Mathematics, Actuarial Science Specialty, B.S.

Offered by Mathematics and Statistics .

Major Requirements

Minimum 61 credits
All courses for major requirements must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

Course Requirements

Core (37 credits)

MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4.00)
MATH 152 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4.00)
MATH 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3.00)
MATH 225 - Introduction to Differential Equations (3.00)
MATH 251 - Multivariable Calculus (4.00)
MATH 301 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I (4.00)
CMSC 201 - Computer Science I (4.00)
PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics I (4.00)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics II (4.00)

Select one course:

MATH 302 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II (3.00)
MATH 401 - Mathematical Analysis (3.00)

Electives (18-24 credits)

Excluding MATH 380 , MATH 432 , STAT 350 , and STAT 351 , additional courses in mathematics or statistics numbered 300 or higher, and at least 9 credits at the 400 level.

MATH 426 - Introduction to Math Software Packages: MATLAB (2.00)
MATH 427 - Mathematical Software Packages: Maple (1.00)
MATH 479 - Mathematical Problem Solving Seminar (1.00)
MATH 480 - Senior Seminar (1.00)
MATH 490 - Special Topics in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
MATH 496 - Mathematics Practicum (1.00 - 4.00)
MATH 499 - Independent Study in Mathematics (1.00 - 4.00)
STAT 417 - Introduction to Time Series Data Analysis (3.00)
STAT 432 - Statistical Computer Packages and Their Applications: SAS and R (1.00)
STAT 451 - Introduction to Probability Theory (3.00)
STAT 453 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3.00)
STAT 470 - Probability for Actuarial Science (1.00)
STAT 490 - Special Topics in Statistics (1.00 - 4.00)
STAT 496 - Statistics Practicum (1.00 - 4.00)
STAT 499 - Independent Study in Statistics (1.00 - 4.00)

Supplementary Requirements (6-8 credits)

Mathematics and statistics have proven indispensable in many disciplines in the physical sciences, the social sciences and even in the humanities and arts. Much of mathematics and statistics has developed with a view toward its applications in other fields. To develop an appreciation of the connection, mathematics majors are required to take additional courses from other departments reflecting these interconnections.

BIOL 463 - Theoretical and Quantitative Biology (4.00)
CHEM 401 - Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics (3.00)
CHEM 415 - Statistical Mechanics and Theory of Rate Processes (3.00)
CMPE 320 - Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes (3.00)
CMPE 323 - Signal and Systems Theory (3.00)
CMSC 203 - Discrete Structures (3.00)
(Must be taken before MATH 301 to be accepted for supplementary requirement.)
CMSC 341 - Data Structures (3.00)
CMSC 441 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms. (3.00)
CMSC 442 - Information and Coding Theory (3.00)
CMSC 443 - Cryptology (3.00)
CMSC 451 - Automata Theory and Formal Languages (3.00)
CMSC 452 - Logic for Computer Science (3.00)
CMSC 453 - Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory (3.00)
ECON 311 - Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis (3.00)
ECON 374 - Financial Management (3.00)
ECON 417 - The Economics of Strategic Interaction (3.00)
ECON 421 - Introduction to Econometrics (3.00)
EDUC 420 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3.00)
EDUC 426 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3.00)
ENCH 300 - Chemical Process Thermodynamics (3.00)
ENME 217 - Engineering Thermodynamics (3.00)
ENME 320 - Fluid Mechanics (3.00)
ENME 410 - Operations Research I (3.00)
MATH 432 - History of Mathematics (3.00)
PHIL 248 - Introduction to Scientific Reasoning (3.00)
PHIL 346 - Deductive Logic (3.00)
PHIL 372 - Philosophy of Science (3.00)
PHYS 224 - Vibrations and Waves (3.00)
PHYS 303 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (3.00)
PHYS 321 - Intermediate Mechanics (3.00)
PHYS 407 - Electromagnetic Theory (3.00)
PHYS 424 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3.00)
PHYS 440 - Computational Physics (3.00)

Validation by Educational Experience

Students in the actuarial science specialty are advised to take the following courses that have been approved by Society of Actuaries to satisfy its Validation by Educational Experience (VEE) requirement in applied statistics, economics, and corporate finance.

ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics (3.00)
ECON 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3.00)
ECON 374 - Financial Management (3.00)
STAT 417 - Introduction to Time Series Data Analysis (3.00)
STAT 454 - Applied Statistics (3.00)