SRM165 - Introduction to Building Information Modelling
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 2: Jane Matthews |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | SRMM165 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week. |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
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.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ULO3 | Apply basic knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and information management tools on construction projects. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate understanding of principles of effective verbal written and graphic communication applied in the construction industry. | GLO2: Communication |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Report (including application of software tools) | Written report, 3,000 words maximum | 20% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2 Building Information Modelling (BIM) model development | Prepare and modify a 3D model | 30% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3 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 SRM165 can be found via the University Library.
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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