A GA-based methodology to determine an optimal curriculum for schools

Arranging an optimal curriculum at universities is a difficult problem to be resolved with multiple constraints. The arrangement of the curriculum can be divided into two sub issues: curriculum evaluation and curriculum scheduling. Each sub issue is concerned with its own multiple parameters. Traditional linear programming methods do not obtain satisfactory results with this complex problem. This study developed a methodology by utilizing genetic algorithms, a promising tool for solving complex optimization problems to deal with multiple constraints. The results of this study indicated that the methodology was feasible and there was a significant reduction in the amount of time required for arranging the optimal curriculum.