Cleo – The Smart Course Scheduler

Motivation

Course selection and degree planning are complex challenges for college students. Without proper guidance, students may struggle to optimize their academic journey, potentially missing prerequisites, taking unnecessary courses, or delaying graduation. Cleo was developed to streamline this process, helping students make informed decisions about their academic path while reducing the workload on academic advisors.

What is it?

Cleo is a Smart Course Scheduler designed to help college students optimize their course selections for upcoming semesters. The platform provides personalized course recommendations based on degree requirements, prerequisites, target graduation dates, and individual preferences. By automating routine course planning tasks, Cleo helps both students and advisors focus on more strategic academic decisions.

How does it work?

Cleo utilizes a recommendation algorithm that considers multiple factors including degree requirements, prerequisites, and student preferences to generate optimized course schedules. The platform maintains up-to-date course catalogs and degree requirements, automatically adjusting for curriculum changes.

Students can create detailed profiles with their academic goals and preferences, receiving tailored recommendations that align with their graduation timeline.

Features

Course Planning & Recommendations

• Smart course recommendation algorithm
• Draft degree plan generation
• Prerequisite tracking and verification
• Target graduation date optimization
• Course catalog integration

Degree Requirement Dashboard

• Up-to-date course catalog access
• Degree requirement tracking
• Curriculum change management
• Prerequisite verification system

• Monitor progress toward degree completion
• Track completed prerequisites
• View remaining requirements
• Graduation timeline monitoring

Data Management

• Import/export functionality for course data
• Secure backup systems
• Data integrity verification
• Historical course information tracking

Administration Interface

• Course catalog management
• Curriculum update tools
• Degree requirement maintenance
• Data import/export capabilities

Built with

Cleo is developed using modern web technologies with a focus on scalability and maintainability. The platform employs a modular architecture to handle an increasing user base while maintaining consistent performance.

Security measures ensure FERPA compliance and data protection, while regular backups maintain data integrity. The interface follows established style guidelines to provide an intuitive, accessible experience for all users.