Descriptor
| Algorithms | 2 |
| Computer Oriented Programs | 2 |
| Foreign Countries | 2 |
| Higher Education | 2 |
| School Schedules | 2 |
| Universities | 2 |
| Computer Software | 1 |
| Faculty | 1 |
| Flow Charts | 1 |
| Heuristics | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Computers and Education | 2 |
Author
| Loo, E. H. | 1 |
| Selim, S. M. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedSelim, S. M. – Computers and Education, 1983
Describes an improved method for solving typical timetabling problems which was developed for the American University in Cairo. The article outlines the 26-step algorithm, indicates computer storage requirements, shows how the algorithm copes with conflicts, and explains how to obtain the final output in convenient format. (EAO)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedLoo, E. H.; And Others – Computers and Education, 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…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Faculty
