MCIS Course Registration System

Overview

The MCIS Course Registration System is a web application that allows students, advisors, and administrators to manage and participate in course registration for the MCIS program. Built with Flask and SQLAlchemy, this platform provides role-based access to different functionalities, including degree plan management, course enrollment, and administrative controls.

Key Features

• Role-Based Access Control: Supports separate interfaces for students, advisors, and administrators, each with distinct functionality.
• Course Enrollment and Management: Students can register for classes, view schedules, and modify their degree plans. Advisors can review and approve degree plans, while administrators manage course offerings and sections.
• Change Requests: Students can request changes to their degree plans, which advisors review and either approve or suggest modifications.
• Logging and Auditing: Tracks and logs user actions, allowing admins to monitor platform usage and changes.
• Database-Driven: Structured data storage using SQLAlchemy ORM, with tables for users, courses, sections, enrollments, and action logs.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Flask (Python)
• Database: SQLite using SQLAlchemy ORM
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Authentication: Flask sessions with role-based access

Database Structure

The database schema includes:

• User: Holds student, advisor, and admin information.
• Course: Stores course details such as course code, title, and description.
• Section: Manages course sections, with attributes for instructor, meeting times, and capacity.
• DegreePlan: Links students to their approved degree plans.
• Enrollment: Tracks students' course registrations.
• UserActionLog and ChangeRequest: Logs actions and handles requests for plan changes.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd course-registration-system

2. Install Dependencie:

    pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set Up the Database:

  flask db init
  flask db migrate
  flask db upgrade

4. Run the Application:

      flask run

5. Access the Web App: Go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser to start using the platform.

Usage

• Students:

  • Log in to view available courses, enroll in sections, and submit degree plans for advisor review.
  • View approved degree plans, semester schedules, and manage change requests.

• Advisors:

  • Review and approve degree plans, manage student change requests, and view enrollment data.

• Administrators:

  • Manage course offerings, add or edit course sections, and monitor platform usage through activity logs.

Routes Overview

• Student Routes: /view_degree_plan, /student/enroll_in_section, /student/submit_change_request, etc.
• Advisor Routes: /advisor/view_all_enrollments, /advisor/edit_request, /advisor/view_change_requests, etc.
• Admin Routes: /admin/manage_users, /admin/add_course, /admin/delete_course, /admin/view_logs, etc.

Future Enhancements

• Enhanced Authentication: Implement secure password hashing and session handling.
• Real-Time Notifications: Add alert notifications for important actions, such as enrollment deadlines.
• UI Improvements: Enhance front-end usability with more interactive features and AJAX for smooth loading.

Contribution Guidelines

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a feature branch.
3. Submit a pull request with a detailed description.