Building Information Modeling
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
Curriculum C248X
(Updated August 5, 2010)
Graduates of this program can qualify for jobs in architectural firms; construction management firms or facility management firms for building operations; perform duties such as computer-aided design and drafting for building design and construction, Building Information Modeling, computer-aided perspective rendering, CADD or BIM manager; install, maintain and keep up-to-date with the software and hardware used for Building Information Modeling and CADD operations, organize a Building Information Modeling team, manage an application service provider, execute electronic transfer of design and Building Information Modeling files between members of the building project team, teach others on the team how to use the specialty programs and produce instructional manuals and standards for the firm. The goal of the Building Information Modeling program is to help students to develop critical thinking skills, develop creativity, be prepared for employment in entry-level positions and develop excellent visual, graphic and verbal communication skills.
After successful completion of this program, the student will be
able to:
• Demonstrate skills in using Revit for producing architectural
drawings.
• Explain and show how to create "families" in Revit.
• Create production drawings for architectural projects.
• Demonstrate how to produce design options in Revit.
• Demonstrate how to show existing and demolished work
in drawings using Revit.
• Explain how to create nd use worksets to work in a collaborative
way with other users of Revit.
• Demonstrate how to assign materials, lighting and create a
rendering using Revit.
• Explain how to install Revit within a firm.
• Demonstrate self-evaluation skills to faculty through
reflective paper or oral presentation.
• Complete a comprehensive portfolio of work in all courses
taken at Triton College and have it accetped by a faculty
jury.
• Complete short-term projects within a stipulated time
period.
• Orally explain a drawing to faculty.
Semester
One
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| ARC109 | Architectural Drafting Fundamentals (no prerequisite) | 2 |
| ARC110 | Wood and Masonry Construction Technology (prerequisite: ARC109 or concurrent enrollment) | 5 |
| ARC189 | Computer Graphics for Architecture I (no prerequisite) | 3 |
| ARC261 | Revit (no prerequisite) | 3 |
| RHT101 | Freshman Rhetoric
& Composition I
(you need to take the Triton writing and reading placement test to determine whether you will need a prerequisite to this course) |
3 |
Semester Two
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| ARC120 | Steel Construction Technology (prerequisite: ARC110) | 5 |
| ARC260 | Computer Graphics for Architecture II (prerequisite ARC189) | 3 |
| ARC262 | Revit Production | 3 |
MAT
101 |
Quantitative Literacy (or) Liberal Arts Mathematics (or) College Algebra (or) Pre-Calculus (or) Plane Trigonometry (you need to take the Triton math placement test to determine what math course to take) |
3-5 |
RHT102 |
Freshman Rhetoric & Comp II (prerequisite grade of C or better in Rhetoric 101) |
3 |
Semester Three
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
ARC130 |
Concrete Construction Technology (prerequisite: ARC110) |
5 |
| ARC263 | Revit Management | 3 |
ARC292 |
Site Design and Construction (no prerequisite) |
3 |
| ARC210 | History of Architecture (no prerequisite) | 3 |
| CIS174 | LAN Administration Windows Client | 3 |
Semester Four
| Course Number | Course name | Credit Hours |
| ARC258 | Construction Cost Estimating | 3 |
| COT142 | Contract Documents | 3 |
| ARC140 | MEP Construction Technology (prerequisite: ARC110) | 5 |
| CIS176 | LAN Administration Windows Server | 3 |
| HTH104
or HTH281 |
Science of Personal
Health
or First Aid & CPR |
2 |
| _____ | General Education / Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Total credits required for graduation: 66-68