A Mechanized Decision Support System for Academic Scheduling.

Abstract

This thesis documents the mechanization of Computer Systems Management course selection and scheduling. It examines the factors that complicate academic scheduling and reviews the major problems associated with the current system. Alternative decision support system techniques to consolidate and integrate scheduling data were examined for potential implementation problems. Solutions to those problems became design objectives. The scheduling software was developed using the software engineering methodology. A prototype program was distributed to selected users and the final program was modified based on their feedback. The program custodian should control the program by making it available through a centralized media such as an electronic bulletin board. Future enhancements to this program should include expansion of the database, conversion to a database language and development of a microcomputer version. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168843

Entities

People

  • Stephen M. Fenstermacher

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
  • California
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Displays
  • Databases
  • Information Systems
  • Language
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Software Development
  • Software Testing
  • Systems Management
  • Test Methods
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Operations Research
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics