Appendix


Calculus Options

GENERAL COMMENTS:
(1) Depending on the student's background and ability, the Department offers various sequences in calculus to meet the needs and challenges any student. However, in order to be successful in any of these sequences, the student must be dedicated and willing to work at mastering the material in the course. This will quite likely necessitate about two hours to three hours of studying calculus each day.

(2) A qualified student can feel confident in signing up for the strongest class for which he/she is eligible, knowing that a change during the first two or three weeks is permitted on a space available basis.

(3) Students who decide to change to a different calculus sequence may find it necessary to purchase a different textbook.

(4) Students who are unsuccessful in the 161, H161, or H190 sequences may invoke "Freshmen Forgiveness" with the regular sequence (rather than repeating the same course). In this situation, students should consult with the math counseling office and complete the necessary forms in their college office.

 

CALCULUS FOR ARCHITECTURE: MATH 117
This course is a survey of calculus for architecture majors. The course is taught in a lecture/recitation format. Differential and integral calculus of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions is presented.


CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS: MATH 131, 132 This sequence is a survey of calculus for business majors. The courses are taught in a lecture/recitation format. Differential and integral calculus of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions is presented but no trigonometric functions are included. In addition, math 132 covers basic multivariable calculus. College of Business highly recommends strong math students to take Math 151 and 152 or higher.


CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY: MATH 151, 152, 153, 254
This sequence is the traditional calculus sequence. It meets calculus requirements in all major areas. The courses are taught in a lecture/recitation format with the class meeting with a faculty member three times a week and a graduate teaching assistant twice a week. Math 151 covers limits, continuity, differentiation of the algebraic and trigonometric functions, Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching, related rates and other applications. C- or better is necessary to go from 151 to 152 and 152 to 153.

REFORMED CALCULUS: MATH 151A, 152A, 153A, 254A

These sections of calculus will cover the same material as the regular 151, 152, 153, 254 but with more emphasis on understanding the concepts of calculus through use of such things as graphs, tables and equations for describing functions (in addition to standard f(x) notation). There is also emphasis on how to interpret concepts in a variety of contexts and applications, within engineering, physics, economics, and related areas. Recitations will be run as workshops with students working in groups. This option has the support of the College of Engineering although other majors will also benefit from this approach. The textbook is different from the 151 sequence.


BIOLOGICAL CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY: MATH 151L, 152L, 194L (pending)
This sequence is the traditional calculus sequence, only with biologically oriented emphasis and applications. Math 151L and 152L follow the traditional calculus very closely, including being taught in a lecture/recitation format. However, the textbook is different from the one used in the 151 sequence. The third course will depart from the traditional 153 to focus on a project-driven survey of mathematical topics that have emerged as useful and important in the biological sciences in recent years.


ACCELERATED CALCULUS: MATH 161, 162, 263
This three quarter sequence (starting Autumn only) covers calculus at an accelerated pace. It is designed for students with superior algebraic and geometric skills, who place at Course Code L and
who have studied calculus in high school. The sequence substitutes for Math 151, 152, 153, and 254 and uses the same textbook as the 151 sequence. It is taught in a lecture/recitation format to well-prepared students, regardless of their chosen major area of study. Because of the accelerated pace, it is essential that students in these courses be proficient and accurate with their precalculus skills; in addition, Math 161 will assume mastery of the computational aspects of polynomial and trigonometric differentiation. The course will briefly review the Mean Value Theorem and selected topics in differentiation, and will then concentrate on integral calculus of the polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, integration techniques, and applications. Thus, Math 161 substitutes for both Math 151 and 152.


HONORS ACCELERATED CALCULUS: MATH H161, H162, H263 This sequence (starting Autumn only) is the honors versions of the accelerated calculus sequence 161,162 and 263, designed for students with credit for Math 151. These courses are taught daily by faculty members in small classes with considerable student-teacher interaction. Students in this sequence will be exposed to proofs and held to higher standards of mathematical rigor than those in nonhonors versions. They will be expected to demonstrate mastery of definitions, statements and proofs of theorems. Generally speaking, students who earn a B or better in H161 have College Board Advanced Placement AB score of 5, or BC scores of 3, 4 or 5.

Students who feel that H161 is an appropriate course option, whether or not they meet these criteria, should complete the math honors questionnaire and meet with the Math faculty member available at orientation.


HONORS ANALYSIS: MATH H190, H191, H264
This enriched honors calculus sequence (starting Autumn only) is intended to challenge talented, highly motivated students who enter the University already proficient with differential and integral calculus, regardless of their chosen major area of study. This sequence is the most rigorous of the calculus options and is designed to introduce students to the mathematical underpinnings of calculus and stimulate the development of mathematical thinking. This sequence will substitute for Math 151, 152, 153, 254, and 551 and also satisfies the upper division analysis requirement (547, 548, 549) for mathematics majors. The H190 sequence is taught by faculty members in small sections with considerable student-teacher interaction. The texts for these courses and the syllabi are significantly different from those used in the 151 and 161 sequences.
Generally speaking, students who earn a grade of "B" or better in H190 have either:

1) participated in the College Board Advanced Placement Program and have received a 4 or 5 on the BC exam, or
2) studied calculus in high school and have a Math ACT score > 32 or a Math SAT score > 700.

