At the end of the course, the students will

1. describe how science works.

2. identify the differences between science and engineering practices.

3. discuss how industrial engineering emerged.

4. understand the ethical issues involved and ethical conduct requirements.

5. discuss the basic concepts in industrial engineering: process, process improvement, performance evaluation

6. identify the tools and techniques used in industrial engineering.

7. understand the importance of mathematical modeling.

8. identify the tools and techniques used in industrial engineering.

9. understand the importance of critical thinking and systems thinking.

10. appreciate the concept of randomness.

11. be aware of the topics and courses to be followed in the IE curriculum.