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Building Information Modeling (CVEN90062)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Benny Chen
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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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
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- 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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1, 1500 word report and a BIM file on designing and communicating an infrastructure; group submission. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 40% |
Assignment 2, 1500 word report and a BIM file on analysing an infrastructure; individual submission. ILO 4 is addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
4 x quizzes each worth 5%. ILO s 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Benny Chen Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Benny Chen
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
TBC
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Management Course Master of Engineering Structures Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Spatial - 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.
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: 31 January 2024