Online Cousre Reservation System
Online Cousre Reservation System
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Submitted by
(612722205124) S.V.YOGESH
(612722205123) K.S.VISHAL
(612722205079) K.PAVITHRAN
(6127222050) G.PREM KUMAR
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BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
Salem-636453.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We wish our heartfelt thanks to our respected Management for the Blessings and constant
support over our project period.
We wish to express our sincere thanks to our respected Principal Dr. V. DURAISAMY
M.E., Ph.D., FIE. For all the blessing and help provided during the period of project work.
We are in deep gratitude to our department faculty who always been supporting us through
thick and thin respected HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT D r. M. BALAMURUGAN
M. E., P h. D. for the Continuous support for the project.
We would like to extend warmest thanks to all our Department Faculty Members and
supporting faculties for helping this project’s successful completion unflinching support and
encouragement from the member of our Family and Friends. We must thank them all from our
depth and heart.
This project has been a great learning experience and has helped me gain a deeper
understanding of system automation and the importance of secure, efficient government
services.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Requirement Specification
5. System Analysis
7. Activity Diagrams
8. Class Diagrams
9. Interaction Diagram
11. Implementation
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ABSTRACT
The Online Course Reservation System is developed to bridge the gap between
students and educational institutions by offering a seamless digital platform for course
enrollment.
It aims to simplify and automate the process of course selection and registration,
minimizing manual tasks and reducing administrative workload. Students can browse available
courses, view detailed descriptions, check seat availability, and reserve their spot from
anywhere, at any time.
The system enables institutions to manage course listings, track enrollments, and
maintain accurate student records in real-time.
By eliminating paperwork and in-person visits, it significantly reduces errors and
delays in the admission process. It incorporates features such as secure login, real-time status
updates, notification alerts, and centralized data storage. Traditional enrollment processes often
involve long queues and repetitive verification, causing inconvenience to both students and
staff.
This system enhances accessibility and user experience through a responsive interface
and efficient backend management. It also ensures transparency, speed, and security in every
step of the course reservation process.
Overall, the Online Course Reservation System brings digital transformation to
educational administration, promoting ease of access and efficient operation.
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
Additionally, students have limited visibility into course schedules, availability, and updates,
leading to confusion and missed opportunities. There is a clear need for a streamlined, digital solution
that simplifies course registration, enhances accessibility, improves data accuracy, and reduces the
burden on both students and administrative personnel.
OBJECTIVES:
The primary objective of the Online Course Reservation System is to digitize and
simplify the course selection and enrollment process for students, while providing educational
institutions with a centralized platform to manage course offerings efficiently. By automating key
functions such as course browsing, registration, and scheduling, the system enhances convenience,
reduces administrative workload, and ensures real-time access to critical academic information.
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o Reserve seats in real time.
o View course details and schedule
3. Improve Processing Speed and Accuracy
Speed up enrolment through automated form validation and course availability checks.
Minimize errors caused by manual data entry.
Send automatic notifications for registration status, changes, and reminders.
System Features:
User Views:
TECHNOLOGY USED
1. Frontend:
o HTML5, CSS3: For building structured and visually appealing user interfaces.
o JavaScript: For creating interactive and responsive web pages.
o Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS: To ensure responsive design and faster UI development.
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2. Backend:
o Java (Servlets/JSP) or Python (Django/Flask): For handling server-side logic and processing
user requests.
o PHP (optional alternative): For integrating dynamic functionalities if using LAMP stack.
3. Database:
o MySQL / PostgreSQL: For storing course details, user information, enrollment records, and
system logs.
o Firebase (optional): For real-time data updates and user authentication, if using a modern stack.
4. Web Server:
o Apache Tomcat (for Java-based backend) or XAMPP/WAMP (for PHP-based backend): To host
the web application locally or on a server.
OUTCOMES
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2. Enhanced Transparency & Accessibility
Students can access course details and seat availability 24/7 via a web-based portal
Live enrolment status and instance confirmation reduce uncertainty.
Real-time notification through email/SMS keep users informed about enrollment,schedule
changes, and deadlines.
