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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    Can someone help me make a schedule?

    I'm an "average" student. If I study enough and understand the material enough I can make solid grades. This semester I'm taking 18 credits and I think if I balance my time right it won't be too overwhelming and I can come out with a 3.8 - 4.0. Last semester I took 8 credits because I...
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    Programs Math Major is this too heavy of a schedule?

    I am an undergraduate math major with a focus on pure math and statistics. I am looking to take the following in one semester: Intro to Real analysis II Advanced Calculus (more computational not as much analysis based) Advanced Linear Algebra (the second undergrad course, proof based) Math...
  3. marcus

    Spring schedule for International LQG Seminar

    The ILQGS "conference call" seminars audio and slide go online, so we can listen. They usually have some 5 or so centers hooked up, so during the presentation you may hear comment/question from Marseille, Nottingham, PennState, Warsaw, Waterloo,... Then sometimes the speaker will respond to the...
  4. C

    I need your advice with my schedule, please

    I attached my proposed course of study; I'm triple majoring in Physics, Astronomy and Math, and minoring in Computer Science - I start in Fall 2011. I already earned a B.S. in Business so all the outside requirements for the 2nd B.S. have been satisfied and that is why you won't see anything...
  5. S

    Will Taking 4 Classes Together Be Too Much? EE Student Advice

    So I am an EE student, finishing Calc 2 this semester, and few other requirements... So for next semester I am able to take calc 3, phy 2, differential equations, and Engineering Analysis Will taking all of this 4 classes together to much? or should i take: calc 3, phy 2, differential...
  6. R

    Formula for Total Line current of Schedule of Load

    Hi guys.. just want to ask for the formula for the computation of the total load current in the schedule of load in order to size the breaker accurately. Hoping for response.. THANK YOU. :)
  7. N

    Should Freshmen in Chemical Engineering Take Physics with Calc I?

    I'm going to be a freshman in chemical engineering this fall. I'm not supposed to take physics until the spring semester, since we take it with Calc II. However, I technically can place out of calc I from my AP score. I'm not going to do this, because I don't feel that I have a strong enough...
  8. C

    Is My Course Load Too Much for a Physics Degree in 2 Years?

    Hey everyone, sorry in advance for the lengthy post (at least vertically). In a nutshell, I've already received a bachelor's degree in political science, but have decided to go back to undergrad to receive a physics degree since it's my passion. Since I'm already behind schedule, I'm hoping to...
  9. N

    Create a Self-Study Schedule for AP Calculus AB

    Hi all. I recently took AP Calculus AB as a senior. While I feel that I enjoyed and understood the subject matter greatly, my class got no where near where we were supposed to get. I really want to have a good Calculus base for college next year, especially if I decide to start in Calc II...
  10. T

    Fall Schedule 2010. Opinions and thoughts?

    Hi, guys. This is my schedule for the coming up fall. Appl Differential Equations I Intro to Number Theory Foundations of Math Advanced Calculus I I know it will be challenging. Do you think I should take all these classes at once or should I drop the Advanced Calculus I? Any thoughts...
  11. M

    Final exams - with study schedule

    Final exams -- need help with study schedule Hi all. I am a 2nd year ChE major. I've done pretty well in my gen physics, chem, calc courses and have almost all of my humanities done. This semester I'm taking Thermodynamics, Organic Chem, Linear algebra, and a history course. I'm also working in...
  12. J

    What's on Your Fall 2010 Science Schedule?

    Apologies if this is a little early. I don't know what other universities are doing, but mine just opened up Fall 2010 registration to the masses (Honors college could do it earlier). Anyway, here's mine: Modern Physics Intermediate Lab Physics Mechanics (the upper-division version)...
  13. S

    Fall 2010 Course Schedule Planning

    Hi all, Since the pre-registration time for the Fall semester is approaching i need to make plans as what to take next semester. Specifically, i am planning on taking one or two reading courses since they are not offered via regular curriculum. While it is not for sure that i might be...
  14. M

    Designing an Unstayed Mast for a Sail: Calculations and Lamination Schedule

    Homework Statement There is an unstayed mast which is 3m long, supported at the bottom and at 0.5m from the bottom. Sail area is 10 m^2, design wind speed is 50 km/h. It is made from glass epoxy composite. The base fiber is 300 g/m^2 glass textile. E-glass, 2/2 twill. The inner diameter...
  15. Shackleford

    Evaluating My Fall Schedule: 12 Hours/Week

    I'm looking ahead at my fall schedule. I work roughly 20 hours/week, but it looks like that will be cut back to around 12 hours/week. I'm definitely taking Modern Physics II (undergrad QM) and Intermediate Mechanics. I'm considering taking Intro. to PDE with this professor, but honestly I'm a...
  16. arivero

    Strings 2010: Schedule of Talks

    here available http://mitchell.physics.tamu.edu/Conference/string2010/Conference.html And list of speakers: http://mitchell.physics.tamu.edu/Conference/string2010/speakers.html
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    Schools Is the schedule at a 4 year University anything like this:

    This is the schedule at a 2 year college by the way for about 19 units: Monday Chemistry from 11:30am - 1:20pm, Math from 4:00pm - 6:15pm , Astronomy from 7pm - 9:20pm Wednesday Chemistry from 8:30am - 1:20pm, Math from 4:00pm - 6:15pm , Astronomy from 7pm - 9:20pm Friday Computer Science...
  18. Q

    Post your Spring 2010 schedule

    What's your schedule for Spring 2010? Mine is: - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) - Computer Programming for Engineers (C/C++) - Calc II - Physics I (CM) - Physics I lab - IT for Electrical Engineers
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    Next Semester's Schedule: Double Majoring in Math and Physics - Tips and Advice

    Hi all, I am looking for some advice on my next semester's schedule; currently planning on double majoring in math and physics. This semester I am taking... Calc 1 (the equivalent of calc 1 and about half of calc II at most universities.) Foundations of chem (typical first course in college...
  20. Shackleford

    What do you think of the rest of my schedule?

    I'm currently taking Differential Equations, a senior-level American Revolution course, and an Intermediate Macroeconomics course. I'm also working half-time. I'm not doing as well as I would like in DE - essentially a "B-" on the first exam. I just had an exam yesterday, and I think I did a...
  21. Shackleford

    Balancing Physics BS, Work, & Learning: My Class/Work Schedule

    I'm working on a Physics BS and in my junior year. After this semester, I'll start the upper level physics courses. This semester is my last for non-math or science courses, but I am also taking Differential Equations. I currently work about 20 hours/week. Next semester, my classes will be...
  22. daniel_i_l

    How to make an optimal schedule

    Let's say I have a group of people and 7 different jobs that have to be done every week - one per day. Each job requires one person. How do I distribute the jobs among the group so that both the "vacation time" between each workday and the time between doing the same job twice is constant...
  23. L

    What classes are you taking for Fall 2009?

    Hi, thought this might be an interesting an kind of fun idea, post your 2009 schedule if your a student currently taking classes, also if you have some questions to ask the physics forums peanut gallery we can put them all in one space. I'll start Classes Linear Algebra- Using professors own...
  24. F

    Schedule for Fall Quarter - Linear Algebra or Fundamentals of Math?

    I'm having a hard time trying to figure out if Linear Algebra or the Foundations of Higher Mathematics would be best to take for fall quarter. I briefly thought about just taking both, but I'm not sure if I could handle it. Originally I was thinking about take linear algebra, but a friend...
  25. E

    Senior Year HS Schedule: Preparing for Physicist Career

    hello all i want to be a physicist when i grow older, and i want to get started in high school taking the classes i need to be taking. Also, does it look like a managable course load? Here's what I've got so far: English 4 Government/Economics AP Spanish 3 Calculus AB AP Computer...
  26. D

    Prospective Physics/Math Schedule

    I am a sophomore that just got accepted into Upper Division for both Mathematics and Physics (I am double majoring, and plan to go for a PhD in physics), and now I have to plan out what to take for the next couple of years, I don't think I want to graduate in 2 years because I want to take as...
  27. T

    Stargazing Is there a DSLR with programmable frame rate for sequential shots?

    Dear Russ_Watters, dear Chemistree, Thank you so much for your advice, in this system it would be okay to swap the cards, so the DSLR would be the best solution. I just don't know is there any DSLR that can meet the requirements of programming the frame rate (I mean to tell the device that it...
  28. S

    Struggle to Maintain 4.0 With Busy Schedule

    Well this is my situation. I'm a senior in HS. And this year I took ... Adv. Biology Physics AP calculus Economics Humanitites The only easy class I have this year is Economics. I had a 4.0 at the end of last year. And this year already in the first marking period I dropped to a...
  29. P

    Choosing Math Classes for My Junior Fall Schedule as a Physics Major

    I'm going to be a junior transfer next fall and I'll be starting my upperdiv classes. I'm a physics major, but am undecided about which area of physics I want to pursue, though I am leaning towards particle, astrophysics, or optics. Also unsure about theoretical or experimental physics. I...
  30. M

    What's Your Fall 07 Schedule at UA?

    For my first semester at the University of Arizona --------------------------------- MATH223 - Vector Calculus PHYS151 - Intro to Mechanics ENGL101 - First Year Composition TRAD104 - Science and Inquiry --------------------------------- 14 credits I'm thinking about adding a German...
  31. A

    Can Junior Year Handle 7 AP Classes Alongside Extracurriculars and Test Prep?