Students who feel that H190 is an appropriate course option, whether or not they meet these criteria, should complete the math honors questionaire and meet with the Math faculty member available at orientation.

Honors Opportunities

The Honors Program at The Ohio State University is a unique opportunity to live and learn in a small community of dedicated scholars and students, while at the same time enjoying the advantages of being part of a major research university. Training in mathematics is at the core of any outstanding honors program in engineering, physical, biological or social sciences. With this in mind, the Ohio State Department of Mathematics has developed a unified four-year program of honors courses in mathematics serving the needs of a wide spectrum of honors undergraduate students. Both honors and non-honors students are eligible to enroll in honors math courses.

The foundation of the program is a one-year sequence in the calculus of one and several variables. The Department's appreciation of the varying levels and abilities of entering students is reflected in the availability of two honors sequences at this level. For those who are ready and eager to explore the deeper theoretical underpinnings of the calculus, the department offers the sequence Math H190-H191-H264. This enriched sequence, which is the most rigorous of the calculus options, is intended to stimulate the development of mathematical thinking. It is designed to challenge talented, highly motivated students who enter the University already familiar with differential and integral calculus, regardless of their chosen major area of study. The typical student has earned a 4 or 5 on the BC Advanced Placement Exam and has a Math ACT score >= 32, or a Math SAT score >= 700.

For those who have demonstrated technical mastery of calculus and who would like deeper insights into some of the theory that makes it all work, we offer the sequence Math H161-H162-H263. Students in this sequence will be exposed to proofs and held to higher standards of mathematical rigor than those in nonhonors versions. Although not as rigorous as H190, both of these options assume mastery of differentiation of polynomial and trigonometric functions, and compress the typical four-quarter calculus sequence into three quarters.

Students who feel that H161 or H190 are appropriate course options should complete the math honors questionnaire and consult with the Math faculty member available at orientation.

Students successfully completing either H263 (should also take Math 345 concurrently with H263) or H264 and interested in an in-depth study of the mathematics which forms the mathematical heart-and-soul of chemistry, physics and engineering will want to enroll in the second year sequence: Math H520-H521-H522. This sequence presents linear algebra, differential equations and complex analysis for honors students. While these courses are theory-and-proof oriented, they do not neglect the fundamental skills needed in scientific applications.

Successful completion of H520 qualifies a student for either the two-quarter sequence Math H540 - H541 or a sequence in number theory, Math H576 - H577. Math H540 and H541 are courses on the geometry and topology of n-dimensional spaces and manifolds. This material is key to understanding the world of modern physics and is valuable for students pursuing advanced degrees in mathematics, physics and engineering. The other sequence, H576- H577, presents the queen of Mathematics - Number Theory - in its historical development stressing mutually perpetuating bridges between number theory and algebra, geometry, and analysis. These sequences are offered in alternating years. Finally, H520 prepares students for a three-quarter sequence in abstract algebra, Math H590-H591-H592.

Math H590-H591-H592 is a sequence in algebraic theory covering the major structures of groups, rings and fields. This background is a prerequisite to advanced study in mathematics and also provides an understanding of the mathematical language of symmetry and invariants essential to chemistry, quantum physics and electrical engineering. It also provides the context for exploring coding theory, modern electrical engineering and the world of computer and information science.

For students who love the challenge of brain-teasing mathematical problems, we offer two honors problems courses: H187 (for students without a calculus background) and H487 (for students with calculus expertise). These courses also serve as a training ground for the national Putnam Exam in Mathematics with the course instructor coaching the Putnam team. They also help prepare students for our in-house Rasor-Bareis-Gordon Math Competition, which is held each February.

All honors courses are taught in small classes (25 or fewer students) with faculty instructors who committed to the needs of each student. Classmates will be among the best students at The Ohio State University, all eager to learn and explore new ideas. Recent honors students have received national recognition for their scholarship by being awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships and/or National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships. Within this University, our honors majors have been routinely elected to Phi Beta Kappa and earned "Excellence in Scholarship Awards", "President's Salute to Undergraduate Achievement" and other distinctions.

Graduation "With Distinction in Mathematics" may be accomplished by either researching a challenging problem in mathematics under the direction of one of our regular faculty members, or by completing selected graduate level course work. Recent graduates who pursued this option have gone on to successful doctoral studies in mathematics at Harvard, Stanford, University of Chicago, Berkeley, New York University, Michigan and other leading universities.

Undergraduate students can also engage in research activities by participating in one of the Working Groups.  These Working Groups are small groups of faculty and students who are interested in a common research venture.  Undergraduate students work directly with professors on interesting open-ended problems.  Each student will be mentored by a faculty member. By exploring their projects together with together students and faculty, students will not only delve into an active research area but also learn how to work and communicate with others.  In addition, opportunities exist for students to present research papers at various conferences around the country.

Another research opportunity exists with the Mathematical Biosciences Institute (MBI).  The MBI fosters interactions between the biological, medical, and mathematical sciences and offers opportunities for undergraduates to participate in a research project each summer.  MBI receives major funding from the National Science Foundation. Further information on either program can be found at this website http://mbi.osu.edu.

