Algorithm for creating a school timetable

Question

I\'ve been wondering if there are known solutions for algorithm of creating a school timetable. Basically, it\'s about optimizing \"hour-dispersion\" (both in teachers and

Answer 1

This paper describes the school timetable problem and their approach to the algorithm pretty well: "The Development of SYLLABUS—An Interactive, Constraint-Based Scheduler for Schools and Colleges."[PDF]

The author informs me the SYLLABUS software is still being used/developed here: http://www.scientia.com/uk/