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CA5108 - Virtual Design and Construction

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
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Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2023/24

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

The application of computers and Information Technology is vital to all industries, no need to mention the construction industry. This course aims at teaching how to implement Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) for building and infrastructure projects from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Upon completing this course, students shall be able to describe, implement and evaluate information/views/opinions related to VDC.  Because Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an essential to implement VDC, students will also learn fundamental concept of BIM, up-to-date application examples of BIM, and how to apply BIM-related software packages. Students will be equipped with the most advanced knowledge of applying Information Technology to the construction industry.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

CA5108.pdf

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