# generate_course_structure_pdf.py
# Course Structure for Department of International Relations & Diplomacy
# Peter University, Achina/Onneh
import re
from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib.styles import getSampleStyleSheet, ParagraphStyle
from reportlab.lib.units import mm
from reportlab.platypus import SimpleDocTemplate, Paragraph, Spacer, Table, TableStyle, PageBreak
from reportlab.lib.enums import TA_CENTER, TA_LEFT, TA_RIGHT, TA_JUSTIFY
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor, white, lightgrey, black
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# CONFIGURATION
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PROGRAMME_NAME = "DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY"
FACULTY_NAME = "Faculty of Arts, Social & Management Sciences"
UNIVERSITY_NAME = "PETER UNIVERSITY, ACHINA/ONNEH"
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# COURSE STRUCTURE DATA - DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY
# Based on the provided DOCX file
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
COURSE_DATA = [
{
"level": "100 LEVEL",
"semester": "FIRST SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["GST 101", "Communication skills in English I", "2", "C", "15", "45"],
["GST 103", "Philosophy, Logic and Human existence", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 111", "Leadership, Ethics and Development 1", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-GST 113", "Basic Igbo Language & Culture I", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-GST 115", "Introduction to Entrepreneurship Studies", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-GST 107", "History and Philosophy of Science", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 105", "Humanities", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["COS 101", "Introduction to Computing", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["POL 101", "Introduction to Political Science I", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["LAW 111", "Nigeria Legal system I", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["IRS 107", "Ancestors of contemporary International System", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 103", "Introduction to African Politics", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 105", "History of Nigeria", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-IRS 101", "Introduction to International Relations and Diplomacy", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "24"
},
{
"level": "100 LEVEL",
"semester": "SECOND SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["GST 102", "Communication skills in English II", "2", "C", "15", "45"],
["GST 104", "Nigeria Peoples and culture", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 114", "Basic Igbo Language and Culture II", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["COS 102", "Problem Solving", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 112", "Leadership, Ethics and Development II", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-MAC 102", "Introduction to Mass Comm.", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["POL 102", "Introduction to Political Science II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["LAW 112", "Nigeria Legal System II", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-IRS 102", "Introduction to International Relations & Diplomacy II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 104", "Rise of Nation States", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 106", "Evolution of the Contemporary International System", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "19"
},
{
"level": "200 LEVEL",
"semester": "FIRST SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["GST 211", "Entrepreneurship and Innovation", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 203", "Introduction to Political Analysis", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 205", "Political Thought since Hobbes", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 207", "New States in World Politics", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 209", "Development and Practice of Diplomacy", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-PAD 201", "Introduction to Public Administration I", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["SOC 201", "Introduction to Sociology I", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 213", "Essentials in Igbo Religion and Culture", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-FRE 201", "French", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 211", "European Politics and Diplomacy 1789 - 1871", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 213", "Media and International Relations", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "21"
},
{
"level": "200 LEVEL",
