AIUB-Course-Planner

AIUB Course Planner

Introduction

AIUB Course Planner is a Java-based application designed to help students and administrators manage university courses efficiently. The system provides features such as user authentication, course management, and a user-friendly interface. It is aimed at streamlining the course selection process while ensuring ease of access to course-related data.

What Did We Implement?

We implemented a Java-based course planning system with the following features:

• User Authentication: Secure login and signup for students and administrators.
• Admin Panel: Allows administrators to manage courses, users, and department data.
• Course Management: Enables students to view and select courses.
• Data Handling: Stores and retrieves course, user, and department information.
• Graphical User Interface (GUI): Built using Java Swing for an interactive experience.
• File Handling: Reads and writes data to files for persistent storage.

Why Did We Implement This?

The main motivation behind this project was:

• Practical application of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in a real-world scenario.
• Developing a functional system to assist students and administrators in course selection.
• Enhancing Java programming skills, particularly in GUI development, file handling, and data structures.
• Understanding software development lifecycle from planning to implementation.

Significance of the Project

This project is significant because:

• It demonstrates the use of Java for real-world applications.
• It showcases how OOP principles can be used to build modular and scalable applications.
• It provides a learning resource for students interested in Java and GUI development.
• It serves as a foundation for further improvements, such as database integration and AI-based course recommendations.

Target Population

This project is useful for:

• University students looking for a structured way to plan courses.
• Educators and administrators managing course data.
• Java developers interested in GUI-based applications.
• OOP learners wanting hands-on experience in Java programming.

Tools Used in the Project

• Java: Primary programming language for the system.
• Swing: Used for GUI development.
• File Handling: Used for storing and retrieving course and user data.
• Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA: IDEs used for development and debugging.

Example Functions

1. User Authentication (Login System)

public boolean authenticate(String username, String password) {
    if (storedUsers.containsKey(username) && storedUsers.get(username).equals(password)) {
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

This function verifies if a username and password match the stored data.

2. Course Selection

public void addCourse(String courseCode) {
    if (!selectedCourses.contains(courseCode)) {
        selectedCourses.add(courseCode);
    }
}

This function allows students to add a course to their selection list.

3. File Handling for Data Storage

public void saveDataToFile(String filename) {
    try (BufferedWriter writer = new BufferedWriter(new FileWriter(filename))) {
        for (String data : courseList) {
            writer.write(data + "\n");
        }
    } catch (IOException e) {
        e.printStackTrace();
    }
}

This function saves course data to a file for persistent storage.

Knowledge Applied

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Implementing classes, inheritance, and encapsulation.
• GUI Development: Using Swing for building an interactive user interface.
• File Handling: Reading and writing data to files for persistent storage.
• Event-Driven Programming: Handling user interactions in the application.
• Data Structures: Managing course lists and user information efficiently.

Field for Higher Study Purpose

This project can serve as a starting point for exploring:

• Advanced Java Programming: Learning about JavaFX, multithreading, and networking.
• Database Management: Replacing file handling with SQL databases for efficient data storage.
• Machine Learning for Course Recommendation: Implementing AI-based suggestions for students.
• Cloud-Based Course Management: Hosting the system online for wider accessibility. By working on this project, students and developers gain hands-on experience in Java development, preparing them for more advanced studies in software engineering, data management, and artificial intelligence.

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How to Run the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone (https://github.com/mubin25-dodu/unicourseplanner.git)
   

2. Open the project in an IDE (Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA).
3. Compile and run the AIUBCoursePlanner.java file.

Future Improvements

• Implementing database storage instead of file handling.
• Adding real-time course recommendations based on AI.
• Enhancing user experience with better UI design.