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2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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AE 3311 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling II

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 1 credits
Course Description
This course prepares the student to utilize building information modeling (BIM) as a coordinated, integrated and consistent approach to a building project in design and construction decision making. Students are provided the basics to produce high-quality 3-D designs and construction documents, along with cost-estimating, and construction planning. The students will use BIM in the senior project sequence. The course will utilize Autodesk Revit Building Systems. (prereq: junior standing, AE 1301 , AE 1312 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Demonstrate skill in using advanced features of Revit Architecture 2012
• Demonstrate skill in using Revit Structure
• Demonstrate skill in using Revit MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems)
Course Topics
• Course Overview/Getting Started (2 classes)
• Floor Plans (4 classes)
• Roof, floor, and ceiling systems (2 classes)
• Revit Structure-Grids, columns, beams (2 classes)
• Revit Structure-Floor, bar joists, footings (2 classes)
• Water Closets, cabinets, furniture (2 classes)
• Mechanical Systems layout (2 classes)
• Electrical Systems layout (2 classes)
• Renderings (2 classes)
• Final project
Laboratory Topics
None appended
Coordinator
Michael McGeen



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