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INTRODUCTION
In today’s digital age, educational institutions are increasingly turning to technology to streamline
their academic and administrative operations. One such area that greatly benefits from digitization is the
course enrollment process. Traditionally, students have had to rely on manual methods such as physical
forms, notice board announcements, and long queues to register for courses, which often results in
confusion, delays, and errors. These outdated methods are not only time-consuming but also inefficient,
especially in institutions with a large number of students and limited administrative resources.
The Online Course Reservation System is a web-based application developed to automate and
simplify the course selection and enrollment process for students. It provides a centralized platform
where students can log in securely, browse through available courses, check prerequisites and seat
availability, and reserve their preferred courses in real-time. This system not only empowers students
with flexibility and convenience but also ensures a structured and organized approach to course
registration.
Furthermore, the system assists academic staff and administrators by providing tools to manage
course details, monitor student enrollment, and generate useful reports. By reducing manual
intervention, it minimizes the chances of data entry errors, schedule conflicts, and overbooking. It also
allows for real-time communication of changes, such as course cancellations or timing adjustments,
directly to the students.
In the context of modern education, where flexibility, speed, and accuracy are essential, the
implementation of an Online Course Reservation System becomes a necessity rather than a luxury. It
promotes digital transformation in academics, enhances the student experience, and contributes to the
efficient functioning of educational institutions.
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2. Objective of the Project
To provide a convenient and accessible online platform for students to reserve courses.
Out of Scope:
Fee payment system (if not already part of the institution's portal)
For Students:
Quick, hassle-free course registration
For Institutions:
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REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION
Functional Requirements:
2. Course Browsing:
Students should be able to view all available courses, including details like name, department,
schedule, and number of available seats.
3. Course Reservation:
System should check for seat availability and schedule conflicts before confirming reservation.
4. Real-time Updates:
System must update course availability immediately after each reservation.
5. Admin Dashboard:
Admins can add, edit, or remove courses.
7. Notification System:
Students receive notifications about successful reservation, course updates, or conflicts.
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Non-Functional Requirements:
1. Usability:
The system should have a user-friendly interface for both students and administrators.
2. Performance:
The system should support multiple users simultaneously without performance degradation.
3. Scalability:
The system should be scalable to accommodate more courses and users as needed.
4. Security:
User credentials and sensitive data must be securely stored using encryption.
5. Reliability:
The system should be available with minimal downtime and ensure accurate course data.
6. Maintainability:
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Hardware & Software Requirement:
Hardware Requirements:
Component Technology
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Software Requirements:
Component Technology
Operating System Ubuntu 20.04 LTS/Windows Server 2019
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SYSTEM ANALYSIS
USECASE DIAGRAM:
Use Case Definition section for your Online Course Reservation System project,
perfect for including in your documentation.
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ACTIVITY DIAGRAM:
An activity diagram for a Online Course Reservation System visually represents the
flow of processes involved in the system.
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SYSTEM DESIGN
CLASS DIAGRAM:
The class diagram, also referred to as object modeling, is a primary static analysis tool used
to represent the system's structure. It visually defines the system by showing the objects, their
attributes, operations (methods), and the relationships among them in the problem domain. The
problem domain represents how different entities interact within the Online Course Reservation
System.
The Online Course Reservation System class diagram consists of five main classes:
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i.e. CLASS DIAGRAM FOR ONLINE COURSE RESERVATION SYSTEM
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SEQUENCE DIAGRAM:
The Sequence Diagram for the Online Course Reservation System describes the orderly
interaction between the student and the system components. Initially, the student accesses the system
and either registers as a new user or logs in with existing credentials. After successful authentication,
the student can browse all available courses or search for a particular course based on department,
course name, or schedule. This interaction ensures that users can efficiently navigate and find courses
that meet their academic needs.
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i.e. SEQUENCE DIAGRAM FOR CHECKING STATUS
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PARTIAL LAYERED ARCHITECTURE
Partial layered architecture is a flexible design approach that organizes a software system into
a set of logical layers but allows limited interaction between non-adjacent layers when necessary.
