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. R

    Freshman schedule help: advanced physics & chem? calc3/lin.alg/diff.eq

    I am going to be an incoming freshman for engineering (undecided, big 4). I am building a schedule that I don't know how to build. Scored 5 ap calc bc. *** My schedule list is * **English**: Freshman Composition (Honors maybe, i don't think this matters much) * **Math**: Calc 3/Lin...
  2. sheldonrocks97

    Is my Schedule too Much to Handle with Work Study?

    Hello, I'm an incoming freshman EE major at a small engineering university and I need to have an on campus job to pay for personal expenses. Tuition, Fees, and Room and Board will all be paid for, but I still need to get a campus job for personal expenses. I was just wondering if my schedule...
  3. sheldonrocks97

    Is This a Good 1st Semester Engineering Schedule?

    I am a high school senior that is transferring to a tech school in the Fall to study electrical engineering. I also have most of my general ed finished so I need to make a schedule for the fall based on the classes I haven't taken yet. I already finished most of my humanities/social science and...
  4. A

    Optimization with schedule constraints

    Hi, I have a optimization problem and I need to find a way to solve it even if only with an approximate solution. Let's suppose we have a finite set of vertical containers each with a distinct liquid chemical inside.(say a handful of vertical pipes). At the top, these containers have an...
  5. E

    Can I handle this intense schedule of physics and history courses?

    I will be taking calc 3, physics 2(calc based), modern physics and thermo, and a history class. Is this doable or too many physics courses. I feel like I can handle it. And btw my school is ranked 30ish in physics and 60ish overall. Thank you.
  6. R136a1

    Post your spring schedule here

    So, what courses are you going to take spring 2014? Post it here!
  7. cryora

    Would like some advice on class schedule next semester (Chem vs CS)

    I am a community college student with one semester worth of classes away from transferring to a 4-year university as a Physics major. Currently, I'm enrolled in all the classes I need for transfer: Differential Equations - 5 units General Physics (Modern Physics) last of a 4 class series -...
  8. E

    Programs Physics Major Schedule: Modern vs. Classical Mechanics

    Should I take modern physics and classical mechanics in the same semester? Or is that a bad idea. And my concerns are mostly about needing to understand stuff from modern to understand classical. Thank you
  9. fluidistic

    I missed a Pinchas Zukerman concert, can't find his schedule

    Hi guys, I feel extremely sad/destroyed to have missed a concert by Pinchas Zukerman. It occurred 2 days ago, only 3 blocks away from my flat. I don't have many hopes he will come back here, but if he comes to Argentina again I might assist to his performance. However I can't find his schedule...
  10. O

    Is this Fall schedule doable for a Physics/Math student aiming for all A's?

    Fall Schedule 2013, URGENT HELP Hello all, I am new to the Physics forum (hence if this post is in the wrong place, you know why). My current dilemma is my schedule for this Fall, I go to a mid-sized state university with a small Physic department. My school does not offer PhD or even a...
  11. C

    Is this schedule going to make me lose my mind?

    I'm taking Calculus 3, differential equations, linear algebra, physics 3, and a putnam exam preparation class (self study under an adivsor). I will be expected to take the Putnam this December. I could take Computer Programing I instead of one of the math classes and the Putnam class. Is this...
  12. Petrus

    MHB Can't Solve Character Schedule: f(x)=e^x(x^3-2x^2-x+4)-5

    Hello MHB, I am working with an old exam that we got full soloution I got problem with their characters schedule ( hope you understand what I mean cause I could not find any translate) I got the same roots as the soloution but in the characters schedule why do they got x-3 and (x+1)^2 should...
  13. M

    Could I please get some advice on my fall schedule?

    I'm finishing up my freshman year of college and next fall I'm planning to take: Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (4 credits) Analysis I (4) Waves and Thermal Physics (4) History of Classical Music (for gen. ed. requirements) (3) I'm fairly confident about my course...
  14. X

    What do you think of my schedule for fall 2013?

    Electricity and Magnetism 1-Griffith level Quantum Mechanics-1 Griffith Mathematical Physics II topics are mostly PDE's and complex Analysis And either Solid State physics or intro to Cosmology. Both classes are senior or junior level Do you guys think this is a decent schedule for a...
  15. N

    Can I handle this applied math course schedule for next semester?

    I'm majoring in Applied Mathematics and I am currently planning my schedule for next semester. These are the classes I plan to take. I would like to know if I will be able to handle this schedule, or if it will be too difficult. I will be a junior taking these courses. I don't have a mathematics...
  16. K

    Is this Spring schedule too difficult?

    Atomic & Nuclear Physics - 3 Advanced Physics Lab - 2 Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves - 3 Intermediate Microbiology - 4 Intermediate Microbiology Lab - 0 Research in Physics - 1 Fencing - 1 That's 14 credits. I need at least 12 for my scholarships.
  17. D

    Programs What should I fill my schedule with? Math major? Some minors? Some BS classes?

    I'm a sophomore studying physics and have been doing some academic planning over the break. I'm beginning to realize just how much open space I am going to have in my schedule. My scholarship requires me to take a minimum number of credits each semester, so only taking a few classes isn't an...
  18. B

    What classes should I take for the spring semester?