This is the cornucopia of possibilities available in the Honors Program in Mathematics at the Ohio State University. We hope you will join us and share the honors experience!

For further information, contact:

Professor Vitaly Bergelson, Honors Chair
Department of Mathematics
231 W. 18th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-1180 or
Mathematics Counselors - (614) 292-6994

Calculus Comparison


Math 131 vs. 151 vs. 151A vs. 151L


Course Lecture/Recit Concepts Groups Applications Software Use
131e yes
some no some none
151 yes some no some Webworks
151A yes more a recitation b more none
151L
yes
somed
a littlec
somed
none



a 151A uses more graphs and tables in addition to standard functions and expressions. 151 places more emphasis on practicing algebraic skills.

b In 151A, group projects are given in break-out sessions in recitation. Students work with each other and use the instructors and other students as instant resources.

c In 151L, some lecture/recitation time will be spent on group projects inspired by naturally occurring biological problems.

d151L is a bioscience-oriented version of 151, and in particular will use biologically-driven examples, many from courses and faculty in the College of Biological Sciences in addition to the biology-tailored text.

e131 is designed for Business majors and is an easier version of any 151 calculus course without the trig functions.

Mathematics Proficiency Test Information and Registration

The information and registration on this page is for the two days of proficiency testing that is offered by the Mathematics Department for new students Autumn quarter who feel that their performance on the Mathematics Skills Assessment test does not accurately reflect their mathematical skills, and for those students who wish to qualify for more advanced courses including H161. These students will have an opportunity to take a proficiency test Monday and Tuesday immediately prior to the start of Autumn Quarter classes.  Waiting until after the quarter begins to take a proficiency exam could cause the new student a travel inconvenience due to the Testing Center's move to West Campus.

Current OSU students refer to the EM Credit page for information about proficiency exams.

NOTE: Students should READ the following carefully before submitting a reservation. Each student will be asked if he/she read the information because each is responsible for knowing the content as it pertains to taking proficiency exams before Autumn quarter begins.



Q: Can I retake the Math Skills Assessment test to try to do better than I did the first time? Is there any other test I can take to show I don't need the class I placed into?
A: Students who want to try to improve their placement level may not take another math skills assessment test, but rather have the opportunity to take a proficiency exam (an exam similar to a final) over the course of their initial placement. A score of 70% or higher is required for consideration for being moved ahead to the next course. While any student is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, experience has shown that very few students actually succeed in advancing their placement.

Q: Can I take a higher class without taking another exam?
A: Generally not. In order to be consistent and fair to everyone, the same placement procedures must be followed for all students. For full details about placement guidelines, and for information about those few situations in which exceptions may possibly be made, please refer to the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT.

Q: How do I sign up for the test?
A: Click on the reservations link at the bottom of the page and fill out the registration form to submit your answers online.

Q: Where do I go for the test? What do I need to bring?
A: Students need to report to room 113 in Dreese Lab (2015 Neil Ave.) on Monday, Sept. 22 and room 170 of the Eighteenth Ave. Building (EA) (209 W. 18th Ave.) on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Be sure to arrive at least one half-hour prior to the time for which you registered. All students must bring the following:

  1. student I.D.
  2. a non-graphing scientific calculator (e.g. TI-30) for 050-104, scientific or graphing calculator (e.g. TI-83, TI-84) for 130 or higher (TI-89, TI-92, Voyager 200 or any calculator with a QWERTY keyboard are excluded)
  3. your own pencils
Q: How and when can I find out how I did on the proficiency test? What do the scores mean?
A: Results from the Monday test will be available at the next test session in room 170 in the Eighteenth Ave. Building (209 W. 18th Ave.). If you test on Tuesday afternoon, you can get your results in room 250 Math Bldg., after 10:00 A.M. Wednesday.
  1. For scores of 80% or higher: students will be eligible to enroll in the next course in the sequence, and will be granted credit for the course over which they tested (Exceptions: credit by examination cannot be granted for 050, 075 or 104).
  2. For scores of 70% to 79%: students may consult with the proctors for possible consideration to enroll in the next course, but no credit will be granted.
  3. For scores of 60% to 69%: students most likely will not be able to advance. However, these students may consult with the proctors for possible reconsideration.
  4. For scores less than 60%: students need to remain in the math course indicated by their Course Code. There will be no reconsideration for scores below 60%.
Q: If I'm signing up for the proficiency exam, can I change my schedule now since I hope to move ahead?
A: No. At orientation, students may only register for math and science classes for which their original Course Code qualifies them. If on the test students qualify to advance, the proctors will give them a green permission slip to take to their college office to change their schedule.

Q: Is there anything else I need to know?

  1. Students have only one chance to take this test. If they do not pass, there are no further chances to advance.
  2. Students should read the list of topics for the class that will be tested over. Study for the test because those students who do not prepare generally give themselves little chance to move ahead.
  3. Students interested in trying to advance two levels should schedule the first retest on Monday Sept. 22, and if successful, may schedule a second test on Tuesday Sept. 23.
  4. Students should print this sheet and keep it so that all the information is handy. They should be sure to record the registered date and time of the test. Once this form is submitted electronically, the Math Department will send an e-mail confirming the time and test selection. It is the responsibility of the student to know the place and time of the exam. No additional reminder will be sent.
  5. Level L students (only) may use this online form to sign up for the Math H161 qualifying exam.
  6. Any questions should be directed to the Mathematics Counseling Office: (614) 292-6994.
  7. Students with disabilities should contact Lois Burke in the Office of Disability Services to make arrangements for taking any proficiency exam, (614) 292-3307.