"semester": "SECOND SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["GST 212", "Peace and Conflict Resolution", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 202", "Structures of International Society", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 204", "Political Thoughts: Plato-Machiavelli", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 206", "Foundation of Political Economy", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 210", "Development and Practice of Diplomacy", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-PAD 202", "Introduction to Public Administration II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-SOC 202", "Introduction to Sociology II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["CSC 112", "Introduction to Computer and it's Application", "3", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-GST 214", "Cooperative Collegial Democracy", "1", "C", "15", "-"],
["PU-FRE 202", "French", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 212", "European Politics and Diplomacy II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "22"
},
{
"level": "300 LEVEL",
"semester": "FIRST SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["GST 311", "Start-ups and Venture Creation", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 301", "International Economic Relations", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 303", "The International Political System", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 305", "Law of Nations (International Law)", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 307", "International Politics in the Post-cold War Era", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 311", "Theories and Practice of Administration", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-POL 301", "Public Policy and Analysis", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["SSC 301", "Innovation in the Social Science", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-SCC 311", "Social Science Statistics I", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "18"
},
{
"level": "300 LEVEL",
"semester": "SECOND SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["IRS 304", "Diplomacy", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 306", "Logic and Methods of Political Enquiry", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 308", "International Politics of Africa", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 310", "Theories of International Relations", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 312", "Integration Theories and Regionalism", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-IRS 314", "War & Peace in the 20th Century", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["SSC 302", "Research Methodology I", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-SCC 302", "Social Science Statistics II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "16"
},
{
"level": "400 LEVEL",
"semester": "FIRST SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["IRS 401", "Foreign Policy Analysis", "4", "C", "45", "-"],
["IRS 403", "Human Rights", "3", "C", "45", "-"],
["IRS 405", "Foreign Policies of Great Powers", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 407", "Seminar", "3", "C", "45", "-"],
["PU-IRS 409", "International Relations Since 1919", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 411", "Revolution in History", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["SSC 401", "Research Method II", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "18"
},
{
"level": "400 LEVEL",
"semester": "SECOND SEMESTER",
"courses": [
["IRS 402", "Nigeria Foreign Policies", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 404", "Contemporary Strategic Studies", "3", "C", "45", "-"],
["IRS 406", "International Institutions", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["IRS 492", "Research Project", "6", "C", "45", "-"],
["IRS 410", "Military in African Politics", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
["PU-IRS 412", "African Political Thoughts", "2", "C", "30", "-"],
],
"total_units": "17"
},
]
# Calculate total units for the entire programme
TOTAL_PROGRAMME_UNITS = sum(int(sem['total_units']) for sem in COURSE_DATA)
TOTAL_COURSES = sum(len(sem['courses']) for sem in COURSE_DATA)
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# PAGE FOOTER CALLBACK FUNCTION
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
def add_footer(canvas, doc):
"""
Draws the Course Name (bottom left) and Page Number (bottom right) on each page.
"""
page_num = canvas.getPageNumber()
canvas.saveState()
canvas.setFont('Helvetica', 8)
canvas.setFillColor(HexColor('#64748B')) # Subtle grey color
# Bottom Left: Programme Name
canvas.drawString(15*mm, 10*mm, f"{PROGRAMME_NAME}")
# Bottom Right: Page Number
canvas.drawRightString(A4[0] - 15*mm, 10*mm, f"Page {page_num}")
canvas.restoreState()
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# TABLE HEADER AND STYLING FUNCTION
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def create_course_table(sem_data, semester_display):
"""
Creates a formatted table for a semester's courses
"""
# Table Header
table_data = [["CODE", "COURSE TITLE", "UNIT(S)", "STATUS", "LH", "PH"]]
