Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Minor
(Code 180-406)
This minor is intended to provide students with actuarial skills useful in business areas such as insurance and financial services. The coursework will prepare the student for at least two actuarial professional examinations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty-four semester credits, including: | ||
| MATH 114 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 215 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 216 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 346 | Introduction to Probability | 4 |
| MATH 347 | Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 350 | Introduction to Financial Mathematics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
MATH 450, MATH 460, and MATH 470, though not required, may be taken with department permission.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Apply a broad range of perspectives, including numerical, graphical, algebraic, analytical and verbal, to effectively connect and communicate mathematical ideas.
- Apply probability methods to describe random behavior.
- Use interest theory techniques to value deterministic cash flows.
- Apply both probability and theory of interest concepts to model and solve actuarial problems involving contingent cash flows.