Results Computation System In Higher Institutions Using Php, Html, Css, Mysql

My research focuses on the design and implementation of an application where student results can be stored, users can access this software from anywhere as long as the computer they are working on is on the network same as the application server. This application enables users with the right permission to insert new user details, students’ examination records as well as updating these records whenever necessary. This research seeks to provide an alternative to the manual system of presenting results to students.
In Universities like Kwararafa University, Wukari, the need for an automated method of keeping data has been there. There have been several attempts to develop systems for automating results computation, but most of the work of this project will be on the computation of the results of the students at the undergraduate levels; and also span across other Head of Department, Examination Officer and Lecturer functions. With the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science as the research projects’ case study, this work is focused on providing alternative solutions to the general problems associated with results computation, timely computation of students’ grades, and above all, security issues which hinders unauthorized access to results by students and lecturers.
1.2    Statement of the Problem
The problems posed by manual methods of results computation are enormous. The situation is the same in Kwararafa University, Wukari and correspondingly, the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. The issues here can only be addressed by employing upper hands. The computation of examination results of students is obviously an object-centered activity, the student being the dominant object in this case. Hence, the need to evolve not just a computerized process, but an object- oriented software design and implementation that will effectively and efficiently capture all the important objects associated with the results computation within the University and the interactions among the objects.
1.3    Aim and Objectives of the Study
The aim of this project is to design and develop a system with the capability to automate the process of result computation.
The objectives of this project are to:
1.    Develop a system that keeps accurate record of students’ examination results in the school and prevent loss of result which is vital to the Exams and Records.
2.    Reduce the length of time spent in results’ computation.
3.    Develop a system that prevents unauthorized access or tampering of students’ result hence, upholding data integrity.
1.4    Significance of the Study
The project work will help in a good number of ways to ease the delay in manual results processing. The software developed will help the department management to achieve efficient Information Management System. There are many other advantages, and some of them are listed below.
1.    It saves time during examination results processing.
2.    Database for examination result is maintained.
3.    References are very fast and delays can be avoided.
4    It allows easy access to stored information.
5.    It helps in reducing the costs such as labor, inventory and stationery.
6.    Generation of accurate results/information on transactions is ensured.
1.5    Scope of the Study
This research work will concentrate on results computation system, as well as examination officer functions provided in an automated format which enables the Head of Department, Examination Officer to interact with the application effectively. This work will also use the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science as the organization in question for its development.
1.6    Limitations of Study
In the course of this design, some factors leads to constraints in the effective actualization of the project.
1.    The duration for this project is too small for the study to be carried out in a more complex scope. There are some other programmes like examinations, to be attended to which curtailed the time to spend on the project. The above constraint leads to limiting the application functionalities.
2.    The limited resources available for carrying out this project pose a major constraint. There is much work to be done but limited cash was available. The available related materials in this research topic are insufficient and some of the respondents are unwilling to supply useful information.
1.7    Definition of Technical Terms
Information System: It is a collection of procedures, people, instructions and equipment to produce information in a useful form.
Technology: It is the study of techniques or process of mobilizing Resource (such as information) for accomplishing objectives that benefits man and his environment.
Information: Information can be defined as the process of gathering, transmitting, receiving, storing and retrieving data or several items put together to convey a desired message.
Computer Network: Computer Network is a system that connects two or more computers together using a communication link.
Databases: A systematically arranged collection of computer data, structured so that it can be automatically retrieved or manipulated. It is also called databank.
Database Table(s): It is a collection of rows and columns in the database which are used for logical data storage and retrieval in the database.
Database Management System (DBMS): This is the software that performs the task of database management.
Programming Language: This is the language used to give instructions to the computer.
Structure Query Language (SQL): This is a very high level programming language that is used to query the database.