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Registration Form

 

To register online, please visit this page.

Dropping Back to a Lower Course

Dropping Back to a Lower Course

  • During the first week of the quarter, some math classes quickly review the expected prerequisite material. Students should take these early assignments seriously and be certain they are adequately prepared for the class into which they have placed. If students are having difficulty with the first week's assignments, they should be encouraged to consult with their academic advisor. However, this may not be applicable in the case of honors courses. Honors courses are designed to be challenging from the start. Please give them time and consult with the instructor if there are concerns.

  • During the second and third weeks, students must obtain departmental permission from the Mathematics Course Office, 113 Mathematics Building, to switch to a new course. The Course office will then process a drop/adds online.
It should be noted that, in most cases, the 3rd week drop deadline is prior to the first midterm (which is often administered during the fourth week). As a result, the decision to remain in the course or drop back will be based primarily upon the student's performance on quizzes and homework assignments.

Caution: All students entering a course prior to the first midterm should be cautioned that they will be held accountable for the material that has already been covered and will be expected to take the next regularly scheduled midterm, which will become part of their grade.

  • During the fourth week of the quarter, as a general rule, very few changes are made. Students should go to the Math Course Office, 113 Mathematics Building, for instructions and directions. Students will also need to petition their College Office to make a change after the third week of the quarter. Students who wish to add a course after the third week will be required to take the first midterm for the course that they wish to enter and must receive a satisfactory score to add the course. This test will be advisory only and will not count in course grade. Upon completion of these departmental procedures, students will be directed to their college office to petition to add/drop.
  • As of the fifth week of the quarter, under normal circumstances, no permission will be given to enter a course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Students who do not have the prerequisite for a course that they are enrolled in will be disenrolled from that course. For example, the course prerequisite for Math 075 is Math 050; if a student received a grade of E in Math 050, that student should not be enrolled in Math 075. In addition, students are strongly advised to repeat any course in which they received a grade of D or D+ because they are unlikely to succeed in the next course. Students must see their advisor to adjust their schedule, if necessary.

Students will need a C- or better in Math 150, 151, 152 to be eligible for the next course in the sequence. Students with KD, D, or D+ grades in these courses will be disenrolled from the next course (in the sequence).

Changing Math Sequences

A change of major may necessitate transferring into a different math sequence, and this rerouting may result in the student having to take additional math courses.

Changing to the 130 sequence:

If credit for Math 148 ------>go to 131
*With caution: Students should review functions and cover chapter on math of finance.

The math counselors would encourage the students, who are switching, to take 130 for the additional work with functions in general, and the logarithmic and exponential functions in particular. (This work might have been covered if the student is a transfer student.) Math 130 also covers a chapter on the mathematics of finance (amortization of loans, future value of annuities, etc) which isn't covered in 148. However, students may go directly to Math 131. Any questions on which is the most appropriate course, contact the math counselors.

If completed Math 150 ---------------------------------->go to 131

If completed Math 151 ---------------------------------->go to 132

If completed 116, check the student's math placement level

  • if course code R, go to Math 104 (unless already taken)
  • if course code N, go to Math 130

If completed 075, must take 104 before going to 130

 


 

Changing to the 148/150 sequence:

If completed Math 130 with grades of C- or higher ---->go to 150*.
* With caution: students should review right triangle trig on their own.

If completed Math 130 with grades of D or D+ --------->go to 148

If students have credit for 131 or 132 ----------------->go to 150*

If student has completed 116, check math placement results:

  • if course code R, go to Math 104 (unless already taken)
  • if course code N, go to Math 148
If completed 075, must take 104 before going to 148

 

Forgiveness Rule

Forgiveness of Courses

Here are the course equivalents for forgiveness for the special mathematics courses that we offer. Some students may need to complete prerequisite courses before taking the course listed below.  Please check with an     academic advisor to see if you need any prerequisite course work. Any questions regarding forgiveness should be addressed to the Math Counselors at 292-6994.

Engineering FEH Program
Math 161A ->
forgiven by Math 151 and 152*
Math 162A -> forgiven by Math 153
Math  263A -> forgiven by Math 254


Calculus with Review
  • Math 140
If D or D+ in Math 140
-> go to Math 150 (grade to be forgiven by 150) or  131 and 132 (grade forgiven by 132) or 117 (grade forgiven by 117)
If E in Math 140
-> go to Math 148, then 150 (grade to be forgiven by 150) or go to Math 130, then 131 and 132 (grade to be forgiven by 132)

  • Math 141
If D or D+ in Math 141
-> go to 151(grade forgiven by 151) or 131 and 132 (grade forgiven by 132) or 117 (grade forgiven by 117)
If E in Math 141
-> go to 150 then 151(grade forgiven by 151) or 131 and 132 (grade forgiven by 132) or 117 (grade forgiven by 117)


Accelerated Calculus

Math 161 or H161 -> forgiven by Math 151 and 152*
Math 162 or H162 -> forgiven by Math 153
Math 263 or H263 -> forgiven by Math 254


Honors Analysis
Math H190 -> forgiven by Math 151 and 152*, or 153 if EM credit for 152
Math H191 -> forgiven by Math 153
Math H264 -> forgiven by Math 254

Re-entry Math
Math 076 -> forgiven by Math 050 and 075 or 104



*Note:  It is the grade in 152 that does the forgiving; however, students must take both 151 and 152 (unless they have EM credit for 151).

