Date of Award
5-2018
Thesis Date
5-2018
Degree Type
Honors Thesis-Unrestricted
Degree Name
B.S.
Department
Mathematics
Degree Program
Mathematics
Director
Kenneth Holladay
Abstract
In 2012, Wormald R. & Guimond C. developed a mathematical model utilizing integer linear programming and network flow to help Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) create a more efficient course schedule. Course scheduling was a major problem at WPI in 2012, as the manual process at that time often resulted in courses being assigned to inappropriate (too large or too small) classrooms. The University of New Orleans (UNO) is facing a similar challenge, as the current scheduling system at UNO does not always produce efficient course schedules. The goal of this thesis, therefore, is to improve upon the 2012 model by WPI, from that developing a more efficient course schedule at UNO Department of Economics and Finance. This can serve as a starting point for future research on finding an optimal schedule at UNO, given the restrictions and preferences on room assignments.
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Recommended Citation
Dinh, Tien, "Creating a More Efficient Course Schedule at UNO Department o Economics and Finance Using Linear Optimization" (2018). Senior Honors Theses. 105.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/honors_theses/105
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