eCrap enhanced Cal Poly registration and power CSC Winter 2004 Ryan Everhart Paul Goldberg Meike Muckenhaupt Rory Strawther

Outline eCrapeCrap Why?Why? Usability of old SystemsUsability of old Systems Demo of Mockup & DetailsDemo of Mockup & Details Usability of new SystemUsability of new System ConclusionConclusion

eCrap Integrated Website to simplifyIntegrated Website to simplify –Planning of class schedule –Registration process Combines functionality ofCombines functionality of –POWER –PolyRatings –Course Catalog –Tentative Course Offerings –Required Curriculum –Transcripts

Why? Deficiencies in current planning and registration process.Deficiencies in current planning and registration process. Independent systems perform specific tasks.Independent systems perform specific tasks. Systems are not integrated and don’t collaborate.Systems are not integrated and don’t collaborate.

Usability of old System Almost impossible to plan a one year scheduleAlmost impossible to plan a one year schedule Impossible to plan programImpossible to plan program Not easy to find classes in some cases (CSC or CPE)Not easy to find classes in some cases (CSC or CPE) No help if switching majorsNo help if switching majors No graphical display of scheduleNo graphical display of schedule No discussion boards availableNo discussion boards available No wizard or automated planning toolNo wizard or automated planning tool Ugly and unfriendlyUgly and unfriendly

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Usability of new System Looks Fantastic or easy to useLooks Fantastic or easy to use All systems are integratedAll systems are integrated Automated planner availableAutomated planner available Course and teacher ratingCourse and teacher rating Can build filter to fit needsCan build filter to fit needs Visually display scheduleVisually display schedule Personal and Academic information integrated allow what if analysisPersonal and Academic information integrated allow what if analysis

Conclusion All Information centrally located and integratedAll Information centrally located and integrated Less time consumingLess time consuming Better access to required informationBetter access to required information GUI oriented redesignGUI oriented redesign Implementation needs connection to administration officeImplementation needs connection to administration office Improvements, suggestions, questionsImprovements, suggestions, questions