Mathematics: Actuarial Science Specialization, BS

First Semester

• MATH 110 Survey of Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ¹
• CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester

• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
• CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4 ²
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

First Semester

• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹
• Free Elective(s) Credits: 3

Second Semester

• MATH 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• Science Elective and Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ^{1, 3}
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

First Semester

• MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
• Actuarial Math Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
• Free Elective(s) Credits: 6

Second Semester

• MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH Department-Approved Elective Credits: 3 ⁶
• Actuarial Math Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
• Free Elective(s) Credits: 6

First Semester

• MATH 423/523 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
• MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 498 Research Credits: 1 to 12
• Economics and Finance Elective Credits: 3 ⁵
• Free Elective(s) Credits: 3

Second Semester

• MATH 402 Communicating Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
• MATH 413/513 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
• Economics and Finance Elective Credits: 3 ⁵
• Free Elective(s) Credits: 6

Notes:

For the bachelor of science in Mathematics, a student must have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all MATH courses 300 level or higher.

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² The CSC 115 requirement can also be fulfilled by either CSC 150/150L  or CSC 170/170L . The CSC 215 requirement can be fulfilled by CSC 250.

³ Select one course from BIOL 151 , BIOL 153 , CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 , GEOL 201/201L ,or PHYS 209 , and the corresponding lab for that course for a total of at least four credits.

⁴ Select two courses from CSC 484 Database Management Systems , ENGM 435/535 Optimization Techniques , IENG 362 Stochastic Models , or IENG 415/515 Decision Analysis    

⁵ Select two courses from ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I, ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II, BADM 310 Business Finance, or IENG 302 Engineering Economics . ACCT 210, ACCT 211, and BADM 310 are offered through other BOR schools.

⁶ Select three credits from the list of Department Approved Electives below.

Department Approved Electives

Select three credits from the list below:

MATH: MATH 415/515 , MATH 421/521,  MATH 424 , MATH 432/532,  MATH 443/543,  MATH 447/547,  MATH 451/551,  MATH 452/552   

AES: AES 401/501,  AES 404/504,  AES 419/519,  AES 430/530,  AES 455/455L/555/555L   

BIOL: BIOL 480/580  

BME: BME 300,  BME 303,  BME 304,  BME 305,  BME 306,  BME 402/402L,  BME 403,  BME 404/404L   

CBE: CBE 317,  CBE 318,  CBE 321,  CBE 343,  CBE 417,  CBE 424/524,  CBE 433,  CBE 444/544,  CBE 445/545,  CBE 450/550,  CBE 484/584,  CBE 488/588   

CEE: CEE 336/336L,  CEE 433/533,  CEE 457/557,  CEE 468/568,  CEE 475/475L/575/575L    

CENG: CENG 320/320L,  CENG 420/420L,  CENG 421/421L/521/521L,  CENG 444/444L/544/544L,  CENG 452/452L   

CHEM: CHEM 342 , CHEM 344  

CSC: CSC 315,  CSC 372,  CSC 412/512,  CSC 414/514,  CSC 416/516,  CSC 424/524,  CSC 433/533,  CSC 445/545,  CSC 448/548,  CSC 449/549,  CSC 454/554   

EE: EE 313,  EE 314/314L,  EE 362,  EE 381,  EE 382,  EE 404/504,  EE 421/421L/521/521L,  EE 447/547,  EE 448/548,  EE 449,  EE 451,  EE 452/452L/552/552L,  EE 453/453L/553/553L,  EE 456/456L/556/556L,  EE 481/481L/581/581L,  EE 483/483L/583/583L   

EM: EM 321,  EM 328,  EM 331   

ENGM: ENGM 435/535   

GEOE: GEOE 475/475L/575/575L  

GEOL: GEOL 419/519 , GEOL 450   

IENG: IENG 362,  IENG 415/515,  IENG 425,  IENG 441   

ME: ME 312,  ME 313,  ME 316,  ME 331,  ME 352,  ME 402/502,  ME 404,  ME 419,  ME 423,  ME 425,  ME 428/428L/528/528L,  ME 430 , ME 444/544,  ME 453/453L/553/553L,  ME 455/455L,  ME 457/557,  ME 460   

MEM: MEM 410/510,  MEM 425/525,  MEM 445/545/445L/545L,  MEM 450/550   

MET: MET 310,  MET 320,  MET 330,  MET 321/321L ,MET 422,  MET 433,  MET 440/540,  MET 443,  MET 445/545   

NANO: NANO 401 , NANO 445/545 , NANO 571  

PHYS: PHYS 341,  PHYS 343,  PHYS 361,  PHYS 404/504,  PHYS 421/521,  PHYS 439/539,  PHYS 445/545,  PHYS 451/551,  PHYS 471/571,  PHYS 481/581   

Objectives and Outcomes

Student Outcomes:

1. Students will use mathematics to effectively formulate and solve problems, including (but not limited to) those that arise in mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Students will critically interpret data and analyze solutions.
3. Students will apply appropriate mathematical software to solve problems arising in the profession.
4. Students will collaborate with colleagues and communicate ideas using appropriate mathematical language and notation, both orally and in writing.