Information on Math Help and Dept. Resources
| Main Office | Math Course Office | Math Advising Office | MSLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Tower, first floor Hours: 8am - 5pm Phone: 292-4975 |
Old Math Bldg, room 113 Hours: 8-12am, 1-5pm Phone: 292-8470 |
Old Math Bldg, room 250 Hours: 10-4 (M-R), 10-2 (F) Phone: 292-6994 |
148 Cockins Hall Hours: 9-5 Phone: 292-3952 |
Scheduling
| Get into a closed course or Change Sections (other than work conflicts) | Course Office, MA 113 starting 2nd week of qtr |
| Work conflict | Course Office, MA 113 |
| Drop a Course | Student's College Office (after the 3rd week) |
| Freshman Forgiveness | 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 | Math Advising Office, MA 250 |
| 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)
After obtaining a referral from |
| 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 | Main Office, Math Tower, or posted outside MA 113 |
| Sample exams for Math 1150 and below | See weblink at left |
| List of textbooks for all courses |
See weblink at left |
| Complaints about instructor | Dr. Shapiro (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
- Instructional DVD's-DVD's are available for viewing in the MSLC resource room only for Hungerford's Math 1148 and Stewart's Calculus texts. See Richard Brown in 148B Cockins Hall.
Study Tips
- How to Study Math - Tips on studying for your math courses
- Books on "How to Write Proofs"
- A Guide to Selecting a Method of Proof
- The Thirteen Steps to a Good Grade In Math - Steps towards completing a Math course successfully
- Differences in How to Study in College vs. High School
- College Survival Tips - Tips for all students from successful students
- SELF STUDY- The Schaum's Outlines for mathematics are an excellent resource for self study. It is possible to begin a review with basic arithmetic and carry it through calculus. These outlines are reasonably priced and are available in the campus area bookstores.
| Requirements for Math Major/Minor | Math Advising Office, MA 250 |
| Math Career Opportunities Information |
Math Advising Office, MA 250 or Email Cynthia Thomas or See Career Services, 48 Townshend Hall |
| Requirements for Actuarial Sciences | Math Advising Office, MA 250 |
| 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 |