A Heuristic Approach to Scheduling University Timetables.

Loo, E. H.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Heuristic Approach to Scheduling University Timetables.

Loo, E. H.; And Others

Computers and Education, v10 n3 p379-88 1986

Categories of facilities utilization and scheduling requirements to be considered when using a heuristic approach to timetabling are described together with a nine-step algorithm and the computerized timetabling system, Timetable Schedules System (TTS); TTS utilizes heuristic approach. An example demonstrating use of TTS and a program flowchart are included. (MBR)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Faculty, Flow Charts, Foreign Countries, Heuristics, Higher Education, Methods, School Schedules, Space Utilization, Students, Universities

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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