At the end of the course, the students will

1.1. describe steps of model building process.

1.2. define assumptions of mathematical models.

1.3. define objectives and constraints.

2.1. identify and build appropriate mathematical models for network problems.

2.2. identify and build appropriate mathematical models for location problems.

2.3. identify and build appropriate mathematical models for distribution problems.

2.4. identify and build appropriate mathematical models for productions planning and scheduling problems.

3.1. collect data to estimate the value of parameters.

3.2. verify and validate the mathematical model.

3.3. perform sensitivity/scenario analysis.

3.4. select among alternative courses of actions.