AR 129 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Description
Students learn the fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit software. This course introduces concepts and features of BIM and basic architectural terminology. It includes software structure and features, modeling and editing techniques, and sheet creation and organization. This is a starter course in the Architectural Programs.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S., Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S. (Ferris State University-Construction Management), Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University), Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management),

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: AR121; AR120; AR218
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Create a 3D model of a building using Autodesk Revit software.

2. Generate a basic set of drawings for a building.

3. Learn construction terminology and basic methodologies and apply it to the building model.

4. Review and revise the building model to implement design alternatives.
Course Outline:
I. Create a 3D Model using BIM.

A. Create a floor plan with walls.

B. Add door and windows and roofs and floors to walls.

C. Add stairs and railings to model.

D. Add furniture and equipment to model.

II. Add Detail Information to Model.

A. Add dimensions and annotation to floor plans and elevation.

B. Cut sections and add detail information to section.

C. Add door, room, and window information to schedules,

III. Learn how to create a building rendering.

A. Add and adjust cameras.

B. Add entourage and plantings to models.

C. Render the building and create image files.

IV. Create Drawings.

A. Use BIM to generate the 2D Drawing Set.

B. Print a building drawing set for instruction and students to review.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Demonstration of BIM System to class: 50-60%

One on one instruction: 20-30%

Student testing on BIM System: 10-20%

Student presentation: 5-10%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: ARW 100 (IRW97/IRW98), IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 102928
Course CIP Code: 04.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of STEM
Department: Architectural and Mechanical Design
Discipline: AR
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Must know building construction materials.The design of buildings.Good working knowledge of Revit Architecture. Must have 4,000 hours of work experience in industry.

Major Course Revisions: Title
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250224T18:42:11
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030