Enhancing Cal Poly Registration with eCrap System
Explore eCrap, an integrated website simplifying class scheduling, registration, and information access at Cal Poly. Addressing deficiencies in current processes, the new system offers a user-friendly interface for planning and managing coursework efficiently.
Enhancing Cal Poly Registration with eCrap System
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eCrap enhanced Cal Poly registration and power CSC 484 - Winter 2004 Ryan Everhart Paul Goldberg Meike Muckenhaupt Rory Strawther
Outline • eCrap • Why? • Usability of old Systems • Demo of Mockup & Details • Usability of new System • Conclusion
eCrap • Integrated Website to simplify • Planning of class schedule • Registration process • Combines functionality of • POWER • PolyRatings • Course Catalog • Tentative Course Offerings • Required Curriculum • Transcripts
Why? • Deficiencies in current planning and registration process. • Independent systems perform specific tasks. • Systems are not integrated and don’t collaborate.
Usability of old System • Almost impossible to plan a one year schedule • Impossible to plan program • Not easy to find classes in some cases (CSC or CPE) • No help if switching majors • No graphical display of schedule • No discussion boards available • No wizard or automated planning tool • Ugly and unfriendly
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Usability of new System • Looks Fantastic or easy to use • All systems are integrated • Automated planner available • Course and teacher rating • Can build filter to fit needs • Visually display schedule • Personal and Academic information integrated allow what if analysis
Conclusion • All Information centrally located and integrated • Less time consuming • Better access to required information • GUI oriented redesign • Implementation needs connection to administration office • Improvements, suggestions, questions