ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION SYSTEM A COURSE PROJECT REPORT By JIYA (RA2111026010194) Under the guidance of Mr. S. JOSEPH JAMES: Assistant Professor Department Of Computational Intelligence In Partial Fulfilment For the course 18CSC303J - DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In School of Computing FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram MAY 2024SRM UNIVERSITY (Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956) BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE ‘This is to certify that 18CSC303J - DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM project report titled “ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION SYSTEM” is the bonafide work of “JTYA (RA2111026010194)" who undertook the task of completing the project within the allotted time. SIGNATURE Mr. S. Joseph James Assistant Professor Course Faculty - DBMS Dept. of Computational Intelligence SIGNATURE Mr. R. Annie Uthra Professor Head of Department Dept. of Computational IntelligenceABSTRACT The advancement of technology has significantly transformed various aspects of education, including course registration processes. This project focuses on the design and implementation of an Online Course Registration System (CRS) to streamline andenhance the efficiency of the registration process for students and administrators alike. Thesystem aims to replace traditional paper-based methods with a user-friendly web-based platform accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Administrators have access to comprehensive dashboards where they can manage course offerings, set registration deadlines, monitor enrollment statistics, and generate reports. Additionally, the system incorporates automated notifications to remind students and administrators of important deadlines and updates. The OCRS allows students to browse available courses, view course descriptions, prerequisites, and available slots. Upon selection, students can register for courses, drop courses, and modify their schedules within designated deadlines. ‘The system employs secure authentication mechanisms to ensure data integrity and user privacy. The design and implementation of OCRS involve utilizing modem web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript for the frontend, and PHP, Python, or Java for the backend. A robust database management system like MySQL or PostgreSQL is employed to store and manage course data, student information, and registration records securely.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to express our gratitude to our Professor, Mr. S. Joseph James who gave us the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic "ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION SYSTEM " which also helped us in doing a lot of research and we came to know about so many new things we are thankful to him. We are also thankful to all the other faculty, teaching, and non-teaching staff members of our department for their kind co-operation and help. Lastly, we would also like to thank our friends who helped us a lot in finishing this project within the limited time, We are making this project not only for marks but to also increase our knowledge. JIYA (RA2111026010194)DEX CONTENTS Particulars Page no INTRODUCTION 1 PROJECT FEATURES AND OBJECTIVES BACK-END DESIGN, FRONT-END DESIGN MODULE IMPLEMENTATION 10 APPLICATIONS 20 CONCLUSION 21 BIBILOGRAPHY 22LIST OF FIGURES CONTENT: [Link] Particulars Page no 3.1.1 | ERDIAGRAM 6 3.1.2 | SCHEMA DIAGRAM 7 4.1. | TABLES LIST 10 4.1.2 | INBUILT FUNCTIONS 14 4.13 | NESTED QUERIES 15 4.14 | SET OPERATORS AND VIEWS 17 4.1.5 | PROCEDURES AND FUNCTIONS 18 4.1.6 | STUDENT DETAILS 19CHAPTERT INTRODUCTION In the realm of education management, the Online Course Registration System (OCRS) represents a transformative leap forward, blending convenience, accessibility, and academic diversity. Hamessing the capabilities of digital platforms, OCRS offers students and administrators a streamlined and user-friendly solution to navigate the complexities of course registration processes. AC its core, OCRS seeks to replace outdated paper-based methods with ‘a dynamic web-based platform, empowering users to explore course offerings, manage schedules, and monitor enrolment status from any location with internet access. Central to the efficacy of OCRS is its integration of modern web development technologies and robust database management systems. Employing a blend of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend technologies such as PHP, Python, or Java, the system ensures a seamless user experience while prioritizing data security and integrity. Moreover, leveraging