Program Overview

Building Information Modeling and Computer Aided Drafting & Design (BIM-CADD) C.A.S

The BIM-CADD program offers graduates a pathway into professional careers as technicians in civil, mechanical, and architectural drafting. Other career opportunities exist in construction project management, construction support, geographic information systems, mapping, surveying, and technical design. This one-year program prepares students in mathematics, business, writing, and basic construction design, as well as the most current relevant building information modeling and drafting software programs.

General Certificate Requirements

• A minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation.
• Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

Certificate of Applied Science - Building Information Modeling and Computer Aided Drafting & Design (BIM-CADD)

Course Requirements

The following courses are required:

• BGEN 105S: Introduction to Business (3 hours)
• CSCI 105: Computer Fluency (3 hours)
• CSCI 172: Intro to Computer Modeling (3 hours)
• DDSN 113A: Technical Drafting (3 hours)
• DDSN 114: Introduction to CAD (3 hours)
• DDSN 116: 3D CAD (3 hours)
• DDSN 244: GIS Mapping (3 hours)
• DDSN 245: Civil Drafting (4 hours)
• M 121: College Algebra (3 hours)
• SRVY 230: Intro to Surveying for Engineers (3 hours)
• WRIT 101: College Writing I (3 hours)
  • or WRIT 121: Introduction to Technical Writing Total Hours: 34

Accreditation and University Information

• The University of Montana-Missoula is accredited and has its own set of officers, mission, and strategic goals.
• The Montana University System has a mission statement that guides the university's objectives and purposes.

University Mission and Goals

• The University of Montana-Missoula has a mission statement and strategic goals that outline its purpose and objectives.
• The university is committed to providing a high-quality education and promoting academic excellence.

Conclusion

The Building Information Modeling and Computer Aided Drafting & Design (BIM-CADD) C.A.S program at the University of Montana-Missoula is a one-year program that prepares students for careers in drafting, construction project management, and technical design. The program requires a minimum of 34 hours of coursework and has specific requirements for graduation. The university is accredited and has a mission statement and strategic goals that guide its objectives and purposes.