π Course Management
Comprehensive course creation and management system for academic institutions
The Course Management module provides a centralized platform for creating, managing, and organizing academic courses within the institution. This system handles all aspects of course administration from initial creation to ongoing maintenance.
π― Overview
This module enables authorized users to create new courses, define course types, establish course categories, and set up course patterns. It serves as the foundation for academic program management and curriculum development.
ποΈ Module Structure
The Course Management system is organized into four main tabs, each handling specific functionality:
π Tab Functions
1. π« New Course
Create and configure new academic courses
Key Components:
- Organisation: Select the organizational unit or department
- Course Name: Full descriptive name of the course
- Course Short Name: Abbreviated course identifier
- Course Code: Unique alphanumeric course code
- Max Hours: Maximum teaching hours allocated
- Category Details: Course classification (e.g., Programme Specific, Common Course)
2. π·οΈ Course Type
Define and manage different course classifications
Type Configuration:
- Course Type Name: Descriptive name for the course type
- Course Type Code: Unique identifier for the course type
Examples:
- Lecture (L)
- Practical (P)
- Tutorial (T)
3. π Course Category
Organize courses into logical groupings
Category Management:
- Category Name: Descriptive name for the category
- Category Type: Classification as mandatory or optional
- Category Code: Unique identifier for the category
Category Types:
- Mandatory: Required courses for all students
- Optional: Elective courses for student choice
4. π Course Pattern
Establish standardized course structures
Pattern Configuration:
- Academic Year: Year for which the pattern applies
- School: Academic school or faculty
- Program: Specific academic program
- Course Category: Category within the program
- % of Credits: Percentage of total credits allocated
- Credits: Number of credit hours assigned
Pattern Structure:
Defines the credits and % of credits for each Program for a specific school and academic year