Over the last several years, the web development area of this unit has been growing along with the evolution and expansion of the Internet. Due to the popularity and technical advances of the Internet, DAAS is developing dynamic and robust web applications. One example is Student Web Registration, which interfaces with the UniverSIS system located on the mainframe. Students use their IDs and PIN numbers to log in, view an online version of Learning Opportunities , add or drop classes, and view and print their class schedules - all during one Internet session. Future features may include more detailed descriptions of courses, online syllabi, and information about how many seats are still available in any given class.
Professors can also take advantage of the web to check their class lists online.
This information can be printed or exported to an Excel spreadsheet. In the future, professors will be able to enter student grades through a secure web connection. A web page may include text, graphics, pictures, and online forms for users to complete and submit. In addition, some web pages, such as web registration's, are interactive, where data is submitted and information is returned. Many web sites allow for secure credit card transactions.