    Hello all, For the spring semester, I was considering taking Calculus III, Math Statistical Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, and Physics II. Before I sign up for this classes, I thought it most prudent to seek the advice of others. So, does anyone have any opinions that they'd like to share? I...
  19. A

    Courses Is this course schedule too rigorous?

    Hi, I currently attend a community college and plan to take 3 courses next semester: Calculus 2, Intro to Stats, Chemistry 1. I've heard that taking two math courses at once is too much. Does my schedule sound too rigorous?
  20. S

    What courses should a math major take?

    Would this be a manageable schedule? Elementary Number Theory Real Analysis 2 Stochastic Processes Design and Analysis of Experiment (statistics course) and an upper level elective (haven't decided on one yet). I'm a math major and minor in statistics. Any input is...
  21. S

    Programs Sophomore engineering major, is this planned schedule going to be too difficult?

    Hi, I am currently signed up for the TAG at UCD. However, I noticed that in order to fulfill this agreement, I have to take the following courses next semester: modern physics / optics, diff eq, materials, and circuits/devices. Primarily, I am looking to be a mat. engineer major, maybe civil...
  22. Y

    Does this schedule seem like too much?

    Looks like I'll be doing 16 credits hours this semester. I took Calc 2 this summer but unfortunately I didn't get the grade to receive a transfer credit, but I was close. These are the classes I'm taking. Calc-Based Physics I (5 credits hours) Organic Chemistry w/ Lab (4 credits hours)...
  23. W

    My class schedule, question about Circuit Analysis

    Calculus 3 Physics 2 US History and the World Circuit Analysis I seen my friends struggle in Calculus 3, only to realize it was because of a poor foundation in the previous Calcs. They said Physics 2 was harder than 1 but more enjoyable in the lab. The history class is what i expect from...
  24. J

    Difficult Schedule to Bridge Gap

    Hello everyone, I am one of those non-majors trying to get into graduate school (eventually). Long story short, I have a year left as a business major, during which time I will be taking Calculus 2 and the introductory physics w/lab sequence. I have recently met with both the graduate...
  25. D

    Does This Schedule Look Too Heavy For A Freshman EE Student?

    I am an incoming electrical engineering freshman. Integral Calculus (4) Modern Physics: Waves, Optics, Quantum and Classical Mechanics (4) Physics Lab (1) EE 101 and Lab (2) Intro To Programming and Lab (4) Sculptural Ceramics (2) Freshman Year Experience (1) Programming is an...
  26. C

    Schools Grad School Schedule Questions

    I wonder if this is a good schedule to take in the Spring for my M.S? I've been taking 4 classes + doing research in the last 2 quarters of my undergrad, and even though it's pretty stressful, I've been surviving. I am doing no research year 1. I may be TAing however. Spring would be this...
  27. jbrussell93

    Is My Fall 2012 Course Load Too Much for a Sophomore Engineering/Physics Major?

    My adviser seems to think that I may be taking on too much for my third semester, and I am starting to worry about hurting my GPA (4.0). I will be a first semester sophomore in biological engineering (possibly switching to physics). This is my tentative schedule for fall 2012: Organic...
  28. B

    Is it wise to take Physics 1 and Chemistry 2 with labs in one summer?

    I will be registering soon for the upcoming Summer semester and I'm wondering if it is wise to take the following courses in the summer: Physics 1 with Lab Chemistry 2 with Lab I think it would be wiser to take these courses over the summer African American History Chemistry 2 with...
  29. S

    Does this potential fall semester schedule sound too intense?

    This is my first post on here, so I apologize in advance if I'm in the wrong section or something. I was thinking about having this as my schedule for the fall semester. -Analysis I -Discrete Mathematics -General Physics I -Data Structures I'm not sure if I'm being overly ambitious...
  30. H

    Match schedule model to a soccer tournament

    hi i hope this is the rigth place to make this q: i have to make a match schedule model to a soccer tournament. the problem is that i have to calculate how to make the schedule. the goal is to record each indivudual player's score ( how many goals and how many wins ) the terms are ...
  31. E

    What courses are you taking next semester?

    The semester is nearing its end. Show us your spring schedules! Scanning Probe Microscopy Nuclear Solid State Physics Exotic Nuclei B Theory of Nucleosynthesis Theoretical Nuclear physics Social and Historical Aspects of Physics Master Thesis: Preparation
  32. S

    Tentative Schedule: Seeking Input on Class Choices

    The image is my tentative schedule for the next few years. I am wondering the order in which I chose my classes is decent? I pretty much made this off of the pre-requiremets for each class. If anyone has any input on if I should move a class, take a certain class before another, etc.. Thanks...
  33. S

    Does this seem like a good schedule?

    How does this sound? First Course in Modern Algebra (Abstract Algebra) Applied Statistics 2 Differential Equations and I need one more course, I'm considering Applied Combinatorics, is that class hard? What exactly is it about? Thanks
  34. N

    Calling all who successfully manage a busy schedule

    I'm shooting for all A's this semester. I'll be tutoring chemistry 4 hours a week, tutoring calculus 4 hours a week, working in a lab 15 hours a week, and taking 15 credit hours (Organic chemistry & lab, chemical engineering - processes, ODEs, and economics). My classes are spread out...
  35. I

    How difficult does this schedule sound?