Additional Resources/Services

Resources

  • EXAMINATIONS - Attendance at all midterms and the final is required. Some examinations are departmental common exams given in the evening. The locations of these examinations are announced in class. It is the responsibility of the student to remember the dates, times and locations of all examinations. If in doubt, the student should confirm with the lecturer, T.A., the course office (292-8470), the main office (292-4975), or posted on the bulletin board outside room 113 Mathematics Building.

  • SAMPLE EXAMS and TEXTBOOK TITLES-Review problems and sample exam questions for some courses 150 and below can found online at http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/courses/.

  • PSYCH YOURSELF FOR MATH- Three books, available in paperback at most book stores, are recommended for those suffering from "math anxiety":

    • Mind Over Math - Stanley Kogelman and Joseph Warren
    • Overcoming Math Anxiety - Sheila Tobias
    • Your Numbers Up - Ann Oxrieder and Janet Ray

     

  • 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.

  • A CLASSMATE- Identify someone in the class to work with on assignments.

     

Services

  • OFFICE OF COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES- This office provides quarterly workshops on test anxiety, test taking skills, study skills, etc. In addition, they offer general counseling for students experiencing academic and/or emotional difficulties available on a walk-in basis as well as by appointment. The office is located in the new Younkin Success Center on Neil Ave.

  • OFFICE FOR DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS)- This office provides services for students with documented disabilities. These students are provided exam accommodations, adapted equipment and counseling services to assist them in accessing the classroom and the University community. ODS also provides a diagnostic testing service to help students determine if they have a learning disability.

  • MINORITY AFFAIRS- The Office of Minority Affairs may provide tutors for minority students in math courses, Math 050 through Math 153. Students should complete an application form in 1030 Lincoln Tower. For additional information, call the Office of Retention Services at 292-8732.

  • COURSE OFFICE - This office can assist in the resolution of students' registration problems in mathematics courses, requests to change to a different section and/or different time, granting permission to add courses (after the first week of classes), resolving missing grades, and providing math exams to the Office of Disability Services. The Course Office is located in 113 Math Building and is open Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Difficulties and Concerns

From time to time throughout the quarter, you may experience unexpected and perhaps sudden difficulties in connection with your mathematics courses. Some difficulties may be attributed to the course content, whereas others may be more difficult to assign. Some of you may feel that fault should be assigned to your instructors or perhaps to the Department of Mathematics in general.

We would like to help you through such difficulties as best we can. Attempt to identify your lecture/homework difficulties and use the office hours of your lecturer and/or recitation teacher to clarify these trouble spots. Many problems can also be alleviated with one-on-one discussions of the content with others in your class. You may also access one of the mathematics tutor rooms which are available to you at no cost. Further, there is a list of private tutors whom you can hire for pay. The list is kept at the receptionist's desk on the first floor of the Mathematics Tower, 231 West 18th Avenue. Finally, the Department has a counseling office for additional assistance concerning undergraduate mathematics matters (292-6994).

Remember, if it doesn't seem to be going your way, take an active role in helping yourself. Try to keep abreast of problems as they develop, and try conscientiously to pin-point them. We would encourage you to remember that the first contact for your difficulties or complaints should be the recitation teacher (if applicable), next the lecturer and the third person should be the Vice-chairperson of the Department of Mathematics. For courses 050 through 150 see Dr. Daniel Shapiro, 292-5101 or email shapiro@math.ohio-state.edu. For courses 151 and above see Dr. Ron Solomon, 292-5101 or e-mail solomon@math.ohio-state.edu.

In your University experience, you will encounter a number of accents unlike your own. Give yourself some time to adjust to those accents with patience and tolerance. As you proceed to a professional or work experience after graduation, you will also encounter various accents.

Complaints about serious injustices and mistreatment should be brought to the attention of the departmental ombudsman, Professor Solomon, 124 Mathematics Tower, 292-5101. You have a duty to yourself and other students to seek a just resolution. Think out your position carefully and put it in writing so that you are sure of your position and how you want to express it. Be specific in your statements and don't exaggerate. We will seek an equitable and rapid resolution.

We wish you all the best in your mathematics class this quarter.

Mathematics Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

The courses listed in the links for each college or school reflect the current 07-08 requirements for Bachelors degrees at The Ohio State University. This information is for descriptive purposes only and is subject to change without notice; students are urged to consult a college advisor to organize appropriate programs.

