The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers four degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) in Mathematics, the Bachelor of Science (B. S.) in Mathematics, the B. S. in Applied Statistics, and the B. S. in Actuarial Science. Students in the mathematics programs may also obtain secondary teaching credentials through the Secondary Teacher Education Program (
STEP). Through these extensive offerings, the department serves the needs of students wishing to work in industry, government, or eduction in the diverse ways described in our
page on careers, as well as students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in the mathematical sciences.
The Oakland University Undergraduate Catalog lists all requirements for degrees, and each student should read his or her copy carefully. The department advisers are available to help each student understand the requirements, and to help the student plan his or her schedule. Each student should consult the department adviser frequently. The department secretary can provide information on the office hours of the advisers. Students are reminded that only courses passed with a grade of 2.0 or better can be used to meet major requirements.
Well-prepared students interested in the mathematical sciences should plan to take MTH 154 (Calculus I) as soon as possible. Since the study of mathematics is cumulative, only those students who have demonstrated the necessary mathematical skills are able to enroll in MTH 154. Prerequisite courses MTH 061, MTH 062, and MTH 141 are sequentially arranged so that each is a prerequisite for the next (MTH 141 is a prerequisite for MTH 154). These courses are open only to students who have demonstrated that they have satisfied the prerequisites in one of three ways: by successfully completing the previous course here, or an equivalent course offered elsewhere, with a grade of 2.0 or better; by scoring sufficiently high on the ACT mathematics test; or by placing into them via the departmental placement exam (click here for more information on placement and prerequisites).
Click here for specific degree requirements for majors in the mathematical sciences.
Click here for detailed course descriptions.
Last updated: June 16, 2010. Send additions or corrections (or other comments) to Professor Grossman.