the power of database management systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL, OCRS efficiently stores and manages course data, student information, and registration records, facilitating accurate and reliable transactional processes. Our project endeavours to bridge the gap between traditional course registration methods and cutting-edge technological solutions, aiming to redefine the academic experience for students and administrators alike. By hamessing the capabilities of modem technology and data-driven insights, OCRS seeks to optimize course selection, streamline administrative tasks, and enhance overall efficiency within educational institutions. Through a fusion of innovation, accessibility, and user-centric design principles, we aspire to shape the future of education management, one registration at a time.1.1 Software Database — MySQL, The backbone of our Online Course Registration System (OCRS) relies on MySQL, serving as both the backend and frontend database solution. MySQL effectively manages data storage, retrieval, and processing, ensuring seamless interactions between users and the platform. Furthermore, MySQL Workbench offers an intuitive frontend interface, empowering developers with a user-friendly platform for database design, modeling, and administration. Together, these components integrate seamlessly to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability, enabling our system to deliver a streamlined and efficient registration experience for students and administrators. 1.2 Advantages of MySQL 1. Data Integrity: MySQL guarantees the integrity of stored data within the OCRS database, crucial for accurately managing course offerings, student registrations, and administrati ve records, thereby ensuring a reliable user experience. 2. Scalability: As the user base of OCRS grows, MySQL's scalability ensures it can handle ine sed data volumes and user interactions without compromising system performance. 3. Performance: MySQL's efficient query processing and indexing capabilities facilitate fast retrieval of course information, registration processing, and system responsiveness. 4, Reliability: Features such as ACID compliance and crash recovery mechanisms ensure the reliability of data storage and transaction processing, minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption. 5. Security: MySQL offers robust security features to safeguard sensitive user data, including secure authentication mechanisms and encryption protocols, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of user information within OCRS.CHAPTER II 2.1MAIN FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY 1, User Management 2. Course Management Registration Processing Payment Integration Rating Feedback Reporting and Analytics 2.2 OBJECTIVES + Develop an intuitive Online Course Regi tration System. ‘Enhance user satisfaction and streamline registration processing. * Provide effective tools for course management and analysis. ‘Ensure data security and compliance. * Drive academic institution growth through student engagement and retention, «Ensure user-friendly and efficient course registration, ‘* Facilitate effective communication between students and administrators, 2.3 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT MODULES This includes a total of six modules and its descriptions are studied in detail. User Management Module * Course Management Module + Registration Processing Module Payment Integration Module + Rating Module * Feedback Module2.4 MODULE DESCRIPTION 2.4.1 User Management Modul ‘+ Handles user registration, authentication, and profile management. ‘© Includes an admin panel for managing users and permissions. 2.4.2. Course Management Module: ‘© Allows administrators to add, edit, and delete courses, set registration deadlines, and Displays available courses, their descriptions, prerequisites, and available slots. ‘* monitor enrollment statistics. 2.4. Registration Proces: g Modul © Facilitates course registration, modification, and withdrawal within designated deadlines. ‘* Sends automated notifications to remind users and administrators of important deadlines and updates. 