    3rd Semester Schedule Introduction to Differential Geometry Introduction to Real Analysis - using Rudin Advanced Linear Algebra Symbolic Logic (philosophy course) Intro Programming (Java) I have some experience with proofs in LA, read up on basic techniques of proof over summer...
  36. AlexChandler

    Need advice on my Fall schedule

    Hello, I am a math and physics double major and a junior at Michigan State University. I have already taken introductory physics, the first semster of classical mechanics, a course in thermodynamics and modern physics, and linear algebra (along with the basic calculus and diff eq courses) I...
  37. W

    Medical Uberman Sleep Schedule: Myth or Reality?

    I wasn't quite sure whether to put this here or is skepticism and debunking. Anyway here goes. I was reading the other day about this different way of sleeping that allows one to sleep just two hours a day. It is called the Uberman sleep schedule. Basically, one sleeps every 3-4 hours for 20-30...
  38. K

    Finding Composition of Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Schedule 40

    Hello, I have one short question. Can I somehow get the information of the composition of the material (percantage of certain metals inside) if I have these data about it: carbon steel API 5L Grade B Schedule 40? I would appreciate your help veeery much! Regards Amy
  39. T

    Is this schedule for the fall too heavy? (

    Is this schedule for the fall too heavy? :(( -Intermediate Mechanics I -Intermediate E&M I -Linear Algebra -Fundamental Mathematics (intro proof class for math majors taken after Calc III) -General education course (irrelevant) Total: 15 hours It's...
  40. C

    Is my Fall schedule too demanding?

    Hey all, I'm a CCC student right now pursuing a career in Aerospace Engineering. Right now my GPA is a 3.7 and I only intend for it to go higher. It would probably be a 3.8-3.9 if my Chem teacher didn't screw me over last semester, but that's besides the point. :P This fall I'm taking...
  41. N

    Critique my schedule plan

    Semester 3 Introduction to Computers 3 15 Scientific programming 3 Calculus I 4 College Survival 1 E Physics I 4 Semester 4 Calculus II 4 15 College Chem 4 Mathematical Analysis III 3 Engineering Physics II 4 Semester 5 Calc III 4 16 Linear Algebra 3 Differential...
  42. M

    What do you think of this fall quarter schedule?

    So I am going to be a senior this fall double majoring it mathematics and economics right now my schedule is for the fall is: Topology (5 units) Game Theory (5 units) Poverty/Public Policy (5 units) and most likely going to be grading for vector calculus or number theory. I...
  43. T

    Summer getting too hard for you? Post your Fall Schedule to cool down

    Summer has started and I know a lot of college students have already made their schedule for fall. Post them here! I'll start... Engineering Mechanics Thermal Science Nuclear System Dynamics/Control Numerical Methods and Fortran Nuclear Engineering Lab I'm also considering adding...
  44. I

    Is This Schedule Too Much? Seeking Advice on Physics Course Load

    First post here. Recently changed my major from philosophy to physics(I recognize that this may be humorous to some of you :tongue:), so I thought I would join this forum. I wanted to ask if you guys think that that schedule would be cramming too much into a single semester. Honors...
  45. G

    Contacting a Professor Regarding Possible Schedule

    I'm a math major who was accepted into two schools for transfer admission. One school is near my home, so I've spent a lot of time talking with the head of the undergraduate program about the courses I'd take if I went there. The other school is in a different state, though, so I haven't been...
  46. Z

    Is this schedule too difficult?

    I will be starting my freshman year this fall. I want to take these courses: honors vector calculus honors matrices honors discrete math waves/optics english comp I have a ton of APs already so I have virtually no general ed requirements. I'm willing to study over the summer. Does...
  47. E

    Is This Sophomore Fall Schedule Packed with Programming and Technical Courses?

    Sophomore fall semester: Calc 3 Physics 2 (Electricity/Magnetism) / Lab Statics Thermodynamics Engineering Computation 18 credits. All classes have a recitation component. What do you guys think?
  48. C

    Need a little help deciding on a schedule

    So I am an EE probably doing a math minor. So far my schedule for Fall is looking like this Electronic Circuits I w/ Lab This course covers basic electronic design techniques. Topics include operational amplifiers, diodes and transistors characteristics and applications, and analysis and design...
  49. O

    Help With First Year Schedule - Physics Hons.

    Hi! I'm taking an honours degree in physics next year at the University of Alberta and am registering for courses. This is what my current schedule looks like: Fall Semester: http://img16.imageshack.us/i/fallterm2011schedule.png/ Winter Semester...
  50. C

    Is this proposed schedule going to be hard.

    I know these kind of topics suck but I'd like some opinions on the schedule I'm planning next fall. I heard EM was hard and I was curious to see if that plus all the rest was a lot to handle. Especially as my first real EE semester Circuit analysis II Introduction to Digital Systems...
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