The class scheduler (ClassMate) that we are developing will enable students to search for classes much faster and much easier than before by accessing their student audit automatically and filtering out classes that they either cannot take (due to requirements for taking the course) or had already taken in previous semesters.
            Developed in C#, ClassMate does not require or keep a database but rather reads and parses the class schedule and stores the information in an XML document to allow searching using the criteria that the student defines.
            The way ClassMate works is that a student will select a day(s), a time slot from the list in the ClassMate interface, and any requirements they wish to fulfill and the program will find all classes that fall under a three-hour timeframe, starting from the time selected.  A student may even search by department if they wish.
            Once the student submits the search criteria, ClassMate updates a window on the right hand side in real-time with the results.  The student can then select one or more classes to view the information pertaining to them.
            Finally, once the student has decided what classes they are signing up for, they can email the list of classes to their academic advisor or anyone else they wish to send it to.  It is recommended to search and find classes and register for them before emailing the generated schedule to the student’s advisor.  The only time, before registering, that it is ok to email the advisor with this file is for a class schedule or classes that the student wishes to take and would like to receive advice regarding such.