BIM and Computer Graphics

3 Units

This course is intended to apply Building Information Modeling tools in a meaningful manner within the AEC field. The course will progress through the core concepts of widely used VDC tools: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, Navisworks. The key areas of focus will be conceptualizing projects, quantity takeoff, scheduling, and constructability review. Class time will involve hands-on training and exercises that will simulate real-world situations and deadlines. Complexity levels in the models will be minimized to ensure focus on concepts. Students will have multiple opportunities to hone their presentation skills with their projects through the course progression. Prereq: ECIV 260 .