Scheduling algorithm/module

[swampyankee]

I work at a small private school. I'm looking for a module that will allow scheduling classes for the students, taking into account all sorts of restrictions.

Do any perl-based scheduling programs or perl modules exist for this kind of scheduling? I could roll my own, but I'd rather take advantage of the work of others ....

[roboticus]

swampyankee:

This question has been asked before here (quite a while ago): [OT] simple algorithm for assigning students to class sections so you might review that thread. In it, BrowserUk put something together that might be good enough for you.

If it doesn't work out, you might post an example and someone might be able to help you improve it.

...roboticus

When your only tool is a hammer, all problems look like your thumb.

[swampyankee]

Thanks! I'll give that a try first. We've got fewer than 50 students, but we also have a scheduling nightmare because of small classes (max is 6), and small staff (only 10 full-time equivalent teachers)