Unlike strict layered architecture, where every layer can only communicate with the layer directly
beneath or above it, partial layering relaxes these restrictions to improve performance, reduce
complexity, or meet specific functional requirements.
In the context of an Online Course Reservation System, partial layered architecture provides
a balance between structured organization and pragmatic flexibility. Partial layered architecture
enables the Online Course Reservation System to remain organized while optimizing for
performance and simplicity.
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DEPLOYMENT DIAGRAM AND COMPONENT DIAGRAM
Deployment diagrams are used to visualize the topology of the physical components
of a system where the software components are deployed
DEPLOYMENT DIAGRAM
Component Diagram:
Component diagrams are used to visualize the organization and relationship among
components in system.
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IMPLEMENTATION:
FORM 1:
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FORM 2:
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FORM 3:
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FORM 4:
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FORM 5:
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FORM 6:
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FORM 7:
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SOURCE CODE
FORM 1:
<title>Registration Page</title>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background: #eef;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
}
.box {
background: white;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
width: 300px;
text-align: center;
}
input {
width: 90%;
margin: 10px 0;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 5px;
}
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button {
padding: 10px 20px;
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
margin-top: 10px;
cursor: pointer;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
}
</style>
<script>
function registerUser() {
var name = document.getElementById("name").value;
var email = document.getElementById("email").value;
var password = document.getElementById("password").value;
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<body>
<div class="box">
<h2>Register</h2>
<input type="text" id="name" placeholder="Enter Name">
<input type="email" id="email" placeholder="Enter Email">
<input type="password" id="password" placeholder="Enter Password">
<br>
<button onclick="registerUser()">Register</button>
</div>
</body>
</html>
FORM 2:
<title>Login Page</title>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background: #eef2f7;
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
align-items: center;
height: 100vh;
}
.box {
background: white;
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padding: 30px;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: 0px 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
width: 300px;
text-align: center;
}
input {
width: 90%;
margin: 10px 0;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #aaa;
border-radius: 5px;
}
button {
padding: 10px 20px;
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
margin-top: 10px;
cursor: pointer;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #1e7e34;
}
</style>
<script>
function loginUser() {
var username = document.getElementById("username").value;
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var password = document.getElementById("password").value;
<div class="box">
<h2>Login</h2>
<input type="text" id="username" placeholder="Enter Username">
<input type="password" id="password" placeholder="Enter Password">
<br>
<button onclick="loginUser()">Login</button>
</div>
</body>
</html>
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FORM 3:
<title>Course List</title>
<style>
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background: #eef;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
}
h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
}
.course-container {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
justify-content: center;
gap: 20px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.course {
background: white;
padding: 20px;
width: 250px;
border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
text-align: center;
}
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.course button {
margin-top: 10px;
background: #007BFF;
color: white;
border: none;
padding: 8px 16px;
border-radius: 5px;
cursor: pointer;
}
.course button:hover {
background: #0056b3;
}
</style>
<script>
function viewDetails(courseName) {
alert("Viewing details for: " + courseName);
// Example: Redirect to Course Details Page
// window.location.href = "course_details.html";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h2>Available Courses</h2>
<div class="course-container">
<div class="course">
<h3>Web Development</h3>
<p>Duration: 3 months</p>
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<button onclick="viewDetails('Web Development')">View Details</button>
</div>
<div class="course">
<h3>Python Programming</h3>
<p>Duration: 2 months</p>
<button onclick="viewDetails('Python Programming')">View Details</button>
</div>
<div class="course">
<h3>Data
FORM 4:
<title>Course Details</title>
<style>
body {
background: #f0f4f8;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
.box {
background: white;
max-width: 600px;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 12px;
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}
h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
p{
font-size: 16px;
margin-top: 20px;
color: #555;
button {
display: block;
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 8px;
cursor: pointer;
button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
</style>
<script>
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function reserveNow() {
// window.location.href = "course_reservation.html";
</script>
</head>
<body>
<div class="box">
<p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 Months</p>
<p><strong>Fees:</strong> ₹ 10,000</p>
</div>
</body>
</html>
FORM 5:
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Course Reservation</title>
<style>
body {
background: #eef2f7;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
.box {
background: white;
max-width: 500px;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 12px;
h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
input, select {
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width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
margin-top: 10px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
border-radius: 6px;
button {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
background-color: #28a745;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 8px;
cursor: pointer;
button:hover {
background-color: #218838;
</style>
<script>
function reserveCourse() {
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if(name === "" || course === "") {
} else {
// window.location.href = "reservation_success.html";
</script>
</head>
<body>
<div class="box">
<select id="course">
</select>
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</div>
</body>
</html>
FORM 6:
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Result and Discussion
The implementation of the Online Course Reservation System using partial layered
architecture yielded notable results in terms of system performance, modularity, and maintainability.
