1

  TEC 107 - Data Analysis Using Excel

This is a project-based course in which students will go through several iterations of the data clean-up, data analysis, data summary, and written/oral presentation process using Excel as the main tool.  Prerequisites: TEC 101 or TEC 106 Offered: Winter, May/Summer



Credit: 1

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