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Department of Industrial & Design Technology
Course Syllabus
DFT 270 Building Information Modeling
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
DFT 270 Building Information Modeling will introduce students to the principles and practice of Building
Information Modeling. Course exercises and projects are designed to enrich the students’ understanding of
the potential of this emerging technology on both a practical and theoretical level. The principal software that
we will be currently using for this course is Autodesk Revit Architecture. Many of the terms and concepts
covered will be common to other commercial products characterized as Building Information Modelers.
2 lecture, 2 lab, 3 credits
Prerequisites: DFT-262 Architectural Drafting or by permission of instructor
Co-requisites: None
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of meeting the requirements in
this course, students will be able to:
Student performance on these objectives will be
measured by:
1. Identify the parametric process used to
construct and modify a 3 dimensional
building information model (BIM).
CAD exercises using BIM functions.
2. Apply the software commands to create
industry standard architectural drawings.
Semester project assembling construction
documents.
3. Construct architectural buildings with a
proper application of building materials.
Individual projects using advanced BIM tools and
rendering functions.
COURSE CONTENT:
CHAPTER TOPIC
1. Intro to BIM theory & terminology
2. Windows & Doors- copying floor to floor
3. Floors and ceilings
4. Floor Openings & railings, Elev. shafts
5. Floors and ceilings - Families
6. Floors and ceilings/ soffits
7. Curtain walls and Storefronts
8. Sections, Details and detail components
10. Exterior Renderings/sheet set-up
11. Interior Perspectives
TEXTBOOK: COMMERCIAL DESIGN USING AUTODESK REVIT
ARCHITECTURE 2015, Daniel John Stine SDC Publications
ISBN # : 978-1-58503-512-0
EVALUATION:
A. Semester Projects…………… 50%
B. Final Project………………… 40%
C. Class Participation………….. 10%
TOTAL…………100%
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Lectures will be interspersed with the practical application of the covered topic and each topic should be
well practiced in off-class time. Each student is expected to devote sufficient hours per week of non-class
time to completing weekly assignments, and applying lecture material using the software therefore, note
recording is strongly recommended. Also, participation is mandatory; the intensive schedule of the
course cannot accommodate absentee students. Make up for necessary absences by practicing with the
software and by arranging to review with willing classmates.
Completion of one practical project, details to be announced, is required to complete this course. The
nature of the project generally permits a degree of flexibility, therefore allowing students to tailor exercises
that best fit their interests, provided that proposals fall within the disciplines of architecture and/or
construction. These might include design experimentation with existing spaces, augmentation of studio
design projects, and portfolio enhancement.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance will be taken twice during each class period. The first attendance for the lecture portion of the
class will be at the beginning of each class. The second attendance, for the laboratory portion of the class will
be taken at 11:30 a.m. for classes beginning in the morning, 5:15 p.m. for classes beginning early afternoon,
and 9:45 p.m. for evening classes.
If a student is absent from the lecture portion of the class, it will be recorded as an absence for the entire class
period. If a student is absent from the laboratory portion of the class, it will be recorded as an absence from
that portion of the class only.
A letter grade will be deducted from the class participation portion of your final grade for each absence beyond
three absences from either portion of a class period.
SPECIAL NOTES:
A final grade cannot be assigned for the course until all drawings,
projects and examinations for the course have been completed.
Make-up examinations will be administered in accordance with the
instructor’s and division’s policy.
FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE: Please note well.
A daily listing will appear in the glass case located in the main hall A bldg. which will indicate all classes
which are cancelled. Students can consult this case before going to class. If students find a class
cancelled which has not been listed, they should report this to the divisional dean’s office (A325) or to the
evening/Saturday office (L113).
CALENDAR:
Class Meeting Date Topic Chapter
1.
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Introduction to BIM theory & terminology, drawing screen
review
1
2. _______ Floors and Ceilings - Families
3, 5
3. _______ Windows and doors – copying floor to floor
2
4. _______ Ceilings and special ceilings/ soffits
3,6
5. _______ Floor openings & railings; elevator shafts-REVIT web browser
4
6. _______ Curtain walls and storefront walls
7
7. _______ Open lab
8. _______ Stairs and landings / railings
4
9. _______ Sections, details and detail components
8
10. _______ Site development
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11. _______ Interior Perspectives
11
12. _______ Exterior Renderings /sheet set-up 11,10
13. _______ Open lab
14. _______ Open lab
15. _______ Evaluation of Final Construction Documents
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