Generalized academic simulation programs (GASP) is school scheduling by computer. The publication compares the manual method of developing a school schedule with the new method of computer programing. A major advantage of computer programing is that it relieves the administrator of this busy work so that he can devote his energies and time to more…

This report describes the tasks and related efforts necessary to convert the present Qualitative Developments Requirements Information (QDRI) Program from a clerical operation into an automated information processing system. A description of the QDRI Program is presented whereby current operations, files, procedures, etc. are contrasted to planned…

This report outlines the development of the UDECOM system (UNIVAC-DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM). UDECOM is the implementation of a software package for the DEC PDP-8/I computer which enables data communication with the UNIVAC 1108 computer. Also described are the results of research into the U1108/U1004 data…

Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) provide greater flexibility at a lower cost than a computer. (Ed.)

Part 1 of this article appeared in v1 n4 of Linguistik und Didaktik''. (WB)

Suggests using a programming language approach in the teaching of the introductory course in business data processing. (Author)

An operational, comprehensive, economical method for updating and correcting entries in a computerized bibliographic system is presented. The technique was developed in connection with the East African Agricultural Bibliographic Project at West Virginia University. Data modification operations are discussed as well as the limitations of the method…

Reports the result of six months of intensive analysis of the present registration system and possible alternative systems at the University of Minnesota. A telephone registration system, to operate in conjunction with an inperson, online registration, was proposed to increase total system capabilities. (JF)