# Add Courses
for course in sem_data['courses']:
course_code = course[0]
course_title = course[1]
units = course[2]
status = course[3]
lh = course[4] if course[4] != "-" else "-"
ph = course[5] if course[5] != "-" else "-"
table_data.append([course_code, course_title, units, status, lh, ph])
# Add Total Units Row
table_data.append(["", "TOTAL", sem_data['total_units'], "", "", ""])
# Set column widths
col_widths = [32*mm, 78*mm, 15*mm, 18*mm, 15*mm, 15*mm]
# Create table
t = Table(table_data, colWidths=col_widths, repeatRows=1)
# Apply styles
puni_navy = HexColor('#0A192F')
puni_gold = HexColor('#F5A623')
light_bg = HexColor('#F8FAFC')
t.setStyle(TableStyle([
# Header Styling
('BACKGROUND', (0, 0), (-1, 0), puni_navy),
('TEXTCOLOR', (0, 0), (-1, 0), white),
('FONTNAME', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 'Helvetica-Bold'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 9),
('ALIGN', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 'CENTER'),
('BOTTOMPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 8),
('TOPPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 8),
# Body Styling
('FONTNAME', (0, 1), (-1, -2), 'Helvetica'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, 1), (-1, -2), 8.5),
('VALIGN', (0, 0), (-1, -1), 'MIDDLE'),
('GRID', (0, 0), (-1, -2), 0.5, lightgrey),
# Center align specific columns
('ALIGN', (2, 1), (2, -2), 'CENTER'), # UNIT(S)
('ALIGN', (3, 1), (3, -2), 'CENTER'), # STATUS
('ALIGN', (4, 1), (4, -2), 'CENTER'), # LH
('ALIGN', (5, 1), (5, -2), 'CENTER'), # PH
# Total Units Row Styling
('FONTNAME', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 'Helvetica-Bold'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 9.5),
('TEXTCOLOR', (0, -1), (-1, -1), puni_navy),
('BACKGROUND', (0, -1), (-1, -1), light_bg),
('ALIGN', (1, -1), (1, -1), 'RIGHT'),
('LINEABOVE', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 1, puni_gold),
('LINEBELOW', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 1, puni_gold),
('SPAN', (0, -1), (1, -1)), # Span first two columns for total row
]))
return t
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# PDF GENERATION
# -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
def generate_pdf():
output_file = f"Course_Structure_International_Relations_Diplomacy.pdf"
try:
doc = SimpleDocTemplate(
output_file,
pagesize=A4,
rightMargin=15*mm, leftMargin=15*mm,
topMargin=20*mm, bottomMargin=20*mm
)
styles = getSampleStyleSheet()
# Peter University Theme Colors
puni_navy = HexColor('#0A192F')
puni_gold = HexColor('#F5A623')
puni_oxblood = HexColor('#76323F')
dark_gray = HexColor('#334155')
medium_gray = HexColor('#475569')
# Custom Paragraph Styles
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='UniversityTitle',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=22,
leading=26,
alignment=TA_CENTER,
spaceAfter=6,
textColor=puni_navy
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='FacultyTitle',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=13,
leading=16,
alignment=TA_CENTER,
spaceAfter=10,
textColor=dark_gray
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='ProgrammeTitle',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=16,
leading=20,
alignment=TA_CENTER,
spaceAfter=5,
textColor=puni_oxblood
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='DocSubtitle',
fontName='Helvetica',
fontSize=11,
leading=14,
alignment=TA_CENTER,
spaceAfter=20,
textColor=medium_gray
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='LevelHeader',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=14,
leading=18,
alignment=TA_LEFT,
spaceBefore=25,
spaceAfter=8,
textColor=puni_navy,
keepWithNext=True
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='SemesterHeader',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=12,
leading=15,
alignment=TA_LEFT,
spaceBefore=8,
spaceAfter=8,
textColor=puni_oxblood,
keepWithNext=True
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='InfoText',
fontName='Helvetica',
fontSize=9,
leading=12,
alignment=TA_CENTER,
spaceAfter=15,
textColor=medium_gray
))
styles.add(ParagraphStyle(
name='SummaryTitle',
fontName='Helvetica-Bold',
fontSize=12,
leading=16,
alignment=TA_LEFT,
spaceBefore=20,
spaceAfter=10,
textColor=puni_navy
))
story = []
# ========== COVER / DOCUMENT HEADER ==========
story.append(Paragraph(UNIVERSITY_NAME, styles['UniversityTitle']))
story.append(Paragraph(FACULTY_NAME, styles['FacultyTitle']))
story.append(Paragraph(PROGRAMME_NAME, styles['ProgrammeTitle']))
story.append(Paragraph("Four Years B.Sc Degree Programme (Regular)", styles['DocSubtitle']))
# Add a decorative line
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))
# ========== PROGRAMME SUMMARY ==========
summary_text = f"""
The B.Sc. programme in {PROGRAMME_NAME} is a four-year degree programme
designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in
international relations, diplomacy, political analysis, and global affairs.
The programme comprises a total of {TOTAL_PROGRAMME_UNITS} units across
{TOTAL_COURSES} courses, structured across eight semesters.
