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On-line Programming Course Registration System
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Abstract
Recently, we noted that the students in the College of Arts and Sciences
(CAS) in University Utara Malaysia (UUM) are going into specializations that do
not require programming skills to avoid the necessity of learning programming
languages as they do not have backgrounds in programming languages such as ICT
students. In this proposal we propose a prototype using Java server Pages to serve
as a mediator between students and the training center which is located in FTM
(Computing professional Enrichment & Development Division (CoPEN) Center).
The main objective of this prototype is to improve interaction between students and
the Center by providing them with the latest information about the center such as;
allowing the students to know if there are any new courses they could start in the
near future by sending E-mails(electronic mail) from the system to inform the
student about these courses. On the other hand, this system could allow the students
to register and pay for these courses online which will improve and facilitate the
process of registration and payment.
INTRODUCTION
Computer programming still remain an important part of most Information Systems
courses (McCarth, 2008). It is not easy for academic institutions to provide relevant and
engaging computing courses that students need to expand their life skills and enhance their
employment opportunities. Education institutions that have that benefit provide students with a
rich and resonant learning experience, using not only the best available textbooks, but also elearning
and software so that students garner hands-on experience. In various fields, there are so
many specialized institutions. They should follow the guidelines and specific plans to learning
programming language (Holden & Weeden, 2003).
There are institutes of specialized programming languages such as Java, ASP.NET and Oracle. It
is aiming to improve the software experience and the level of student performance of software
(Hyland & Clynch, 2002). These institutes came to assist students who face difficulties in
learning programming languages.
SCOPE OF STUDY
The scope of this study is concentrating over programming languages institutes,
specifically in College of Arts and science, represented by Computing professional Enrichment
& Development (CoPED) center. The center provides many courses in programming languages,
such as CISCO, Oracle, Open source, Sun, Microsoft, soft skill and seed software, providing
details about subtractive courses for the trainee. The students in college of arts and sciences
(CAS) will be having the opportunities to register in available programming courses and pay the
fees for those courses online.
Report Organization
The structure of this study is divided in to six chapters and three appendixes as follows: In
Chapter one, we discussed based on topic line the question of research, problem statement,
research objectives and scope and significant of the study. Chapter Two, we presented a
theoretical framework to the online programming registration as well as discussion of the
literature relevant to this study. Chapter Three, we described and discussed methods and
techniques which will implement in order achieve the objectives that are used in the four or five
chapters are focused on. Chapter Four, we provided discussion of the requirements of system and
describe the design for the system which includes use case diagram, sequence diagrams and
snapshot of the system. Chapter Five, we provided the proposed system discussion and
evaluation using the questionnaire to measure the user acceptance. Chapter Six, we described the
research Conclusions and Future Work.
Web Applications
A Web application is a software application that delivers its functionality to a user from a Web
server, through a network such as the World Wide Web or an intranet. The user views and
manipulates the application through a Web browser (Carat, 2002). There are too many
application used in many fields, like education, e-commerce, and other web-based facilities
(Nijaz, 2000).
On-line Registration and Booking System
On-line registration is an example of Web-based applications is custom designed to meet the
specific need. The different facility for providing users with the booking or registration system is
easy to use web-based system designed especially for an organization which requires facility
management (eg. seminar rooms, recreation rooms, sports facilities). Online registration system
is a complete solution: hardware and software are integrated seamlessly resulting in great
convenience for the user as well as flexibility for the system manager. One significant advantage
of it is the modular design which meets the organization needs can be easily customized (Treiber,
M., 2007).
Internet Payment Systems
According to Jing ( 2009), in many respects, online payment is the foundation of systems for
electronic commerce. The ability to take payment distinguishes an electronic commerce system
from one that provides only advertising or other communication capabilities. This system will
use online payment system as a important part of it. To make the payment process is easy.
Electronic payment system, and the ability to pay electronically for goods and services via the
Internet, is an integral part of e-business models and infrastructure for electronic commerce. One
of the main reasons for the spread of e-commerce transactions, and perhaps the rapid
development and growth in various electronic payment systems. In developed countries, and
credit cards had been used before the advent of the Internet. (Singh Sumanjeet, 2009).