Math Modeling Study Skills - Course Syllabus - MATH 1190-00x

Sep 26, 2026

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Course syllabus for MATH 1190 Math Modeling Study Skills, a 1-credit class designed to develop study skills needed to succeed in MATH 1200. The course runs 50 minutes for the first 8 weeks, combining math 1200 review, presentations, discussions, and a final exam. It details prerequisites (enrollment in MATH 1200), required materials depending on section setup (MyFoundationsLab with specific access code/ISBN or ALEKS), optional textbook, evaluation breakdown, academic policies, and available tutoring resources.

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SYLLABUS FOR “[FALL/SPRING]” SEMESTER, 20xx Course Title: Math Modeling Study Skills Instructor: “[Instructor Name]” Credit Hours: 1 Office: “[Office Location]” Course Number: MATH 1190-00x Hours: “[Office Hours]” Location and Time “[Location and Time]” email: “[e-mail address] COURSE PREREQUISITE Be currently enrolled in MATH 1200. REQUIRED MATERIALS • Depending on your section and how your Math 1200 course is set-up you with either need: (1) If you Math 1200 course uses MyMathLab, you will need to purchase MFL (MyFoundationsLab) password--or access code pack. A specific ISBN number (9781269527361) which includes a special access code is needed for this course, not just a general access code for MFL. (2) If your Math 1200 course uses ALEKS you will not need to purchase anything additionally • Access to the internet OPTIONAL MATERIAL Winning at Math, 5th Edition, Paul Nolting, Academic Success Press COURSE DESCRIPTION This is the syllabus for MATH 1190 Math Modeling Study Skills. Math 1190 will meet 50 minutes for the first 8 weeks of the semester. MATH 1190 covers study skills particular to success in the MATH 1200 mathematics course. WHY THIS COURSE? This course will assist you in developing the study skills necessary for success in any mathematics course. Our reason for offering this course is to ensure that you pass your mathematics course at the highest level possible. COURSE GOALS The goals for you associated with this course are to 1. Improve your attitude about mathematics and 2. Equip you with proven study strategies to maximize your ability to do well in mathematics EVALUATION Written homework Attendance MyFoundationsLab Final Exam 25% 25%(includes journals, attendance to group meetings and/or participation in class) 25% 25% The grade you earn will be based on the following scale: | Overall % | 93-100% | 85-92% | 77-84% | 70-76% | 0-69% | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Grade | A | B | C | D | F | RESOURCES Free math tutoring on a walk-in basis is available in the Math Learning and Resources Center located in Rm B0200 in the lower level of Carlson Library (phone ext 2176) . The Center operates on a walk-in basis. MLRC hours can be found at [http://www.math.utoledo.edu/mlrc/MLRC.pdf](http://www.math.utoledo.edu/mlrc/MLRC.pdf) IMPORTANT DATES *The instructor reserves the right to change the content of the course material if he perceives a need due to postponement of class caused by inclement weather, instructor illness, etc., or due to the pace of the course. The last day to drop this course is: The last day to withdraw with a grade of“W” from this course is: The final exam for this course will be given: MISSED CLASS POLICY You are expected to attend every class period for the entire class period and participate in the class discussions/activities. Because of the interactive nature of this course, your full participation is crucial to the success of the class. If you have an excused absence (based on UT’s missed class policy found at [http://www.utoledo.edu/facsenate/missed_class_policy.html](http://www.utoledo.edu/facsenate/missed_class_policy.html)), the work you missed, except for the final exam, will be replaced by the average of all other scores in that category. You may communicate any expected or unexpected absences via written communication, email, and/or by voice mail. In the event ofan emergency or an unavoidably short notice of absence, you must present an approved written excuse upon your return to class. Approved written excuses include, but are not limited to, doctor’s notice, funeral programs, court summons, and others. Excused missed classes will have no weight in the computation of final course grades. Extra credit will be added to your final mean percent based on attendance (2% for 0 missed days and 1% for 1 missed day) . Class attendance will be taken every day. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Any act of academic disho

FAQs

What is the prerequisite for taking MATH 1190?

Students must be currently enrolled in MATH 1200.

What required materials are needed for the course?

Depending on the section, students either need MyFoundationsLab access with a specific ISBN (including an access code) if Math 1200 uses MyMathLab, or no additional purchase if Math 1200 uses ALEKS. Internet access is also required.

How is the final grade calculated in MATH 1190?

Grades are based on written homework, attendance (including journals and participation), MyFoundationsLab work, and the final exam, each assigned 25%. Letter grades follow the 93–100 (A) through 0–69 (F) scale.

Sep 26, 2026

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