Undergraduate Student Resources

 

Departmental Addresses and Phone Numbers

Main Office Math Course Office Math Advising Office MSLC
Math Tower, first floor
Hours: 8am - 5pm
Phone: 292-4975
FAX: (614) 292-1479 		Old Math Bldg, room 113
Hours: 8-12am, 1-5pm
Phone: 292-8470
FAX: (614) 292-1479

Old Math Bldg, room 250
Hours: 10-4 (M-R), 10-2 (F)
Phone: (614) 292-6994
FAX: (614) 292-0167

148 Cockins Hall
Hours: 9-5
Phone: 292-3952

 

Scheduling

"Work Conflicts/Getting Into a Closed Course/Changing Sections" on Semester Advising Info page
 Course Office, MA 113
"Get into a closed course/Change Sections (other than work conflicts)"-same as above
 Course Office, MA 113 starting 2nd week of semester
Withdraw from a Course after the 4th week
 Student's College Office
"Freshman Forgiveness" on Semester Advising Info page Student's College Office
Repeat a grade of D Student's College Office
Audit a math course Math Advising Office, MA 250
"Drop to a lower course" on Semester Advising Info page Math Advising Office, MA 250
Problems with Carmen
See your lecturer

 


Placement Tests & EM Credit
Does student need placement test? Math Advising Office, MA 250
Interpretation of results Math Advising Office, MA 250
Referral for Proficiency (EM) exams Math Advising Office, MA 250
Schedule tests

Office of Testing (292-2241 gives menu--press 0)

  • To register, click here.  Keep in mind that you still need to
    • obtain a paper referral from the Math Advising Office.

After obtaining a referral from
the Math Advising Office,
students with disabilities should contact
the Ohio State Office for Disability Services,
(614) 292-3307, to make alternate
arrangements for taking any math exam.

 

Instructor, Textbook & Exam Information
Instructor's Phone/Office Number Main Office, Math Tower
Instructor's Office Hours Main Office, Math Tower starting 2nd week of qtr
Time/Location of Midterms/Finals-pending Main Office, Math Tower, or posted outside MA 113
List of textbooks for all courses-pending
 See weblink at left

 

 

Difficulties and Concerns
Complaints about instructor Dr. Husen (courses <= 1150), Dr. Gerlach (courses > 1150) or call either at 292-5101
Complaints about previous grade See Instructor of course
Resolve grades of I, EN, missing grades
 See Instructor of course
Miscellaneous problems/complaints Math Advising Office, MA 250

 

The Mathematics Department statement on calculators and computers:

Students in Math 1050 and 1075 may use any non-graphing calculator.
Students in Math 1130 and higher courses may use any graphing calculator no higher than the TI-84 (Texas Instrument).
Most math courses do not require a computer. Choose one for yourself that suits you best.

 

Transfer Credit

Math Tutoring

  • Help with Homework
  • More extensive assistance
  • MSLC Resource Center - This room includes current textbooks and their supporting materials, such as student solution manuals, which you may use in the Resource Center or the tutor rooms. There are also alternate textbooks which you can take home, and computer aids and instructional videos which you may watch. We also have calculators which can be borrowed on a short-term basis.

Study Tips

 

Math Major & Math Minor
Requirements for Actuarial Science & Math Major/Minor See Majors/Minor link
Math Career Opportunities Information

See shelving unit outside of MA 250 or

See Career Services, 48 Townshend Hall

 

Miscellaneous Questions
Questions about old OSU Courses Math Advising Office, MA 250
"Math Anxiety" & Test Taking Strategies Counseling & Consultation, 4th fl. Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Ave, 292-5766
Books on Math Anxiety Available in paperback at most book stores
Math Learning Disabilities Office for Disability Services 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Ave., 292-3307

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