    I need to make quick schedule decisions for next year because the deadline is approaching. Please help me consider my two choices: 1st choice: (7 Classes) AP Calculus APUSH AP Biology AP Sats AP Enviornmental science English 11 H Spanish 2 2nd choice: (6 Classes) AP Calculus APUSH...
  32. M

    Fall '07 Schedule Advice Needed

    Next semester, Fall '07, I'll be taking a couple math courses for my math major. Could you guys give me some advice on whether or not the workload is too much? Here is my schedule: Discrete Math (4 units) Number Theory (4 units) Electrodynamics & Kinetic Theory (3 units) Capstone Prepatory...
  33. W

    Programs Typical four-year schedule of a math major

    For a math major who takes Calc I first semester of freshman year, what might his 4 year schedule look like (only with regard to math classes, not electives and stuff)? Obviously this varies a lot from person to person (and a bit from school to school), but in general, what's a normal...
  34. z-component

    Spring Semester Schedule: 17 Credits, 10am-3pm

    Here's my spring semester schedule: AERSP 001S - Aerospace Engineering First-Year Seminar (1) CMPSC 201C - C++ Programming for Engineers (3) FR 202 - French Grammar and Composition (3) MATH 141E - Calculus With Analytic Geometry II (4) MATH 220 - Matricies (2) PHYS 211 - Mechanics (4) Total of...
  35. E

    Is Taking 12 Credits Enough for a Freshman Math and Physics Double Major?

    I'm a freshman math and physics double major. Next semester, I'll be taking these classes: Real Analysis I, Introduction to Statistical Physics, Number Theory, and second semester of Linear Algebra. However, these are only 12 credits which is just enough to be considerd a full time student. My...
  36. L

    What is a Typical Course Load for a Double Major in EE and Physics?

    communication systems, optics, lasers, and microscopy, condensed matter physics, advanced spectroscopy, adv. comp. apps for EEs, and solid state technology. I am a double major in EE and physics. It is a 16 credit load, which is rather light compared to my last two semesters. Plus, no labs...
  37. C

    Courses Course schedule (yes, another one)

    I just registered for my freshman semester at the local community college. I think it should be a decent course load, but would like some oppinions on it. Calculus 3 (multivariable) physics 3 (thermodynamics and optics) Linear Algebra differential equations (I think it only covers ODE's...
  38. C

    Courses Is a 20 credit course schedule manageable for a freshman?

    Hello Here are the courses I am planning to take for the fall semester of my freshman year: Introduction to the Science of Biology Film Aesthetics/Analysis FYS(freshman seminar): Women in Film and Literature Introduction to Proof Techniques Calculus 2They are all 4 credits, making a total of...
  39. L

    Is There a University for Science and Technology Majors with ADHD Support?

    WHen I was going to college I wanted one that focused mroe on Science,Technology,and Engineering. While I'm good at Science I'm horrible at English Lit. I could never pass it in High School. I don't liek History either. SO I was deciding on a college that was more based on Science and...
  40. G

    Design a Fair Golf Schedule for 8 Players: 30 Rounds?

    Can anyone design a golf schedule for 8 golfers, playing 30 rounds, with each golfer paired with every other golfer the same number of times, and playing against every other golfer the same number of times? Each team of 2 will play another team of 2 each time. If 30 doesn't compute, what number...
  41. O

    University of Florida Student Proposed Schedule for Career Goal

    I am currently a student at the University of Florida studying chemical engineering and biochemistry with a minor in mathematics and possibly material sciences and sales engineering. I made a mock up of my schedule my career goal is to be the head researcher and CEO of a biotech company and...
  42. N

    Courses Course Schedule Fall 05: Double Majoring Advice

    Fall 05 Introduction to Computer Science Real Analysis I Linear Algebra E&M Classical Mechanics I Is that suicide or should I drop CPSC and take it later? I'm going to be slightly behind if I decide to do a double major and I would try to refrain myself from postponing courses. Thanks
  43. L

    Programs Take a look at my fall schedule (physics/chem dual major)

    Fall semester: Intermediate Inorganic Analytical Chem Analytical chem lab Physical chem 1 physical chem 1 lab Advanced Eng. Math Contemporary Physics Contemp. lab :cry: Spring Semester: Quantum Mechanics Physical chem 2 Physical Chem 2 lab Linear Alg. Advanced Organic...
  44. M

    Senior Year HS Schedule: Classes for College & Art

    Its come time to choose classes for senior year, there are some art classes i want to take and would like an easy schedule senior yr, but would anyone here reccomend AP Calc: AB(BC is harder), AP Chem, AP computers and an advanced physics topics class for someone who wants to major in Physics in...
  45. D

    Fairness in Heaven & Hell: Negotiating an Eternal Schedule

    Imagine that you and I find ourselves standing before the Pearly Gates awaiting our assignment to Heaven or Hell. St. Peter looks at us and says ''Well neither of you have been good enough to get into Heaven, but you haven't been bad enough to spend the rest of eternity in Hell either. So...
  46. K

    Engineering & Physics College Schedule | Major in Two Subjects

    Just curious, what are some of all your tough college schedules (physics related preferably, but all others are welcome) My schedule (which won't be tough) is: Engineering Seminar 7:30a-8:20 T Engineering Graphics 10:30a-11:45 TR Engineering Graphics Lab 3:30p-5:00 R Calculus I...
  47. P

    Stargazing What's Happening in the Night Sky? Upcoming Astronomy Events to Look Out For!

    Hi everyone Use this topic for posts about ongoing/upcoming stargazing events (e.g., comets, eclipses, occultations, meteor showers, etc.). -Phobos
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