BSc IT Project Guide: Learning Management System (LMS)
1. Project Title
Learning Management System (LMS)
2. Objective
To build a web-based Learning Management System that facilitates the creation, management, and delivery of educational content, enabling educators and learners to engage in a structured e-learning environment.
3. Scope of the Project
- User authentication (Admin, Instructor, Student)
- Course creation and content uploading
- Assignment and quiz management
- Grading and feedback system
- Discussion forums or messaging
- Reporting and analytics
4. Technology Stack
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
Backend: PHP / Python (Django/Flask) / Node.js
Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB
IDE: VS Code / PyCharm / Eclipse
Version Control: Git and GitHub
Hosting: XAMPP/WAMP or cloud platforms
5. System Modules
Admin Module: Manage users, courses, permissions
Instructor Module: Create courses, upload materials, post assignments/quizzes, grade submissions
Student Module: Enroll in courses, access materials, submit assignments, take quizzes
6. ER Diagram Overview
- User(UserID, Name, Role, Email, Password)
- Course(CourseID, Title, Description, InstructorID)
- Content(ContentID, CourseID, Title, FilePath, Type)
- Assignment(AssignmentID, CourseID, Title, DueDate)
- Submission(SubmissionID, AssignmentID, StudentID, FilePath, Grade)
- Quiz(QuizID, CourseID, Title, Date)
- QuizQuestion(QuestionID, QuizID, Text, OptionA, OptionB, OptionC, OptionD, CorrectOption)
- Forum(PostID, CourseID, UserID, Message, Timestamp)
7. Database Design (Example)
CREATE TABLE Course (
CourseID INT PRIMARY KEY AUTO_INCREMENT,
Title VARCHAR(255),
Description TEXT,
InstructorID INT,
FOREIGN KEY (InstructorID) REFERENCES User(UserID)
);
8. Functional Requirements
- User registration/login
- Role-based dashboards
- Course and content management
- Quiz/assignment creation and submissions
- Forum/discussion participation
9. Non-Functional Requirements
- Responsive design for various devices
- Secure login and file access
- Fast loading and optimized queries
- Scalable structure for many users
10. Development Roadmap
Phase 1: Requirement analysis and planning
Phase 2: Database design and UI wireframing
Phase 3: Frontend and backend implementation
Phase 4: Integration and testing
Phase 5: Final documentation and deployment
11. Suggested Project Report Structure
1. Title Page
2. Acknowledgement
3. Certificate
4. Abstract
5. Table of Contents
6. Introduction
7. System Analysis
8. System Design
9. Implementation
10. Testing
11. Limitations & Future Enhancements
12. Conclusion
13. References
14. Appendix
12. Optional Enhancements
- Video streaming integration
- Live class scheduling
- Gamification (badges, progress bars)
- Push notifications
- Mobile-friendly UI