Houston Community College
Fall 2014
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 96
Credit Hours: 3
Format: Lecture: 1/3 Lab and/or Web: 2/3
Weekly: 6 hrs. (include Web Enhanced class)
(8 hrs. for 2nd Start term, 9.6 hrs. for Summer term)
For Web-enhanced (WE) class, please see your instructor.
Drafting & Design
Engineering Technology
Northwest College
Syllabus
DFTG-2306
Instructor:
Prof. Ken Nguyen, BS
Office: Spring Branch campus
Email: Kenqn1998@sbcglobal.net
ken.nguyen1@hccs.edu
Machine Design
Classes:
 Thursday 6:00-10:00PM
CRN #33028
Revised
Aug 25th, 2014
PREREQUISITE: DFTG-2302 MACHINE DRAFTING
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Theory and practice of design projects in problem solving, including press fit, bolted and
welded joints, and transmission components.
TEXTBOOK: Instructor Handout Materials, Vendor Catalogs, various Engineering Handbooks and Data tables. In
addition, require reading material will include the following trade publications: Machine Design, Design News.
MATERIALS: USB Thump Drive. Notebook.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Identify the steps used in the design process, terminology, mechanical processes, and produce
needed drawings of solutions.
KNOWLEDGE: a. machine design process
b. manufacturing process
c. mechanical components and mechanisms
SKILLS: a. design simple mechanical components from given engineering data
b. calculate applied loads to components for design selection from vendor catalogs
c. completely document mechanical projects
ATTITUDES/BEHAVIORS:a. work in an engineering environment
b. pay attention to detail
c. meet project schedules
d. exhibit patience and accept constructive criticism
SCANS SKILLS: The Department of Labor has identified skill sets that U.S. employers want most in entry level
employees. It is our commitment to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s
dynamic environment. Toward this end the following skills will be included in this course:
 Manage money: uses or prepares budgets, makes forecasts, keeps detailed records to track budget performance, and
makes
Appropriate adjustments. Manage space: acquires, stores, allocates and uses materials or space efficiently.
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Work on teams: works cooperatively with others and contributes to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort.
Reading: Locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and documents including manuals,
graphs, and schedules to perform tasks.
Sociability: demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy and politeness in new and ongoing
settings.
Students will be presented with a problem in which they will be required to use specifications to develop a work plan. All
team members will be responsible for generating ideas, making suggestions as a part of developing the work plan. The plan
must include specific recommendations for acquisition, systematically storing, and allocating materials. Preparation of the
work plan will require locating and interpreting written information from documents and manuals as well as demonstrating
adaptability, understanding and politeness in accepting changes recommended by others in the class during their
presentation.
Evaluation of these skills will be based on the success of each team’s presentation of their work plan to the class.
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GENERAL COURSE EVALUATION PROCEDURE: The student will be evaluated and receive a final grade based upon the
following criteria:
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Laboratory work consisting of assigned technical drawing problems.
A full project.
Class and laboratory attendance, active participation in class, professional attitude and growth in terms of
technical skills development and teamwork within the laboratory environment shall be taken into consideration.
LAB REQUIREMENTS: Student can use computer at the labs or at home of his/her choice. The labs to be opened if there is a class in
session. If the lab is being used by other class, student is encouraged to ask the instructor before using the available computer. Lab
assistants, if any, are also available for technical help.
COURSE EVALUATION PROCEDURE: The student will be evaluated and receive a final grade based upon the following criteria:
 Laboratory work consisting of assigned technical drawing problems.
 A minimum of two tests: (a mid-term and a final examination):
NOTE: Individual instructors may schedule more tests if desired.
 Class and laboratory attendance, active participation in class, professional attitude and growth in terms of
technical skill development and teamwork within the laboratory environment shall be taken into consideration.
Note: Students are required to initial his/her name on the provided form (Green Form) upon showing up to the class.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
A = 90 –100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = below 59
The drawing portion of the above evaluation criteria shall be based on the layout, dimensional accuracy, neatness, and timely completion.
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students are encouraged to turn assignments in on time if at all possible. This allows the instructor to
grade the work, return it to the student and the student use the feedback as a learning tool. Reduction of points could be applied to late
submissions. In general, a minus 5% would be applied to every late week.
MAKE-UP TEST/PROJECT POLICY: The student must request a make-up test and it should be scheduled at the earliest possible
date following the quiz (or mid-term) missed. NO make-up test are given for the final examination.
EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit work is offered only to assist students that that have a grade range of “D” or “F” at the mid-term break.
This work cannot be substituted for regular assignments and can only raise the final grade to a maximum of a “C”.
PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY (ADA): The Houston Community College, Drafting and Design Technology Program is committed to
making all aspects of the program accessible to individuals with disabilities. Students with disabilities, as defined by the American with
Disabilities Act (ADA), are required to obtain certification of their impairment through the College ADA Certification Office. For
information contact the front office of the campus.
CLASS ATTENDANCE: You are expected to attend all lecture classes and labs. You are also responsible for all materials covered
in either lecture or lab. In the case of your absence, you must contact the instructor to obtain make-up assignments or arrange make-up
testing, either of which can be distributed at the instructor’s discretion. Class attendance is checked daily.
The instructor has the authority to drop you from the class for excessive absences, that is, you may be dropped from a course after
accumulating absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the total hours of instruction (lecture and lab).
For example: - A 3 credit hour lecture/lab class meeting 6 hours per week – 2 absences (12 hrs.) is 12.5% of the class.
- A 3 credit hour lecture/lab class meeting 3 hours x2 times per week – 4 absences (12 hrs.) is 12.5% of the class.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. It is your responsibility to drop a course, should you choose not to complete
it. Failure to withdraw officially will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course.
Note: Although it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from a course, it is always a good idea to discuss any attendance problems with your
instructor first. Class attendance is very important, but your instructor may be able to help you catch up. If you become ill or know you are going to miss
class for some reason, tell your instructor as soon as possible.
Departments and programs governed by accreditation or certification standards may have different attendance policies.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: If you observe a religious holiday and miss class, you must notify your instructor in writing two weeks in
advance to arrange to take a test or make up an assignment. A religious holiday is "a holy day observed by a religion whose place of
worship is exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code."
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course
requirements. College System Officials may initiate penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. "Scholastic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
"Cheating" on a test includes:
 Copying from another student's test paper;
 Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an un-administered test;
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 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
"Plagiarism" means the misuse of another's work and the deliberate incorporation of that work into work you offer for credit.
"Collusion" means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing work offered for credit.
Determination of scholastic dishonesty will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Reference the following web link for additional information: http://northwest.hccs.edu
*The Final Examination Date & Time:
Will be notified by the instructor.
“Notice: Students who repeat a course three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public
colleges and universities. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your
instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course
participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.”
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System (since Fall.2011)
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning.
During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The
anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction
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Course Content
Machine Design
DFTG 2306
Week 1: Design Overview and Objectives
- Present the design concept and milestone in completing the design and working drawings.
a. This involves conceptual design, preliminary design review and critical design review.
b. Perform any strength analysis, and weight assessment.
- Introduce the interworking relationship among team member in completing a complex project.
a. Many iteration of the design must involves all aspect from each team to complete the design project.
Week 2: Introduction to the mechanical engineering design process.
Elements of the design process
Design and production of individual components
Assembly considerations:
Permanent and semi-permanent attachments
Economic factors
Emphasis is placed on the general concepts and methodologies of a structured, engineering approach to design and on
the impact of the assembly process on design, manufacturing and cost.
At the end of this unit the student should be able to:
1. Understand the various steps in the design and manufacture of a product
2. Identify the different types of engineering Drawing used in each phase of the design and manufacturing process.
3. Understand the fundamental requirements of a Successful design
4. Identify and create various engineering documents
5. Create and Design Layout Drawing from Engineering specifications and notes
6. Use vendor catalogs, standards and reference Books found in a typical drafting room
7. Organize and maintain an engineering design Notebook
Week 3: Material selection: Must satisfy the requirement from the design criteria that will includes surface
protection, wear and tear aspects, etc.
Week 4: Load and stress calculation of the material:
At the end of this unit the student should be able to:
1. Understand the process and procedure of how to calculate the moment of inertia for various cross-section
2. Be able to calculate the stress and deflection of the material
3. Understand the concept of safety factor.
Week 5: Geometric Tolerance
This unit introduces the student to the application of application of geometric tolerances to mechanical components At the
end of this unit the student should be able to:
1. Understand the various terms and symbols used in
Geometric tolerances
2. Apply geometric tolerances to drawings
Week 6: PDR – Preliminary Design Review. The students shall present their concepts and designs through
presentation to the class.
Week 7: Weld strength calculation: At the end of this unit the students understand the process and procedure of
calculating the weld strength of the material.
Week 8: Midterm:
Week 9: Fasteners selection criteria
At the end of this unit the student understand in depth detail when selecting bolts, rivets, and nuts etc.
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Week 10 and 11: Prepare for the CDR.
Week 12: CDR – Critical Design review. The students shall present their concepts and designs through the
presentation to the class.
Week 13 and 14: Prepare for the final delivery of the drawings.
Week 15: The students shall submit their final drawings, design notebooks, and any relevant material.
Week 16: Students will perform evaluation of the project and discuss lesson learn.
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