The Presentation Layer successfully provided users with an intuitive and efficient interface to
register, browse available courses, and make reservations. By adopting a partial layered approach, the
system optimized performance by allowing direct interaction between the Application Layer and the
Data Access Layer for simple, read-only operations, such as listing courses or retrieving course
details. This reduced unnecessary overhead and improved system responsiveness, especially during
peak usage times.
However, for critical transactions, such as course reservation, seat availability checking, and
prerequisite validation, the system strictly adhered to the full architectural layering, ensuring that the
Business Logic Layer handled all necessary validations and enforcement of domain-specific rules.
This dual-path communication preserved the flexibility of the architecture without compromising on
data integrity and business rule consistency. Furthermore, the Data Access Layer played a crucial role
in managing all database interactions, maintaining consistency and reliability even during
simultaneous access by multiple users. The system’s modular design allowed individual layers to be
developed, tested, and updated independently, promoting better maintainability and scalability.
From a theoretical standpoint, the partial layered architecture provided an ideal balance
between performance optimization and structural discipline, making it particularly suitable for
medium to large-scale online systems where both flexibility and strict rule enforcement are necessary.
As a result, the Online Course Reservation System proved to be not only functional but also
adaptable to future enhancements such as integrating recommendation engines, notification services,
and dynamic pricing modules.
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Conclusion and Future Enhancements
The development of the Online Course Reservation System using a partial layered
architecture has proven to be an effective approach for balancing system performance,
maintainability, and scalability. By strategically relaxing strict layer-to-layer communication rules
where appropriate, the system achieved faster response times for simple operations while maintaining
strict enforcement of business rules for critical processes such as course enrolment and reservation.
The modular design not only improved the system's clarity and organization but also
facilitated easier testing, debugging, and updates. Furthermore, the system successfully maintained
data integrity and security, ensuring consistent and reliable user interactions even under concurrent
usage scenarios. Overall, the architecture and implementation decisions contributed to the creation of
a flexible, efficient, and user-friendly platform capable of supporting a variety of user needs within
the domain of online course management.
Future Enhancements
To further improve the functionality and user experience of the Online Course Reservation System,
several future enhancements can be considered:
Automated Notification System: Integration of email and SMS notifications for reservation
confirmations, reminders, and updates about new courses or changes to existing courses.
Payment Gateway Integration: Support for online payment methods to enable paid course
reservations, including features like invoices, refunds, and payment history tracking.
Mobile Application Development: Extension of the system into a dedicated mobile app to
improve accessibility and provide a seamless experience across devices.
Multi-language Support: Addition of multiple language options to make the platform more
inclusive for users from different linguistic backgrounds.
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REFERENCES:
Al-Bakri, A., & Khalaf, O. I. (2019). "E-learning Management System Based on Cloud
Computing: A Review." International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering
(IJRTE), 8(2), 3710-3716.
➔ For background on e-learning systems and course management technologies.
Rani, S., & Kumar, A. (2018). "Design and Implementation of an Online Course Registration
System." International Journal of Computer Applications, 180(24), 1-6.
➔ For design approaches and architecture of online course reservation systems.
WEBSITES:
1. Moodle (n.d.). Moodle Documentation. Retrieved from https://docs.moodle.org
3. Stack Overflow (n.d.). Online Course Reservation System Discussions. Retrieved from
https://stackoverflow.com
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