Allied Medical Professions, School of

Allied Medical Professions, School of

Note:  If a student is course code L, then must take at least one math course.
Also note:  All courses require a C- or better grade

Athletic Training 148
Biomedical Science
151, 152
Circulation Technology 151
Medical Dietetics 148
Health Information Mgt. & Systems 148 (check with advisor if another course is acceptable)
Heath Sciences
148 (check with advisor if another course is acceptable)
Medical Technology
 
          Certification & Medical Science
150
          Med Lab Tech Articulation
148
Radiologic Sciences & Therapy
 
          Radiography
148* 
          Sonography

148* 
          Radiation Therapy
150 
Respiratory Therapy 148* or higher

* In these programs, eligibility for 150 is necessary as a prerequisite to science courses, with a grade of C- or better. Students with the necessary transfer credits in science may not need to take mathematics courses; check with a College adviser.

 

Architecture, Knowlton School of

Architecture, Knowlton School of

Architecture 150, 117*
Landscape Architecture 150, 117*


* The college will accept 151 and 152 as a substitute for 117; it will also accept a one semester of engineering level calculus that transfers in as 151 and spl(part of 152) if the special credit is for 1 or more hours.  If only one quarter of calculus was taken at another university, then 152 is required.  132 is accepted in place of 117.

New for Autumn 2007, students with AP (Advanced Placement) credit for Math 150 and 151 are finished with their math for Architecture. We highly recommend that students take Math 152, while the material is fresh and in case, they change majors in the future.

Arts, College of the (including School of Music)

Arts, College of the (including School of Music)

The College offers B.A., B.F.A., B.A.E., B.S.D., B.M., and B.M.E. degrees. The College has degree programs in several departments, including Art; Art Education; Dance; History of Art; Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design; Theatre; and Music. The math requirement will not depend on the department but on the degree the student is pursuing. Students should be advised to double-check all curriculum requirements directly with advisers in the College.

  • B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) degree:
    • Dance 620, 621
    • An approved Data Analysis course

 

  • B.S.D. (Bachelor of Science in Design ) degree:
    • Math 116 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC
    • An approved Data Analysis course

  • B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art) & B.A.E. (Bachelor of Art Education) degrees:
    • Math 116 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC
    • An approved Data Analysis course

  • B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education) & B.M. (Bachelor of Music) degrees:
    • Math 104 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC.
    • An approved Data Analysis course
*CS&E 201 or 204 is recommended for Music Theory and Music Composition majors.

  • B.F.A (Bachelor of Arts in Art, Theater, or Music) degree:
  • These programs follow the standard GEC curriculum for a B.A. GEC curriculum for Arts and Sciences (see ASC link).

 

Note: Students must fulfill the Basic Skills req of 075/104/L,M,N,R regardless of completion of CS&E or Philosophy.


Arts and Sciences, Colleges of the

Arts and Sciences, Colleges of the

ASC requires Math Course Code L, M, N, or R, or completion of Math 075, 076, or 104 to fulfill the basic skills requirement.

For all B.A. options, in addition to the above, the GEC or GER requires the following:
A) For non-honors students (some programs may require specific data analysis courses which require a prerequisite of at least Math 116. Please confer with your assigned academic advisor.):

  1. One course selected from:
    • Math (116 or above) or
    • Philosophy 150 or 250 or
    • Computer Science & Engineering (101 or 200 level or above) or
    • Linguistics 280 or 384 or
    • any statistics course except those approved for Data Analysis
  2. an approved Data Analysis course.

B) For honors students, confer with honors advisor.


All B.S. options require at least Math 151 and 152 or equivalent.

Those programs with a * listed under the B.A. column have only the standard requirements as described above for the B.A. options.

MAJOR B.A. B.S.
Actuarial Science 151 through 254 plus more 151 through 254 plus more
African-American and African Studies * N/A
Ancient History and Classics * N/A
Anthropology Math 116 or higher as a prerequisite for Stats 145
N/A
Anthropological Sciences
(no B.A.)
151, 152
Arabic * N/A
Art * N/A
Astronomy (no B.A.) 151 through 254, 415, 513, 568
Aviation * (130 or 148 recommended)
151, 152
Aviation Management
130
151, 152
Biochemistry 254 151 through 254
Biology 151 151, 152
Chemistry 153 151 through 254, 255 or 415
Chinese * N/A
Classics * N/A
Communication * N/A
Comparative Studies * N/A
Computer & Information Science 153, 366 plus more depending on option 151, 152, 153, 366, 566 plus more depending on option
Criminology Math 116 or higher as prereq for Soc 549
N/A
Earth Sciences, School of
151 (plus more depending on option) 151, 152, 153 (254 optional)
Economics 116 (132 preferred) 151, 152 (153 recommended)
English * N/A
Entomology 150 151, 152
Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology
148
151, 152
Film Studies
*
N/A
French * N/A
Geography 116
151, 152
Geography-Atmospheric Science & Climatology concentration (no B.A.) 151 through 254,415
Geography-Cartography
(no B.A.) 151, 152
German * N/A
Hebrew * N/A
History * N/A
History of Art * N/A
International Studies * N/A
Islamic Studies * N/A
Italian * N/A
Japanese * N/A
Jewish Studies * N/A
Journalism * N/A
Linguistics * N/A
Mapping and Land Information Science (no B.A.) 151 through 254 plus more
Mathematics 151 through 254 plus more 151 through 254 plus more
Medieval and Renaissance Studies * N/A
Microbiology 151 151, 152
Middle Childhood Interdisciplinary Major
105,106,107,
and 148,150,117 or 151,152,
and CS&E 200 or 201
and Stat 135 or 145;
or confer w/ASC advisor
N/A
Modern Greek * N/A
Molecular Genetics 151 151, 152
Music * N/A
Philosophy * N/A
Physics (no B.A.) 151-254 (or equivalent), 415 (or 255), 513 (or 551); Depending on option, more math may be required
Physiological Optics 151 151, 152
Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology 151 151, 152
Political Science * N/A
Pre-Dentistry (Area of Interest) 150 (OSU program)
151, 152 (plus more depending on major)
Portuguese * N/A
Pre-Law (Area of Interest) * (OSU program) N/A
Pre-Medicine (Area of Interest) 151 (OSU program) 151, 152 (plus more depending on major)
Pre-Optometry (Area of Interest) 151 (OSU program)
151, 152 (plus more depending on major)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Area of Interest) 150 (need a grade >=C for OSU program) 151, 152 (plus more depending on major)
Psychology 116 (prereq to Stat 145) 151, 152
Religious Studies * N/A
Russian * N/A
Security & Intelligence
*
N/A
Sociology & Criminology
* N/A
Speech and Hearing Science 148 or Math Placement=L
N/A
Theatre * N/A
World Literatures
*
N/A
Women's Studies * N/A
Zoology 148 151, 152

