ABSTRACT
This research work focused on development of automated semester result computation system using computer science department Akwa Ibom State polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene as a case study. The aim of the study is to provide software that can be used for computing student’s results, this software was designed to facilitate the processing of the results which was found to be rather tedious, especially when carried out using excel application. The software was developed using Net programming language and an Access database, employing MYSQL Relational Database Management System. The software used for the computerization was developed using waterfall life cycle design methodology, visual basic programming language was used to generate the code. However the user of an automated system for student result computation will definitely face off most of the challenges encounter by result compilers.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page – – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – – – ii
Dedication – – – – – – – – – iii
Acknowledgements – – – – – – – iv
Abstract – – – – – – – – – v
Table Of Content – – – – – – – – vi-vii
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
- Introduction – – – – – – – 1
- Statement of the Problem – – – – – 2
- Aim And Objectives of the Study – – – – 2
- Scope Of The Study – – – – – – 3
- Significance Of The Study – – – – – 3
- Organization Of The Research – – – – – 3-4
- Limitation of Terms – – – – – 4
- Definition Of Terms – – – – – – 4-5
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- Introduction – – – – – – – 6
- Theoretical Background – – – – – – 6-8
- Literature Review – – – – – – – 8
- Examination – – – – – – 8-9
- Current Semester – – – – – – 9
- Grading System – – – – – – – 9-10
- Grades Description, Grade Point Criteria – – – 10
- Distinction – – – – – – – 10
- Grade Points – – – – – – 10
- Grade Point Average – – – – – 11
- Cumulative Grade Point Average – – – 11
- Graduating Grade Point Average – – – 12
- Summary Of A Semester Result – – – 13
CHAPTER THREE
- Introduction – – – – – – – 14
- System Analysis – – – – – – – 14
- Analysis Of The Existing System – – – 14-15
- Problem Of The Existing System – – – 15
- Analysis Of The Proposed System – – – 16
- Advantages Of The Proposed System – 16
- Research Methodology – – – – – – 17
- System Design – – – – – – – 17
- Design Tool – – – – – – 17-19
- Database Design – – – – – – 20
- System Architecture – – – – – 21
- Input Design – – – – – – 21-23
- Output Design – – – – – – 23-24
- Program Flow Chart – – – – – 24
- Algorithms – – – – – – – 24-25
- System Analysis – – – – – – – 14
CHAPTER FOUR
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION
- Introduction – – – – – – – 26
- System Design Diagram – – – – – – 26
- Choice Of Programming Language – – – – 27
- Analysis Of Modules – – – – – – 27-28
- Programming Environment – – – – – 28-29
- System Implementation – – – – – – 29
- Direct Change- Over – – – – – 30
- Phased Implementation – – – – – 30
- Parallel Change- Over – – – – – 30
- Pilot Conversion – – – – – – 30
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Introduction – – – – – – – 31
- Constraints Of The Study – – – – – 31
- Summary – – – – – – – – 31-32
- Conclusion – – – – – – – – 32
- Recommendation – – – – – – – 32-33
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