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Linear Integer Model for the Course Timetabling Problem of a Faculty in Rio de Janeiro
Joint Authors
Pereira, Valdecy
Gomes Costa, Helder
Source
Advances in Operations Research
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
This work presents a linear integer programming model that solves a timetabling problem of a faculty in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The model was designed to generate solutions that meet the preferences of the faculty’s managers, namely, allocating the maximum number of lecturers with highest academic title and minimising costs by merging courses with equivalent syllabuses.
The integer linear model also finds solutions that meet lecturers’ scheduling preferences, thereby generating more practical and comfortable schedules for these professionals.
Preferences were represented in the objective function, each with a specific weight.
The model outperformed manual solutions in terms of response time and quality.
The model was also able to demonstrate that lecturers’ scheduling preferences are actually conflicting goals.
The model was approved by the faculty’s managers and has been used since the second semester of 2011.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pereira, Valdecy& Gomes Costa, Helder. 2016. Linear Integer Model for the Course Timetabling Problem of a Faculty in Rio de Janeiro. Advances in Operations Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096536
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pereira, Valdecy& Gomes Costa, Helder. Linear Integer Model for the Course Timetabling Problem of a Faculty in Rio de Janeiro. Advances in Operations Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096536
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pereira, Valdecy& Gomes Costa, Helder. Linear Integer Model for the Course Timetabling Problem of a Faculty in Rio de Janeiro. Advances in Operations Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096536
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096536