Odysseus Logo

Virginia Tech

SBIO-2314: Building Information Modeling for Wood-Based Construction

Description: Building information modeling (BIM), computer-aided design (CAD) and the role of BIM and CAD in wood construction. Use of BIM and CAD to improve construction efficiency. Study of REVIT use including building layout, family editor, detailing, schedules, material lists and 3-dimensional rendering. Discussion of construction documentation and plan reading. BIM methods and tools in the design and detailing of residential light-frame, mass timber, and historic buildings.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.56 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 69.64%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.57%

Daniel P Hindman202475.7%12.1%3.6%0.0%5.0%3.6%3.564

Grade Distribution Over Time