What is Schedule: Definition and 147 Discussions

A schedule or a timetable, as a basic time-management tool, consists of a list of times at which possible tasks, events, or actions are intended to take place, or of a sequence of events in the chronological order in which such things are intended to take place. The process of creating a schedule — deciding how to order these tasks and how to commit resources between the variety of possible tasks — is called scheduling, and a person responsible for making a particular schedule may be called a scheduler. Making and following schedules is an ancient human activity.Some scenarios associate "this kind of planning" with learning "life skills".
Schedules are necessary, or at least useful, in situations where individuals need to know what time they must be at a specific location to receive a specific service, and where people need to accomplish a set of goals within a set time period.
Schedules can usefully span both short periods, such as a daily or weekly schedule, and long-term planning with respect to periods of several months or years. They are often made using a calendar, where the person making the schedule can note the dates and times at which various events are planned to occur. Schedules that do not set forth specific times for events to occur may instead list algorithmically an expected order in which events either can or must take place.
In some situations, schedules can be uncertain, such as where the conduct of daily life relies on environmental factors outside human control. People who are vacationing or otherwise seeking to reduce stress and achieve relaxation may intentionally avoid having a schedule for a certain period of time.

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  1. WDS3FR

    Suggestion What is the Ban Point System for Posting Personal Math Theories?

    Is there any documentation of the ban point system
  2. T

    Studying Critique My Self-Study Schedule (Signal Processing & RF Electronics)

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  3. C

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  4. FactChecker

    I Have you seen the JWST Observing Schedule?

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  5. T

    Studying Help How do I raise my GPA? I have a full schedule with hard classes

    Considering I barely passed summer semester with embarassingly terrible grades (which was only 2 months long and exams are on campus and were binary multiple choice question meaning no partial grades so you either know it or you don't and there is no close in science) are as follows: Course...
  6. J

    Other Can I Take Online Classes with a Busy Schedule?

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  7. KareemKhaled

    Studying Hi everyone.... I want to know your opinion in this schedule

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  8. V

    Courses Is it Worth Retaking a "C" in Differential Equations?

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  9. P

    Studying IPHO mechanics study schedule suggestion

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  10. opus

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  11. R

    MHB How many ways can the captain arrage her schedule?

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  12. Awningguru

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  13. G

    Schools Is this too many classes for one college semester

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  14. jamalkoiyess

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    Hello PF, I am currently a physics-math junior and I was looking for advice on a small schedule that I am organizing for self-study. Our curriculum for undergraduate physics doesn’t include General Relativity nor approaches relativistic quantum mechanics. I am planning on continuing in...
  15. DJones

    Question about what schedule pipe I should use for slackline

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  16. T

    Schools How seriously will colleges take non-AP classes?

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  17. M

    Physics Physics job with flexible schedule?

    I was wondering what physics-major-based job has a flexible time commitment and schedule -- I want to be able to have a job where I can be financially stable and also love what I do - aka physics - but also be able to go out and have fun with my friends if they want to have an impromptu skiing...
  18. SteveManPhy076

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  19. G

    Studying Fall 2016 Schedule: Organic Chem 1, Gen Bio 1, Calc 1 & Effective Speech

    I have a question. Does this schedule look heavy or easy to handle? Organic Chemistry 1 Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:15 Tuesday lab: 1:00-4:50 General Biology 1 ( not sure, because I won't take it unless it will be useful for General biochemistry) Monday and Wednesday 3:00- 4:15 and Monday...
  20. John Jacke

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  21. B

    Schools Navigating a Busy College Schedule: My Experience and Tips

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  22. MegaAmpharos

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  23. victorhugo

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  24. victorhugo

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  25. G

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  26. Ranendon

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  27. W

    How can I determine if my course load is manageable?

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  28. TTM2025

    Can I Handle This Rigorous Course Load with a Part-Time Job?

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  29. L

    Am I setting myself up for failure with this schedule?

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  30. art sanchez

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  31. Lagraaaange

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  32. PhysicsKid0123

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  33. Greg Bernhardt

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  34. 95Tesla

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  35. Lagraaaange

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  36. B

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  37. Finesagan

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  38. MidgetDwarf

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  39. MidgetDwarf

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  40. QuantumCurt

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  41. I

    Studying Independently in High School - How Much Time?

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  42. grandpa2390

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  43. Charles Stark

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  44. Joshua L

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  45. Joshua L

    Is a Mathematical Physics course enough?

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  46. Joshua L

    My Physics Course Schedule I need much help please

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  47. N

    Load strength of schedule 40 1 1/2 in pipe

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  48. sheldonrocks97

    Is this a Good Spring Schedule?

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  49. sheldonrocks97

    Is this Spring Schedule Too Difficult?

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  50. I

    Optimizing Course Load for UT Austin Transfer: Diff EQ, Calc 3, and German 2

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