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Occidental's
Online Catalog : Math
Course
Offerings and Times on the Registrar's page
Getting
Help
The Center for Academic Excellence provides support services for
students in order to maximize each student's potential for academic
excellence. You can use the services of either one of the CAE
peer advisors
or consult
Greg Tollisen,the math specialist. Please visit
the CAE Web Site for
more information.
The Academic Mastery Program organizes challenging workshops for students
enrolled in general chemistry and basic calculus, and aims to foster the
development of an intellectual community dedicated to mathematical and
scientific excellence. However, since the AMP workshops build on ideas
being presented in the courses, you will be expected to be up-to-date
every week, not just at exams. Please visit the
AMP
Web Site for more information.
Should you have any other questions
do not hesitate to contact us using our Online
Inquiry Form!
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Calculus and
Computer Science Placement
Calculus Placement: Upon
Calculus Readiness Examination, AP or IB exams
Computer
Science Placement: Upon AP or AB exams
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Major in
Mathematics
Occidental's Mathematics program aims to serve the diverse
needs of students in the physical sciences, social sciences, and liberal
arts as well as mathematics. Study and problem-solving in mathematics at
all levels provide a paradigm of critical thinking : identifying and
questioning premises, inferring patterns from evidence, deducing
conclusions from hypotheses, and expressing ideas clearly. Other
disciplines rely on mathematics to provide technical tools for precise
reasoning and communication.
Upon
graduation, some mathematics majors go on to graduate or professional
school while others begin careers in teaching, business,
industry, or government. The mathematics major can be
structured to provide a solid foundation in the mathematical sciences - pure and applied
mathematics, statistics, and operations research - and fields close to
mathematics - computer science, actuarial science, and engineering. A
major or minor in mathematics can also provide an excellent technical and
theoretical complement to a major or minor in other fields.
Additional information is provided for the Mathematics
Major:
If you want to continue your
education in Mathematics, please consult the list of graduate schools
(offering M.S. and Ph.D. programs) and our recommendations.
A Masters of Arts in Teaching is also available
in mathematics. Consult the Education Department and the Graduate Office
for overall requirements. The minimum mathematics requirement is 16 units
of courses numbered 310 or above and approved by the Mathematics
Department.
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Working
for the Math Department
-
Gateway Workshop Leader
-
AMP facilitator
-
Math Grader
-
Departmental Assistant
If you have any interest in any of these position, please
contact the mathematics department at math@oxy.edu
or call (323) 259-2822.
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