Building Information Modeling (CVEN90062)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 2
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In the past few years, the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry has observed the evolution of simple 2D drafting programs into integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) based on 3D spatial technologies. In this subject, students will learn how BIM is used to model, store and visualise architectural, structural, and facilities components of an infrastructure in 3D. Students will also learn how adding time and cost information to BIM allows AEC to foster collaboration in designing infrastructures, minimize the risk of construction errors and optimise the maintenance of them.

The subject is of particular relevance to students wishing to establish a career in civil engineering, property management, surveying, spatial information and urban planning but is also relevant to a range of disciplines where 3D building information should be considered.

Intended learning outcomes


  • Explain the function of BIM in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry
  • Apply BIM in designing, visualising and maintaining components of infrastructures
  • Analyse how collaborative techniques in BIM increase productivity and reduce the risk of construction and usage errors
  • Design infrastructures and plan for their construction and maintenance using BIM

Generic skills

  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
  • Ability to manage information and documentation.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Assignment 1, 1000 word report on the role of BIM in AEC (20-25 hours); group submission involving 20-25 hours work; associated with Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1; due Week 3 (10%)

  • Assignment 2, 1500 word report and a BIM file on Designing and Communicating a Building using BIM; group submission involving 30-35 hours work; associated with ILOs 2 and 3; due mid-semester (20%)

  • Assignment 3, 1000 word report on peer review of Assignment 3 in Week 8; individual submission involving 20-25 hours work; associated with ILOs 2 and 3; due mid to late-semester (10%)

  • Assignment 4, 2000 word report and a BIM file on designing and analysing an infrastructure using BIM; involving 40-45 hours work; associated with ILO 4; due Week 11 (30%)

  • 2 hour examination; associated with ILOs 1 to 4; held in the examination period at the end of semester (30%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorMohsen Kalantari Soltanieh
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    mohsen.kalantari@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

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  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    CourseMaster of Engineering Management
    CourseMaster of Engineering Project Management
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical with Business
    Specialisation (formal)Structural
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022