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Apr 21, 2025
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2024-2025 University Catalog
Building Information Modeling, BS
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About the Program
BIM (Building Information Modeling) should be understood as a process starting with the creation of a 3D model that is facilitated by the latest digital design technology and providing a holistic approach to construction that unifies design, building and documentation across a product’s lifespan. BIM has caused a considerable positive disruption to the construction industry help transform the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry through it’s communicative and collaborative approach. Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) is action taken on BIM. VDC is simply a visual management methodology using BIM as part of our proven construction analysis and work processes. When you major in Building Information Modeling at Purdue University, you’ll gain skills that will help a construction team create detailed designs of a 3D model generating a set of construction documentation to utilize in managing the buildings construction process from inception to facility management and beyond. You will learn about a wide range of topics necessary in the field, such as construction graphics, documentation, modeling, materials, methods of construction, casework, steelwork, carpentry, and MEPF trades. You will also learn about jobsite management and safety as well as the codes governing the construction & management structures. The Building Information Modeling major is part of the Computer Graphics Technology program. The Computer Graphics Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. Building Information Modeling Website Building Information Modeling Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (45 credits)
Required Major Courses (36 credits)
Major Selectives* ‐ Choose 3 courses (9 credits)
- CGT Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGT Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CGT Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (58 credits)
Electives (17 credits)
Any course, any subject. Credit Hours: 17.00 Grade Requirements
- Students must earn a “C-” or better in all CGT courses.
- 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.
GPA Requirements
- 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
Course Requirements and Notes
A course can only satisfy one degree requirement in the plan of study. Non-course / Non-credit Requirements
- Intercultural Requirement - Credit Hours: 0.00
- Humanities Requirement - Credit Hours: 0.00
- Professional Requirement - Credit Hours: 0.00
See Supplemental Information for details. Transfer Credit Policy
CGT adheres to the admissions office Transfer Credit Course Equivalency Guide. University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
- Information Literacy (IL)
- Oral Communication (OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
- Science #1 (SCI)
- Science #2 (SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
- Written Communication (WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry. For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website. To obtain the Civics Literacy Proficiency, students will complete an educational activity as part of their chosen Civics Literacy Pathway and pass the Purdue Civics knowledge test. The knowledge test can be completed at any time while the pathway is being perused. There are three different pathways: - Civics Event pathway - Attend six approved civics-related events and pass the required exam; or
- Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required exam; or
- Approved course pathway - Complete one of the following approved courses and pass the required exam.
More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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