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Occidental's
Online Catalog : Math
Course
Offerings and Times on the Registrar's page
Getting
Help
The Center for Teaching and Learning 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 peer advisors
(available every evening from Sunday through Thursday) or consult Greg
Tollisen, the math specialist, on T, W, TH, F 2:00-5:00 pm. Please visit
the CTL 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.
Find your math course web site -
proceed to our database!
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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Honors
Students who wish to be
considered for honors in mathematics should complete at least the five
fundamental courses in their first two years with a grade point average
greater than 3.0. Honors students must complete three approved upper
division courses beyond those required for the major. These courses should
be chosen to prepare the student for the senior honors project. Honors
students enroll in Mathematics 499 to prepare this project, which may be
substituted for Mathematics 300 in satisfying the major requirements.
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Minor
in Mathematics
A Minor in Mathematics can serve you as an excellent
technical and theoretical complement to a major in other fields such as
Economics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Please consult a faculty
advisor to design a program that best suits your needs and interests.
Click
here for the requirements for a Minor in Mathematics.
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Working
for the Math Department
-
Gateway Workshop Leader
-
AMP facilitator
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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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