2.4.4 Payment Integration Module: ‘+ Integrates secure payment gateways, supports multiple payment methods, and ensures seamless transaction processing for course fees, 2.4.5 Rating Module: ‘+ Enables students to rate courses and instructors, + Aggregates ratings for courses and provides analytics on user ratings 2.4.6 Feedback Module ‘+ Allows students to provide feedback on overall system performance and course, ‘© Manages student inquiries and complaints, facilitating communication between students and administratorsCHAPTER III 3.1 BACK-END DESIGN ‘The back- nd design of the Online Course Registration System (OCRS) is fundamental for creating a reliable and efficient web application. It encompasses defining clear requirements, selecting the appropriate technology stack, and architecting the system for scalability, performance, and security. With meticulous planning and implementation, the back-end design establishes the groundwork for a stable and successful platform, Database: The database schema for OCRS includes tables such as thlcourses, thlstudents, tables store essential tblregistrations, tbladmins, tblfeedback, and tblpayments. ‘Th information about courses, students, registrations, administrators, feedback, and payments, respectively, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval API: : RESTful APIs can be developed using PHP, Python, or Java to facilitate seamless communication between the front-end and back-end of OCRS. These APIs enable functionalities such as course browsing, registration processing, user authentication, and payment integration, enhancing the overall user experience. Security: Robust security measures are implemented to safeguard sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. Encryption techniques are employed to protect confidential information, while input validation mechanisms are utilized to mitigate the risk of malicious inputs and SQL injection attacks. Business Logic: Business logic is implemented in the backend to manage user sessions, handle registration processing, calculate course fees, and generate reports, This includes functionalities such as registration tracking, course availability management, and administrative tasks automation, Error Handling: Robust error handling mechanisms are integrated to effectively manage exceptions and ensure uninterrupted operation of OCRS. This involves logging errors,providing informative error messages to users, and implementing retry mechanisms for failed operations, enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction. 3.1.1 Conceptual Database Design (ER-Diagram) Entities — Roles Login Permission User Student Registrations Course Fees eI Aken FIGURE 3.1.1 —ER DIAGRAMPrimary Key and Foreign Key : Primary Key — Course_id, Student_id, Registration_id, Administrator_id, Site_id, Payment_id, User_id, Course_type_id are primary keys, Foreign Key — Course_id , Student_id, Administrator_id , Site_id, Payment_id, User_id, Course_type_id 3.1.2 Logical Database Design (ER Mapping) FIGURE 3.1.2 SCHEMA DIAGRAM«The entities are represented as tables. The tables contain the attributes. ‘The attributes which are used to identify a entity is referred as primary keys. © The referenced attributes from primary key are foreign key of that table. 3.2 FRONT-END DESIGN 3.2.1 Front-end web development details The frontend design of the Online Course Registration System (OCRS) utilizes modern web development technologies and frameworks to create an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Here's an overview of the frontend design: + User Interface Design: The frontend interface of OCRS is designed using HTML, and JavaScript to create visually appealing and responsive user interfaces. This includes designing layouts, navigation menus, forms, and interactive elements to enhance user experience. + Frameworks and Libraries: Frameworks such as Bootstrap or Materialize CSS may be employed to stre line the frontend development process and ensure consistency in design across different pages and components. JavaScript libraries like jQuery may also be used to add dynamic functionalities and enhance user interactions. + Dynamic Content Rendering: JavaScript frameworks like React,js or Vuejs may be utilized for dynamic content rendering, enabling seamless updates to the user interface without requiring full page reloads. This enhances the responsiveness and interactivity of the system.Form Validation: Client-side form validation techniques using JavaScript or specialized libraries such as Yup or Formik are implemented to ensure data integrity and provide real- time feedback to users during data entry. Integration with Backend APIs: Frontend components communicate with the backend server through RESTful APIs, enabling data exchange and interaction between the frontend and backend systems. This allows for functionalities such as user authentication, course browsing, registration processing, and data retrieval. iser Experience Optimization: User experience (UX) design principles are applied to optimize the flow and usability of the frontend interface. This includes intuitive navigation, clear and concise messaging, and accessible design elements to accommodate users with diverse needs and preferences. Overall, MySQL Workbench serves as a powerfull frontend tool for database design, visualization, and administration, enabling efficient development and management of the online course registration system's database infrastructure,CHAPTER IV 4.1 CONSTRUCTION OF RELATIONAL TABLE FROM THE ER DIAGRAM 1. Admin Table - SELECT * FROM online_course_reg.adming id__usermame _passnord eatonDate UupdationDate 1 admin FODS0IeITSGASRDSATSdASGANTIIISI MPDOLTLILLIB MI2OLS1 SEB 2 adnin? password? 