|
Department of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
University of Colorado Denver
1250 14th Street, Suite 600
|
303-556-8442
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri, 8:00-5:00
REVISED: September 2006
|
|
Name:
|
ID:
|
Date:
|
Advisor:
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Actuarial Science Option - Bachelor
of Science in Mathematics
Actuaries deal with transactions where cash flow depends on
random factors (e.g., insurance and annuities). The major hurdles to
entering and advancing in an actuarial career are a set of tests given by the Society
of Actuaries. Passing the first two tests and a Bachelor's degree are
prerequisites for actuarial jobs. This option provides the mathematical
background for five of these tests.
|
COURSE
|
TAKEN?
|
NOTES
|
|
MATH 1401 - Calculus I
|
|
|
|
MATH 2411 - Calculus II
|
|
|
|
MATH 2421 - Calculus III
|
|
|
|
MATH 3000 - Abstract
Mathematics
|
|
|
|
MATH 3191 - Linear Algebra
|
|
|
|
MATH 3200 - Elementary
Differential Equations
|
|
|
|
MATH 3250 - Problem Solving with Computers
|
|
|
|
MATH 3301 or 4408 -
Operations Research I or Graph Theory
|
|
|
|
MATH 4387 - Statistical
Methods
|
|
|
|
MATH 4650 - Numerical
Analysis I
|
|
|
|
MATH 4779 - Math Clinic
|
|
|
|
MATH 4810 - Probability
|
|
|
|
MATH 4820 - Statistics
|
|
|
|
Math 4791, 4792, 4793, 4794
- Continuous Modeling, Probabilistic Modeling, Discrete Modeling or
Optimization Modeling
|
|
|
|
MATH class above 3000
|
|
|
If a cancellation, non-offering, or scheduling conflict prevents the timely
completion of the Mathematics major, contact an adviser. No class may be used
for more than one category. You must also meet the following requirements.
- An adviser must approve the
classes in your major. This should be done before completing MATH 3000.
- A C- or better is needed in
each class counted towards the major. Your grade point average must be at
least 2.0 in all MATH classes. You must take at least 15 upper division (3000
or above) MATH credits (5 classes) at CU-Denver.
- The semester you graduate,
you must
- Create a portfolio
containing two papers demonstrating your mathematical and writing
abilities. These papers can be projects done while taking a class.
- Participate in an exit
interview with two Math faculty.
- Complete a senior
survey.
- You must satisfy the
requirements of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). Contact
CLAS advising office (303-556-2555) for details.
Actuaries need a background in business particularly accounting, economics
and finance. You are strongly advised to do a minor in one of these areas.
Recommended classes are ACCT 2200, ECON 2012, ECON 2022, and FNCE 3100. Those
considering graduate study in mathematics should take Introduction to Real
Analysis I and II (MATH
4310 and 4320). Students with at least a 3.5 major grade point average, at
least a 3.2 overall grade point average, and who have done an honors project
are eligible to graduate with honors. See an
adviser or honors information
for details.
This page last modified Wednesday, 02-Apr-2008 16:09:52 MDT.
Maintained by
the Webmaster.
|
|
