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, 1-4pm 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 |
Printable Resource/Quick Reference Bookmark
Scheduling
| Schedulizer | A free online class scheduling service |
| Get into a closed course | Course Office, MA 113 starting 2nd week of qtr |
| Work conflict | Course Office, MA 113 |
| Change Sections (other than work conflicts) | Course Office, MA 113 starting 2nd week of qtr |
| Drop a Course | Student's College Office |
| Freshman Forgiveness | Student's College Office |
| Repeat a grade of D | Student's College Office |
| Audit a math course | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Drop to a lower course | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Does student need placement test | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Interpretation of results | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Referral for Proficiency (EM) exams | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Schedule tests | Office of Testing (292-2241 gives menu--press 0) |
| 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 150 and below | See weblink at left |
| List of textbooks for all courses |
See weblink at left |
| Complaints about instructor | Dr. Shapiro (courses <= 150), Dr. Solomon (courses > 150) or call either at 292-5101 |
| Complaints about previous grade | See Instructor of course |
| Resolve grades of I, EN, * | See Instructor of course |
| Miscellaneous problems/complaints | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
Transfer Credit
All Math Transfer Credit Questions - Math Counseling Office, MA 250 - Students need to bring or fax (614-292-0167): Transfer Credit Report, detailed syllabi
Math Tutoring
- Help with Homework
- More extensive assistance
- Instructional videos-Videos are available for Math 050 and 075, which correspond to the textbook. Older videos covering intermediate algebra and precalculus topics (not by current authors) and "how to use the graphing calculator" video are also available. See Richard Brown in 148B Cockins Hall.
- Tutorial Software-Tutorial Software for Math 050 and 075 may be used in the computer lab/math 050, 075 tutor room which is 042 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
- 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 Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Math Career Opportunities Information |
Math Counseling Office, MA 250 or Email Cynthia Applin.1@osu.edu or See Career Services, 05 Brown Hall |
| Requirements for Actuarial Sciences | Math Counseling Office, MA 250 |
| Questions about old OSU Courses | Math Counseling 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 |
Last updated by Diana Bevilacqua on 07/16/08