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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

Central Campus

MCHN 1302 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching

for Machining Trades
CRN 57143 – Summer 2015
Central Campus - Room JBW 119 | 5:00 to 6:30 PM | Tue,Thu
3 hour lecture course / 48 hours / 8 weeks / Hybrid Course

Instructor: Joseph Grisales

Instructor Contact Information:

Houston Community College
1301 Alabama, JBW #201
Houston, TX 77004
713-718-2388
Joseph.grisales@hccs.edu

Office location and hours

Please feel free to contact me during my office hours concerning any problems that you
are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor
grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important
to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free
to contact me in my office before class 4:00 to 5:00PM or email me anytime.

Course Description
A study of blueprints for machining trades with emphasis on machine drawings.

PREREQUISITE / COREQUISITE:
GUST 0339 (5th -7th Grade Reading)
ENGL 0300 or 0347
TECM1301 (Industrial Math)

Course Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, you will be able to:
1. Identify the elements of machine drawings.
2. Interpret dimensions & tolerances.
3. Identify geometric aspects of blueprints.
4. Identify, interpret and explain Basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
symbols and their meanings.
5. Calculate unspecified dimensions.
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Learning Objectives
The successful completion of these learning objectives will ensure a meaningful
educational experience. You will:

1.1. Identify different types of lines.

1.2. Identify different views.
1.3. Identify the title block.
1.4. Identify dimensions and notes.
2.1 Differentiate size and location dimensions.
2.2 Interpret dimensional tolerances.
2.3 Explain the difference between types of tolerances.
3.1 Identify basic engineering design representations. (OD, ID, radius, slot, boss,
counter bore, counter sink, thread, thread relief, groove, etc.)
4.1 Identify and interpret GD&T characteristic and modifying symbols.
5.1 Identify needed unspecified dimensions.
5.2 Calculate needed unspecified dimensions from other given dimensions.

8 WEEK CALENDAR

Week# Dates Academic BPR Unit

06.09.15 Bases 1
1
06.11.15 Lines 2 to 5

06.16.15 Views 6 to 10
2
06.18.15 Dimensions 11 to 12

06.23.15 Size.location 13 to 14
3
06.25.15 Arcs,tolerances 15,16,17

06.30.15 Summary Review

4

07.02.15 Test Midterm

 8 WEEK CALENDAR

Week# Dates Academic BPR Unit

07.07.15 Allowances 18
5

07.09.15 External Threads 19,20

Tapers,Shop
07.14.15 21,22
Notes
6
07.16.15 SI Metric Systems 23,24,25

07.21.15 Sections 26,27

7
CNC
07.23.15 28,29
Fundamentals

07.28.15 Overall Summary Review

8

07.30.15 Comprehensive Final Test

Grades are available to students after 08.02.15

Please login on EO2 for your class assignments.
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Instructional Methods
As an instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility
to provide you with knowledge concerning print reading by modeling good teaching
strategies that allow you to connect the information that you learn in this course to the
real world.

As a student wanting to learn about print reading, it is your responsibility to read the
assigned chapters in the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the
exams, participate in face-to-face classroom activities, utilize the online component of
the course, and enjoy yourself throughout the experience.

Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better
understand a topic, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need
to remember for your success in print reading. To complete this course you will be
required to successfully complete the following on time:

Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Online Quizzes

Assessments
Assignments 30%
Mid Term Exam 30%
Final Exam 35%
Instructor’s discretion
(Attendance, attitude,
class participation, etc.) 5%
Final Grade 100%

Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up procedures
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students as needed
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To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments

Program/Discipline Requirements
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour
B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour
C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour
D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) …………………………………0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)……………………………………0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)…………………………………… 0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit) …………………………………… 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-
enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and
“I” do not affect GPA.

Grading Criteria
I will conduct quizzes, exams, and assessments that you can use to determine how
successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course
content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material
and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. I
welcome your observations on what you discover and may be able to assist you in
finding resources that will improve your performance.

Instructional Materials
TEXT: Basic Blueprint Reading and Sketching, 9th edition
Thomas P. Olivo; C. Thomas Olivo
ISBN 13: 9781435483781
ISBN 10: 1435483782
©2010 Delmar-Cengage

A computer with internet access.

To access the online component of this class go to:
https://eo2.hccs.edu
This will take you to the login page. Please follow the directions give there to log in.
After you login you should see this course on your home page.
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HCC Policy Statements

Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights

Access DE Policies on their Web site:

All students are responsible for reading and understanding the DE Student Handbook,
which contains policies, information about conduct, and other important information. For
the DE Student Handbook click on the link below or go to the DE page on the HCC
website.

The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique
to the DE student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the
mandatory orientation. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's
contents. The handbook contains valuable information, answers, and resources, such
as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.),
student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information, testing
procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student
Handbook by visiting this link:

http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook

Access CE Policies on their Web site:

http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines

The instructor reserves the right to make any changes in the syllabus if the circumstances require it.