Discussion on WestEast College Case Activity Diagram

In the beginning of this process by recognizing the primary actors in the activity diagram, which were the registrar and the student. Primary goals were then identified. The major goals to  represent the functionality which the system should provide the actor for the system to be a success as well as Identifying the tasks that each actor must perform can facilitate this system. I made a list of all the tasks, or actions, that each actor must perform. When creating the diagram, the actions were placed in a rounded rectangle.

In the first step, the process of the registration inludes of mission of the request through this systm to the university by the students.The application will be received by the registrar. The diamond represented in the diagram is a decision node. I used this to label decision criteria, and the path will flow based on the decision made. Once the registrar determines the application is complete, additional information is requested from the student.  The student then submits the information, and the registrar determines if he has met all of the requirements. If so, an acceptance letter is sent to the student who may begin the class registration process.

The placements teste are taken by the students for the determincation whether he will attend the classes or not. The solid blue line with a single arrow on top, or fork, is used to split one activity into two concurrent activities. I used this to split “take placement tests” to  “take Reading test and “take Math test”.  There are conditions on advancing to the next stage of the registration process. If one fails a test, he will have to register for remedial classes. Regardless of the types of classes taken, students have to score at least a C and maintain 2.0 GPA in order to move on to the next class. I used the join symbol, which is the solid blue line with the single arrow on the bottom, to to combine the activities back into one flow.

The eligibility of the studene will be considered fo the graduaction when all of the required courses are taken. If he has been enrolled more than five years or has changed majors more than two times, he is ineligible.  Otherwise, a final assessment is taken. Only after a passing score is earned will the student be able to graduate. This marks the end of the activity diagram.

Conclusion of WestEast College Case Activity Diagram

The choices I made for my activity diagram were based on the the tasks that had to be performed in the WestEast College Case. Two of the main goals were to apply for admission and to graduate. The steps were broken down in sequential order and each actor performed a specific task until the goals were completed.

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