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. On the job, your work will be used by design teams and project managers to assist in every step of the construction process, from material selection to estimating.
This major includes courses in computer graphics, programming, and construction materials and methods, and you will have opportunities to research and test new technologies and materials. You will continuously learn new technologies, processes, workflows and protocols within AEC.
Special Features
- Benefit from faculty experience in BIM-related careers.
- Network with successful alumni who work for top companies in the construction industry.
- Gain industry-standard experience in labs and facilities with the latest BIM technologies and collaborate with your peers on group projects.
- Improve your career prospects with real-world BIM research projects for industry clients.
- Prepare for certification tests for Revit, AutoCAD and Blue Beam software
- Utilize the Polytechnic learning environment to become a career-ready graduate
Summary of Program Requirements
The Summary of Program Requirements for Building Information Modeling is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.
Detailed Program Requirements
Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.
BINM
TCGT-BS
Catalog Term: 201610
120 Credit Hours to Graduate
“C-” or better required in all major courses