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Building Information Modeling, BS


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About the Program

Combining graphics expertise with broad construction knowledge, building information modeling (BIM) is helping to revolutionize the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry through its transformative and collaborative approach. When you major in building information modeling at Purdue University, you’ll gain skills that will help a construction team create detailed designs and documentation. The 3D computer model is at the heart of BIM. Once you have created a model, you can view the structure from inside specific rooms, from any angles, and even with different materials such as brick or siding. You will learn about a wide range of topics necessary in the field, such as carpentry, steel, and plumbing and electrical trades.

Building Information Modeling Website

Degree Requirements


120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Courses (41 credits)


Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (64 credits)


Electives (15 credits)


Advance English Selective

Communication Selective

COM 30000 or 40000 Level

Management Selective

Any Course in Economics (ECON), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Managmenet (MGMT), Organizational Behavior & Human Resources (OBHR), Organizational Leadership & Supervision (OLS) or Technology, Leadership & Innovation (TLI).

Statistics Selective

Technical Elective

Any course within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Engineering, Management, or Science

Intercultural Requirement


  • Complete Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Pre and Post Tests
  • Complete Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI) Pre and Post Tests
  • Complete Intercultural Knowledge and Effectiveness (IKE)
  • Complete CGT Global Course, Faculty Lead Study Abroad, International Internship, or International Capstone/Collaborative Project

Humanities Requirement


Complete 1 of the following:

  • Participation in Computational Arts Circle
  • Complete courses within major that have Humanities integrated into their assignments
  • Complete course within major that have partnered with Humanities Professor
  • Complete 2 additional Humanities Courses which would complete the Cornerstone Requirement

Professional Requirement


Complete 1 of the following

  • Complete Internship
  • Complete Co-op
  • Employment during the academic year related to Major Field of Study
  • Complete an in-class internship-like experience created by Major Field of Study
  • Student Proposed Alternative:  must be commensurate with the expectations of Professional Requirement related to Major Field of Study

University Core Requirements


  • Human Cultures Humanities
  • Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
  • Information Literacy
  • Science #1
  • Science #2
  • Science, Technology, and Society
  • Written Communication
  • Oral Communication
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website.

Prerequisite Information:


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Additional Degree Requirements


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Program Requirements


14 Credits


16 Credits


Fall 2nd Year


15 Credits


Spring 2nd Year


16 Credits


Fall 3rd Year


15 Credits


Spring 3rd Year


15 Credits


Fall 4th Year


17 Credits


Spring 4th Year


12 Credits


Notes


*Satisfies a University Core Requirement

Students must earn a “C-” or better in all CGT courses.

2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.

Purdue policy states that a student may attempt a course no more than three (3) times. An attempt is defined as all courses displayed on a student’s transcript including, but not limited to A,B,C,D,E,F,W,WF,I and IF.

32 Credit Hours of 30000 or 40000 level Purdue courses for graduation.

Critical Course


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