"""
story.append(Paragraph(summary_text, styles['InfoText']))
# ========== COURSE STRUCTURE TABLES ==========
current_level = None
for sem_data in COURSE_DATA:
level = sem_data['level']
semester = sem_data['semester']
semester_display = f"{level} - {semester}"
# Add Level header when level changes
if current_level != level:
story.append(Paragraph(level, styles['LevelHeader']))
current_level = level
# Add Semester header
story.append(Paragraph(semester, styles['SemesterHeader']))
# Create and add table
table = create_course_table(sem_data, semester_display)
story.append(table)
story.append(Spacer(1, 8))
# ========== SUMMARY SECTION ==========
story.append(PageBreak())
# Programme Summary Header
story.append(Paragraph("PROGRAMME SUMMARY", styles['LevelHeader']))
story.append(Spacer(1, 10))
# Create summary table
summary_data = [
["S/N", "LEVEL", "SEMESTER", "UNITS", "COURSES"],
]
sn = 1
for sem_data in COURSE_DATA:
summary_data.append([
str(sn),
sem_data['level'],
sem_data['semester'],
sem_data['total_units'],
str(len(sem_data['courses']))
])
sn += 1
# Add Total row
summary_data.append(["", "", "TOTAL", str(TOTAL_PROGRAMME_UNITS), str(TOTAL_COURSES)])
# Create summary table
col_widths = [20*mm, 35*mm, 60*mm, 25*mm, 25*mm]
summary_table = Table(summary_data, colWidths=col_widths, repeatRows=1)
puni_navy = HexColor('#0A192F')
puni_oxblood = HexColor('#76323F')
light_bg = HexColor('#F8FAFC')
summary_table.setStyle(TableStyle([
# Header
('BACKGROUND', (0, 0), (-1, 0), puni_navy),
('TEXTCOLOR', (0, 0), (-1, 0), white),
('FONTNAME', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 'Helvetica-Bold'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 10),
('ALIGN', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 'CENTER'),
('BOTTOMPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 8),
('TOPPADDING', (0, 0), (-1, 0), 8),
# Body
('FONTNAME', (0, 1), (-1, -2), 'Helvetica'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, 1), (-1, -2), 9),
('GRID', (0, 0), (-1, -2), 0.5, lightgrey),
('ALIGN', (0, 1), (0, -2), 'CENTER'), # S/N
('ALIGN', (3, 1), (3, -2), 'CENTER'), # Units
('ALIGN', (4, 1), (4, -2), 'CENTER'), # Courses
# Total row
('FONTNAME', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 'Helvetica-Bold'),
('FONTSIZE', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 10),
('TEXTCOLOR', (0, -1), (-1, -1), puni_oxblood),
('BACKGROUND', (0, -1), (-1, -1), light_bg),
('LINEABOVE', (0, -1), (-1, -1), 1, puni_navy),
('SPAN', (0, -1), (1, -1)), # Span first two columns
('ALIGN', (2, -1), (2, -1), 'RIGHT'),
]))
story.append(summary_table)
# ========== NOTES SECTION ==========
story.append(Spacer(1, 20))
story.append(Paragraph("NOTES:", styles['SummaryTitle']))
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))
notes = [
"C = Compulsory / Core Course",
"LH = Lecture Hours per Semester",
"PH = Practical Hours per Semester",
"Total Programme Units: 155 units over 4 years",
"",
"For more information, please contact:",
"Department of International Relations & Diplomacy",
"Faculty of Arts, Management & Social Sciences",
"Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State, Nigeria"
]
for note in notes:
if note == "":
story.append(Spacer(1, 5))
else:
story.append(Paragraph(f"• {note}", styles['InfoText']))
# Build document
doc.build(story, onFirstPage=add_footer, onLaterPages=add_footer)
print(f"✅ Course Structure PDF successfully generated: {output_file}")
print(f" Programme: {PROGRAMME_NAME}")
print(f" Total Units: {TOTAL_PROGRAMME_UNITS}")
print(f" Total Courses: {TOTAL_COURSES}")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error generating PDF: {str(e)}")
import traceback
traceback.print_exc()
return False
if __name__ == "__main__":
generate_pdf()