Functional requirements of Course Registration System with non-functional
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Functional Requirements
User Management
Allow students to register, log in, and manage their profiles, including personal information, contact details, and password management.
Provide functionality for instructors and administrators to create and manage accounts, including roles and permissions.
Implement role-based access control to differentiate between students, instructors, and administrators.
Course Management
Allow administrators to create, edit, and manage course offerings, including course details such as title, description, prerequisites, schedule, and instructor information.
Provide functionality for instructors to update course materials, grades, and feedback.
Manage course categories and levels to organize courses effectively.
Course Registration
Enable students to browse and search for available courses based on various criteria such as course title, category, schedule, and instructor.
Allow students to register for courses, including adding courses to their schedule and managing course conflicts.
Implement functionality for students to drop or withdraw from courses and handle waitlists.
Schedule Management
Provide tools for students to view and manage their course schedules, including adding, dropping, and swapping courses.
Allow administrators and instructors to view and manage course schedules and handle scheduling conflicts.
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Provide a calendar view or timetable for students to track their classes and important dates.
Enrollment Tracking and Management
Track student enrollments and manage class capacities, including handling waitlists and maximum enrollments.
Provide tools for instructors to track student attendance and participation.
Implement automated notifications for course registration deadlines, enrollment confirmations, and class changes.
Payment and Billing
Support the integration of payment gateways for processing course fees and managing transactions.
Provide functionality for students to view and pay course fees, manage refunds, and track payment history.
Generate and manage invoices and receipts for course payments.
Grading and Feedback
Allow instructors to input and manage grades, including assignments, exams, and overall course grades.
Provide functionality for students to view their grades, feedback, and academic progress.
Implement grade reporting tools for generating report cards and transcripts.
Communication and Notifications
Facilitate communication between students, instructors, and administrators through messaging or email notifications.
Implement automated notifications for important events such as registration deadlines, class cancellations, and grade postings.
Provide tools for sending announcements and updates related to courses.
Reporting and Analytics
Generate reports on course registrations, student performance, and enrollment statistics.
Provide analytics tools to track key metrics such as course popularity, student demographics, and academic performance.
Allow for customizable reporting based on user roles and organizational needs.
Document Management
Support the uploading, sharing, and management of course-related documents, such as syllabi, assignments, and lecture notes.
Provide tools for students and instructors to access and download relevant course materials.
Integration with External Systems
Integrate with other systems such as student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and academic databases.
Support data import and export functionalities for seamless data exchange.
Mobile Access
Ensure the system is accessible and functional on mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Provide a mobile app or a mobile-friendly interface for students and instructors to manage course registrations on the go.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Ensure fast response times for course searches, registration processes, and schedule management.
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Handle high volumes of concurrent users and transactions efficiently.
Scalability
Support the addition of new courses, students, and features as the system grows.
Scale to accommodate increasing data volumes, user traffic, and course offerings.
Reliability
Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime, especially during peak registration periods.
Implement backup and recovery procedures to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Security
Protect user data, including personal information and payment details, with encryption and secure access controls.
Implement measures to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and fraud.
Usability
Provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing course registrations, schedules, and account information.
Ensure ease of navigation, data entry, and information retrieval for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Maintainability
Design the system for easy updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Provide clear documentation for system administrators, instructors, and support personnel.
Compatibility
Ensure compatibility with various devices (e.g., desktops, tablets, smartphones) and web browsers.
Support different operating systems and platforms to ensure a consistent user experience.
Data Integrity
Ensure accuracy and consistency of course registration data, student information, and financial transactions.
Implement validation checks and error-handling mechanisms to maintain data quality.
Support and Documentation
Provide comprehensive user manuals, help guides, and support resources for troubleshooting and training.
Offer technical support for system issues, course management, and user assistance.
Auditability
Maintain logs of system activity, user interactions, and registration transactions for auditing purposes.
Provide audit trails for course registration, payment processing, and grade management.