| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553246 | Decision Support Systems | 2012 | 9 Pages |
A key process for post-secondary educational institutions is the definition of course timetables and classroom assignments. Manual scheduling methods require enormous amounts of time and resources to deliver results of questionable quality, and multiple course and classroom conflicts usually occur. This article presents a scheduling system implemented in a Web environment. This system generates optimal schedules via an integer-programming model. Among its functionalities, this system enables direct interaction with instructors in order to gather data on their time availability for teaching courses. The results demonstrate that significant improvements over the typical fully manual process were obtained.
► Class scheduling system implemented in a Web environment. ► We used a pattern based integer programming model. ► This system enables interaction with instructors through a user-friendly interface. ► We implement an efficient management of information by means of database filters. ► Results demonstrate significant improvements over the typical fully manual process.
