Please find helpful resources for students below:
Fall 2025 Math Help Room!
Students: you can drop in and ask questions about your math assignments from any math class, either in person (Fowler 311) or via Zoom (see login info).
Instructor: Don Lawrence
Classes: All math classes are covered.
Sunday 1:00-2:00 *Zoom
Monday 12:00-2:00
Wednesday 12:00-2:00
Thursday 1:00-3:00 *Zoom
Friday 12:00-2:00
Saturday 1:00-2:00 *Zoom
*Zoom address 96112710396
password = math
Major in Mathematics
Www重口50度灰'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
Hours & Locations: Monday 10-12, Tuesday 6-8, Wednesday 2-4, Thursday 4:30-8:30, Friday 10:30-12:30 in the Peer Tutoring Nook on the ground floor of the Academic Commons (Library)
Peer Tutors: Francine Ghazarian (ghazarian@oxy.edu), Issac Ochoa (iochoa@oxy.edu), Jonah Hasegawa (hasegawa@oxy.edu)
SSAP Tutoring
Hours & Locations: Monday 4-6, Tuesday 7-9 in Fowler 307. September 16 and 30 will be in Fowler 310
SSAP Tutors: Theodore Wilton (twilton@oxy.edu), Violet Schultz (vschultz@oxy.edu), Andy Franck ( franck@oxy.edu)
Faculty Office Hours
| Faculty Name | Office Number | Office Hours (Fall 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Treena Basu | Fowler 304 | on leave |
| Jim L. Brown | Fowler 305 |
W: 10:45-11:45 Th: 11:30-12:30 F: 10:30-11:30 |
| Ramin Naimi | Fowler 317 | On Zoom everyday 7-9pm, and in person MF 1:50pm & R 4:30pm, all by appointment only. |
| Timothy Rainone | Fowler 308 | TR 12-1:30pm |
| Eric Sundberg | Fowler 323 | MWF 10:40 am - 11:35 am |
| Nishu Lal | Fowler 316 | TR 12:45-1:45 PM and F 12:15-1:15 PM |
| Don Lawrence | Fowler 324 | Sunday 12-1 ZOOM; Monday 2-3 office; Thursday 12-1 ZOOM; Friday 2-3 office; Saturday 12-1 ZOOM. Zoom: 6870745779, password arm |
| Jeffrey Miller | Fowler 321 | Monday, Wednesday 12:30 - 1:30; Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 |
| Thorgal Hinault | Fowler 304 | Wednesday and Thursday, 1:30pm-2:30pm, and by appointment |