2024-03-07 [Link] 2024-03.0721:5%:24 3 acm passwords 240307 [Link] 20240307 [Link] 4 adnind passwords 20240307 [Link] 2024-03-07 [Link] = Pc) = 2. Course Table — ELECT * FROM online_course_reg.course; Ké_courseCode _courseName courseUnt noofSeats ceationDate 1 PHPDL Poe 5 10 2022-02-10 [Link] 2 coon cH 2 25 3 coon Data Structures 5 2» 4 co02 Detsbese Management 5 25 5 COB Software Engneering 5 35 2024-04-22 [Link] 6 coos Digital Marketing 4 2» 2024-04-22 [Link] 7 cons Supply Chain Management 4 25 2024-04-22 08: 8 cons Networking 4 30 2024-04-22 08: ls coor Machine Lesering 5 25 2024-04-22 [Link] 10 coe Cyber Seaurity 4 35 2024-04-22 [Link] 3. Courseenrolls Table — SELECT * FROM online_course_reg.courseenrolls} 4 studenstegno _pincode session department level semester course ervallate 2 wososiz1 = azape 1 202 2 bom2921108:3107 © 1050512500004 2023 Makan «33 3 easosaz0s:sea9 — ro90612 «00005 3023 Operatone 4 2 [Link] 0006127 e000s 2022 33 1 224 o#z208%ss1134. Department Table — SELECT * FROM online_course_reg.departments id department 1 oT 2 eR 2022-02-10 4 Finance 2024-04-22 [Link] 5 Marketing 2024-04-22 [Link] 6 Operations 2024-04-22, 7 Accounts 2024-04-2208 8 Legal 2024-04-22 08: 9 Sales 2024-04-2208: 10 Customer Support 2024-04-22 08: LL Research 7024.04.22) 5. Level Table — SELECT * FROM online course [Link]; id level creationDate i i 2022-02-11 06: 2 2 2022-02-11 06: 3 3 2022-02-11 [Link] 4 1 -2024-04-2208:! 5 2 2024-04-22 08: 6 3 2024-04-22 [Link] 7 4 ~— 2024.04-2208: 6. Semester Table — BELECT * FROM online_course_reg.senesters id _ semester _creationDate updationDate a 2022-02-10 [Link] as 2022-02-10 [Link] 3 3 2022-02-11 [Link], p) pe) 7. Session Table— evect * FROM online_course_reg.sessions id session creatonDate 1 2022 2022-02-10 [Link] 3 2022 2024-04-22 [Link] 4 2023 2024-04-22 [Link]8. Students Table — SELECT * FROM online_course_reg.students; meso = Neha ee Sales 8 = won = Wek Sngh 0008 Castner. = vax = oniaFotd $90) 2003 Reseach. bad a] bos aaa = Um se =m om = 9. Userlog Table — SELECT * FROM online_course_reg.userlog; id _studentRegno _userip _laginTime logout status 1 10606121 = ERT 2022-02-[Link] 1 2 10806121 EO 2022-02-[Link] 1 3 10806121 R523 = 2022-02-[Link] _11-02-20[Link]M 1 prvst | a pruit | Pri] ms prvi] 4.1.1 DDL, DML, DCL, TCL of Online Course Registration System DDL-— fees ene anteeee teen en a peer ee ea ors DML- coe ees ad a e.TCL— em UCase) erie 4.1.2 In- Built functions of Online Course Registration System MYSQL has several built-in functions that can be used to manipulate data, rte4.1.3 Nested Queries of Online Course Registration System[Link] = course. id); Persci Sent eae: re an cy cats rane ir ay cy rr rr cite Eotst ren est)4.1.4 Set Operators & Views of Online Course Registration System ‘The SET Operators in MySQL are basically used to combine the result of more than | select statement and return the output as a single result set.4.1.5 PL/SQL Procedures and Functions of Online Course Registration System PL/SQL subprograms are named PL/SQL blocks that can be invoked with a set of parameters.4.1.6 INSERT STUDENT DETAILS Bl calstoee procedure onine couse reginsersiuset = =X Ener vues orparanetes of your procere acc to ee an SQL er sunnah studentRegno 325 (nd vancuancass) studentlame RIVA fn) vancnancess) pincode 2043 IN] VARCHARG2S5) coe fall online_course_reg-InsertStudent('325', ‘SHRIYA’, '1043') 3B SHRIYA 108 BF ten tpt 2 me SET Ft cane mpc Sutil > 9 004845 SELECT“ FROMerine come pinto LMT, 80 Sree 9 100114 care, coe ep StS) Be etned 211-0114 carne ee sep Siete) Brome 912 OLI7OT car, conese aeShdet(25, ARYA TA) ‘ona 12 OLI7S0 SELECT“ [Link] pst LMT 0100 Sows enedCHAPTER V APPLICATIONS An Online Course Registration System (OCRS) serves as a transformative tool in the realm of education management, providing a comprehensive platform for academic institutions to streamline administrative tasks and meet the needs of students. Here's how it plays a crucial role: Course Management: OCRS enables academic institutions to efficiently manage their course offerings. Administrators can easily add, edit, or remove courses, update course descriptions, and set registration deadlines, ensuring that students