New Courses Developed
New Courses Developed
This course development was supported by Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) course development grant.
The main objective of this course is to facilitate the rapid learning of data science concepts and tools to Construction Science students and develop a programmatic way of thinking and problem-solving. This course is taught in Python.
At the end of the course, students will be able to understand and apply the following concepts to simple problems:
· Identify questions/problems that could be answered using different data sources
· Understand what data needs to be collected, and how to collect it
· Basics of experiment design, data collection, and hypothesis testing
· Data acquisition using different sensors and other data sources.
· Storage and management of data
· Exploratory analysis and data visualization
· Develop models using machine learning algorithms.
Semesters Taught: Fall 2022
Next Offering: Fall 2023 (planned)
This course development was supported by Presidential Transformational Teaching Grant (PTTG).
The main objective of this course is to facilitate the rapid learning of data science concepts and tools to Construction Science students and develop a programmatic way of thinking and problem-solving. This course is taught using Rapidminer, a visual programming tool for data science.
At the end of the course, students will be able to understand and apply the following concepts to simple problems:
· Identify questions/problems that could be answered using different data sources
· Understand what data needs to be collected, and how to collect it
· Basics of experiment design, data collection, and hypothesis testing
· Data acquisition using different sensors and other data sources.
· Storage and management of data
· Exploratory analysis and data visualization
· Develop models using machine learning algorithms.
Semesters Taught: Fall 2021
Next Offering: TBD
This course introduces Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a data-rich, object-oriented and parametric digital representation of Buildings. Students will learn the use of BIM in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries including modeling, visualization, design exploration, design coordination, model-based quantity take-off and estimating, construction planning and control. The course also introduces emerging applications of BIM and current research topics in BIM. Students will develop and understanding of BIM as it relates to design, project acquisition, design coordination, construction planning and control through hands on assignment and projects. Specifically, this course will teach the creation of 3D Building Information Models, 4D (3D + Time) construction visualization by integrating construction schedules to the 3D models, and 5D BIM (3D + Cost).
Semesters Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022
Next Offering: TBD
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of visualization, interpretation, and communication of graphical geometry in construction design and engineering; introduction to computer aided design; introduction to the theory and application of 3-D computer models in the commercial construction process; creation, positioning in 3-D space, and linking of building components to a database record; creation of a wide range of construction related information useful in controlling project quality.
Semesters Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2022
Next Offering: TBD