Please find helpful resources for students below:
Fall 2024 Math Help Room!
Students: you can drop in and ask questions about your math assignments from any math class, either in person (Fowler 306) or via Zoom (see login info below).
Instructor: Nishu Lal
Classes: All math classes are covered.
Monday 8-10 a.m. Zoom*
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8-10 a.m. Zoom*
Thursday 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Friday 3-4 p.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 961127103964
(password=math)
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:
Course Tracking
Major Declaration Form
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.
Working for the Math Department
Math Grader
Office Assistant
If you have any interest in any of these positions, please contact the Mathematics Department at math@oxy.edu or call (323) 259-2822.
Peer Tutoring Resources for Students Enrolling in Math Classes
Math Department Peer Tutoring
When: Tues 4:00–6:00 PM, Wed 4:00–7:00 PM, Thurs 5:00–7:00 PM, and Sun 3:00–5:00 PM
Where: The Peer Tutoring Nook on the ground floor of the Academic Commons (Library)
Email Carly Venenciano (venenciano@oxy.edu), Nathan Medros (medros@oxy.edu), or Issac Ochoa (iochoa@oxy.edu) with any questions about Math Department Peer Tutoring.
SSAP Tutoring
When: Tue/Thu 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Fowler 307
Email Noah Smith (nsmith2@oxy.edu), Gianluca Crescenzo (gcrescenzo@oxy.edu), or Lili Gebhart (gebhart@oxy.edu) with any questions about SSAP Tutoring.
Faculty Office Hours
| Faculty Name | Office Number | Office Hours (Fall 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Treena Basu | Fowler 304 | on leave |
| Jim L. Brown | Fowler 305 |
Tuesday 3-4 pm, Friday 2:30-4:30 pm and by appt. All are in person. |
| Ramin Naimi | Fowler 317 | Remote: Monday-Friday 7pm-9pm on Zoom (All by appointment) |
| Timothy Rainone | Fowler 308 | MF 11:00am-11:45am, Th 12:00pm-13:30pm |
| Eric Sundberg | Fowler 323 | MWF 1:30-2:30pm |
| Nishu Lal | Fowler 316 | T/Th 3-3:45pm, W 11am-12pm or by appointment |
| Don Lawrence | Fowler 324 | Sunday 12-1 Zoom Monday 11:45-12:45 Tuesday 12:00-2:00 Wednesday 10:45-11:45 Thursday 10:45-11:45 Zoom Friday 11:45-12:45 Zoom address 687 074 5779, password "arm" |
| Jeffrey Miller | Fowler 321 | Monday, Wednesday 2pm-3pm, and Friday 11:45am - 12:45pm |