have access to accurate and up-to-date information about available courses. Student Information Management: OCRS allows institutions to maintain comprehensive records of student information, It stores data such as student demographics, academic history, and registration status, providing administrators with valuable insights for academic planning and resource allocation. Communication and Notifications: The system includes features for effective communication between students and administrators. It sends automated notifications to remind students of upcoming registration deadlines, notify them of course changes or cancellations, and provide important updates and announcements. Reporting and Analytics: OCRS offers robust reporting and analytics capabilities to support da demographic: driven decision-making, It generates reports on course enrollment trends, student registration statistics, and other key metrics, empowering administrators to assess the effectiveness of academic programs and identify areas for improvement. Security and Data Privacy: The system prioritizes the security and privacy of student data. It implements secure authentication mechanisms, eneryption protocols, and access controls to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, Overall, an Online Course Registration System serves as a central hub for academic institutions to effectively manage course offerings, streamline registration processes, and enhance communication with students, ultimately contributing to the success and efficiency of educational operations,CHAPTER VI CONCLUSIO!} Throughout the development journey of the Online Course Registration System (OCRS), the utilization of MySQL and MySQL Workbench has been indispensable. MySQL, recognized for its relial 'y and efficiency, served as the comerstone for managing the project's database. Its robust features facilitated seamless data storage, retrieval, and manipulation, ensuring the smooth operation of the system. MySQL Workbench emerged as an invaluable tool for database development and ‘management. Its user-friendly interface and comprehensive functionalities streamlined the process of designing, implementing, and optimizing the database schema, With MySQL ting SQL queries were executed efficiently, facilitating effective database management throughout the Workbench, tasks such as database modeling, defining relationships, and exes project lifecycle. Together, MySQL and MySQL Workbench formed a potent combination, enabling the creation ofa resilient and scalable database infrastructure for OCRS. Their integration facilitated seamless communication between the backend and frontend components, ensuring a cohesive user experience and efficient data flow. In conclusion, the utilization of MySQL and MySQL Workbench played a pivotal role in the successful development of the Online Course Registration System. They provided a solid foundation for database management, contributing significantly to the functionality, performance, and overall success of the application,BIBLIOGRAPHY thas been a matter of immense pleasure, honour and challenge to have this opportunity to take up this project and complete it successfully. Thave obtained information from various resources to design and implement our project. Thave acquired most of the knowledge from the Internet, The following are some of the resources: + Letkowski, Jerzy. (2015). Doing database design with MySQL. Journal of Technology Research. Volume 6. + D.K. Hatch and C. E, Garcia, Academic advising and the persistence intentions of community college students in their first weeks in college, vol. 40, no. 3. 2017. +R. Morsomme and S. V. Alferez, “Content-based course recommender system for liberal arts education,” EDM 2019 - Proc, 12th Int. Conf. Educ. Data Min., no, Edm, pp. 748-753, 2019. + V. Vaidhehi and R. Suchithra, “An enhanced approach using collaborative filtering for generating under graduate program recommendations,” 2019 2nd Int. Conf. Adv. Comput. Commun. Paradig. ICACCP 2019, pp. 1-6, 2019. [15] E. 8. KhorasanSRM UNIVERSITY (Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956) BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE This is to certify that 18CSC303J - DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. Project report titled “ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION SYSTEM” is the bonafide | work of “JIYA (RA2111026010194)” who undertook the task of completing the project | within the alloted time, | ad LoroB SIGNATURE SIGNATURE Mr. S. Joseph James Mr. R. Annie Uthra Assistant Professor Professor Course Faculty - DBMS Head of Department Dept. of Computational Intelligence Dept. of Computational Intelligence