Automated Class Scheduler and Information System for Sti College Vigan

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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The intelligence of the human race could reach horizons which the world never thought as possible. And as an offshoot, machines are instantly becoming mainstream as convenience is turning out to be the trend. Combining intellect with the need and want for expediency, people began forming an ordered manner by virtue of being methodical and well organized – a system. By having a system, a definite structure or scheme, which upon conception has been ran-though, is followed for the successful implementation of certain methods or procedures. Parts of the society which benefit the most from the aforementioned innovation are the business and the organization sectors. In a business or an organization, a system always forms part of the effectivity of their operations. Aside from bringing practical usefulness, a system also is an aid to accuracy and efficiency. Thus, giving rise to the dawn of countless advantageous systems for several institutions. The academe has become one of the most essential institutions of society as it is an avenue for the peoples’ development. Which also means, a great population is depending on this institution. And with a big number of public to which the institute caters needs, it is quite difficult to maintain accuracy and efficiency. For instance, in the assignment of rooms and faculty members to classes. “Some educational institutions still generate their master schedule the old-fashioned way – by gathering registrars and educators together for several days and having them hash out endless variations of requirements involving students, faculty members, classrooms, laboratories, and other resources. While this may eventually lead to a solution, exceptions can disrupt the whole process and require even more valuable time from key people (USA Scheduler, 2015).” If the task is done manually, that
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