Business, Max M. Fisher College of

Business, Max M. Fisher College of

Completion of Math 132 or 152 is necessary for admission to the College. Each area requires 131 and 132, as well as Stat 133. Some special Majors may require the 150 sequence--interested students should consult an academic counselor in the College of Business. Honors students and other interested students are encouraged to take the 150's sequence.

Accounting 131, 132
Economics in Business 131, 132
Finance 131, 132
Human Resources 131, 132
Information Systems 131, 132, 366
International Business Administration 131, 132
Marketing 131, 132
Operations Mgt. 131, 132
Real Estate and Urban Analysis 131, 132
Risk Management & Insurance 131, 132
Special Major 131,132
Logistics Management
131, 132
General Business (Extended Campuses  Only)
131, 132

Dentistry, College of

Dentistry, College of

  • Dental Hygiene - Must have credit (with a grade >= C-) for at least 104 or take a higher course based on math placement score or take CIS, or Logic
  • Pre-Dentistry 150

Education and Human Ecology, College of

Education

Most teacher licensure programs are delivered as Masters level programs (except Physical Education, Business Education and Technology Education). As a result, undergraduate degrees in a subject area will be required for entry into these graduate/licensure programs and consequently the mathematics requirement will depend upon the undergraduate major selected. Several non-teaching programs are available at the undergraduate level.

Undergraduate Education PAES Majors
Sport & Leisure Studies Placement R or 075 or 104, plus 1 math course >104
  • Physical Education/Teacher Education (Licensure) Track
  • Sport Leadership and Sport Humanities (Non-Licensure) Track
Technical Education & Training
104 & 130 (C- or better in both courses)
  • Business Education/Teacher Education (Licensure) Track
  • Corporate Training and Development (Non-Licensure) Track

Special Education

(non-licensure)

105 (B- or better for admission) & 106 (C- or better)
Exercise Science (148 (C- or better) & 150) or level L
  • Exercise Science (Non-Licensure) Track
  • Health Promotions (Non-Licensure) Track
Undergraduate Education T&L Majors
Technology Education

Math Placement R or Math 075 or 104 & 1 math course above 104

(C- or better is required in at least one of the two courses)

Human Ecology

Except for the B.S. in Nutrition, each degree program requires two quanitative and logical analysis courses; or a Mathematics placement level L or M and one additional quantitative and logical analysis course. Additional requirements are indicated below by specific area.

Consumer Sciences
Major
First course
Second Course
Hospitality Management
130 or level M
CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202
Textiles & Clothing
130, 148 or level M
CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202
Family Resource Management (All options)
130, 148, or level M CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202

Human Development and Family Sciences

Major First Course
Second Course
Early Childhood Development 105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M
106, 131, 132, 150, or higher; or Phil 150; or CS&E 101 or 200
For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Early Childhood
105
106 (GEC) and 107 (professional specialization of
the major
For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Middle Childhood 105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M 106, 131, 132, 150, or higher; or Phil 150; or CS&E 101 or 200. Also 107 recommended; More courses needed if doing Math Concentration.
Family Studies 105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M
106, 131, 150, or higher; or Phil 150 or CS&E 101 or 200

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Major First Course Second Course
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M
106, 131, 150 or higher; or Phil 150 ; or CS&E 101 or 200


Human Nutrition

Major First Course
Second Course
Nutrition & Community Health
116, 130, or 148 or level M
CS&E 101 or 200
Dietetics

116, 130, or 148 or level M CS&E 101 or 200
Nutrition (BS)
150
none
Nutrition in Industry
130 or 148 or level M
CS&E 101 or 200

Engineering, College of

Engineering, College of

Each area requires the calculus courses, Math 151, 152, 153, 254 (Grade of C- or better needed in 151 and 152). The calculus requirements may also be fulfilled with any version of the 151 sequences, the accelerated or honors calculus sequences. The requirements beyond Multivariable Calculus are indicated below.

