DRFT 1363: BIM Project for MEP
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to working within a mechanical design team setting to create a 3D parametric building model of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems within a BIM project for a building.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1256, DRFT 1257, DRFT 1258, DRFT 1259, DRFT 1260, DRFT 1261, DRFT 1262, DRFT 1263, DRFT 1264, DRFT 1265, DRFT 1266.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Add and modify plumbing fixtures, equipment, and pipes to 3D models and drawings
- Add mechanical equipment and air terminals to 3D models and drawings
- Add and modifying ducts and pipes to 3D models and drawings
- Add electrical equipment to 3D models and drawings
- Create electrical circuits to 3D models and drawings
- Add cable trays and conduit to 3D models and drawings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face-to-face or in a blended format (mix of face-to-face and online)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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60
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Minimum of 3 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- MEP components and the System Browser
- HVAC networks with air terminals, mechanical equipment, ducts, and pipes
- Electrical circuits with electrical equipment, devices, and lighting fixtures, and cable trays and conduits
- Annotate construction documents
- Tags and schedules
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.