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SRM165 - Introduction to Building Information Modelling

Year:

2022 unit information

Important Update:

Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates.

Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Reza Taban
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour class per week, 1 x 2 hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

Online independent and collaborative learning including scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site.

Content

Effective management of information is central to the success of construction projects. In SRM165, students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the concepts as well as hands-on experience with related information management systems and methodologies. The unit focuses on major aspects associated with adoption and implementation of information management systems for data creation, visualisation, usage and sharing on construction projects. Students will also be introduced to leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Identify and describe information management systems available for construction projects.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2

Demonstrate the ability to create, collate, analyse, store and disseminate information for construction projects using appropriate tools.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO7: Teamwork
ULO3

Apply basic knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and information management tools on construction projects.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO7: Teamwork
ULO4

Demonstrate understanding of principles of effective verbal written and graphic communication applied in the construction industry.

GLO2: Communication

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Report (including application of software tools) Written report, 3,000-word maximum 20% Week 4
Building Information Modelling (BIM) model development Prepare and modify a 3D model 30% Week 8
Group BIM report (including presentation) 4,000-word technical report, model, and oral presentation 50% Weeks 10 and 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRM165 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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