Aeronautical & Aerospace Eng. 415
Aviation 255, 366
Food, Agricultural and Biological Eng. 415 (strongly preferred, but 255 acceptable)
Chemical & Biomolecular Eng. 415 and one of 366, 512, 513, 514, 530, 551, 568, 571, CS & E 541, Stat 420, 427 or 520
Civil & Environmental Eng. 255 or 415
Computer Science & Engineering
366, 566
  • Software Option
568 or 571
  • Hardware-Software Option
415 or 568 or 571
  • Information Option
568 or 571
  • Information & Computation Assurance Option
568, 571, 647, or 648
Electrical & Computer Engineering
 
  • EE Specialization
415, 571 (preferred) or 568, Math 530 or Stat 427
  • Computer Eng. Specialization (CpE)
366, 415, 571 (preferred) or 568, Math 530 or Stat 427
Engineering Physics 255 or 415, 513 or 551, and 568 or 571
Geomatics Engineering 568, Stat 245
Industrial Systems Engineering 255 (preferred) or 415, 571(preferred) or 568, Stat 427 & 428
Materials Science & Eng. 415 (C courses remommended)
Mechanical Engineering 415
Welding Engineering 255 (preferred) or 415 and ISE 406
Biomedical Eng. & Nuclear Eng. GRADUATE program, only

 

Environment and Natural Resources, School of

Environment and Natural Resources, School of

Each major requires a different level of math; please see chart below.  A Data Analysis course is required for all majors:  ENR 222 (preferred) or Stat 145 or H&CS 260 or Animal Sci 260 or both Stat 528 & Stat 529.  Stat 135 is allowed for the new Parks, Recreation & Tourism, and Environmental Policy & Management majors only.

Environmental Science Math 150, 151, 152
Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife Math 150, 151
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Math 130, 148
Environmental Policy & Management
Math 130, 148

Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of (formerly Agriculture, College of)

Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of (formerly Agriculture, College of) 

The College of FAES requires either Math 130 or 148 for all Major programs. In practice, however, many Agriculture majors will need 148 as a prerequisite to physics and other courses. The list below shows which majors can now be done with only 130. Some majors also have additional math requirements, as listed below. An approved data analysis class is also required in each program.

Important note - the College will not accept 116 as a substitute for 130 or 148. Students who have completed 116 and switch to Agriculture will have to take an additional course.

Agribusiness & Applied Econ
130, 131
Agricultural Communication 130 or 148
Agriculture Systems Management 148 or (130, 131)
Construction Systems Management        
148 or (130, 131)
Agricultural & Extension Education Certification 148
Agricultural & Extension Education Noncertification 130 or 148
Animal Sciences 148 (150, if Pre-Vet  )
Crop Science 148
Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering 254, 415 (strongly preferred, but 255 acceptable)
Food Business Mgt. 130 or 148
Food Science 151
Landscape Horticulture 130 or 148
Nutrition 150 
Plant Health Management 130 or 148
Pre-Vet
150 w/C or better
Professional Golf Management
130 or 148
Turfgrass Science 130 or 148

Nursing, College of

Nursing, College of

To be admitted to the nursing major in the College of Nursing, the prerequisites include science courses which would in turn have prerequisites of mathematics at least through 075 (or Course Code L, M, N, or R.)

Students then must get credit for Math 116, 130, 148, 150 or higher plus an approved Data Analysis course.

Pharmacy, College of

Pharmacy, College of

Mathematics through Math 152 is required for admission to the College of Pharmacy BSPS program and PharmD. 

Social Work, College for

Social Work, College for

In order to fulfill the mathematics requirement for the College of Social Work, students must complete one of the following:  have a Mathematics Course Code L, M, or N, or successfully completed Math 104 or Math 116 or higher (consult an advisor for the other options).  Social Work 570, a Data Analysis course, is also required for the Social Work major. 

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DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS                   
RESOURCES/SERVICES
   
DIFFICULTIES AND CONCERNS
1. See TA             
2. See Lecturer           
3. See a Math Counselor (MA105)        
4. See Dr. Shapiro (for courses  <= 150)  
124A Math Building     
292-5101        
5. See Dr. Gerlach  (for courses >= 151)   
124B Math Building   
292-5101     

MATH-STAT LEARNING CENTER         
http://www.mslc.ohio-state.edu   

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS            
Richard Brown (MSLC), 148B Cockins   

TUTORS FOR HIRE            
List available at the receptionist counter              
in the Math Tower.       

SAMPLE EXAMINATIONS                  
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MATH COUNSELING OFFICE
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http://www.math.ohio-state.edu/counseling

COURSE OFFICE
113 Math Building
For assistance with students’ math
registration problems.
Monday - Friday, from 8:30 - 4:30.

EXAM ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
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http://www.math.ohio-state.edu.  

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STEPS TO SUCCESS IN MATH

Mathematics is like a sport- 
learned through active participation.

  • Go to class daily!
  • Take class notes
  • Read the syllabus in detail
  • Study math 2 hrs a day
    • Study your class notes
    • Read the textbook
    • Do assignment
    • Work more problems
    • Check your answers
    • Prepare for exam
  • Ask questions in class
  • Seek help often
  • Reread text and class notes
  • Look ahead to next section
  • Keep up with daily assignments
  • Review continually 
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