This document provides an overview of the Machine Design II course contents and assessment schedule. The course covers topics such as shaft design, couplings, gears, clutches, brakes, bearings, belts and chains. The assessment includes an in-class assignment, midterm exam, term project and final exam. Example problems are provided on designing shafts against static and cyclic loading using theories such as maximum shear stress and distortion energy. Design considerations for shafts include strength, deflection, bending moments and critical speeds.