Research Article
Article:A Genetic Algorithm Approach for a Real-World University Examination Timetabling Problem
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
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| Volume 12 - Issue 5 |
| Published: December 2010 |
| Authors: Oluwasefunmi T. Arogundade, Adio T. Akinwale, Omotoyosi M. Aweda |
10.5120/1678-2083
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Oluwasefunmi T. Arogundade, Adio T. Akinwale, Omotoyosi M. Aweda . Article:A Genetic Algorithm Approach for a Real-World University Examination Timetabling Problem. International Journal of Computer Applications. 12, 5 (December 2010), 1-4. DOI=10.5120/1678-2083
@article{ 10.5120/1678-2083,
author = { Oluwasefunmi T. Arogundade,Adio T. Akinwale,Omotoyosi M. Aweda },
title = { Article:A Genetic Algorithm Approach for a Real-World University Examination Timetabling Problem },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
year = { 2010 },
volume = { 12 },
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publisher = { Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA }
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Abstract
With the introduction of modularity, increasing student numbers and the continued expansion of university departments, space in Nigerian Universities is becoming an increasingly precious commodity. To address this, some institutions have tried to ensure efficient space utilization by employing different proposed solutions to space allocation problems especially during examination period.
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