Updated 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog | 20255

Mathematics, B.S. major
Actuarial Emphasis

Required Credits: 57
Required GPA: 2.25

I REQUIRED CORE COURSES

Complete the following courses:

• MATH 2210 Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
• MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
• MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)
• MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus (4 credits)
• MATH 3310 Linear Algebra (4 credits)

ACTUARIAL EMPHASIS

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
• ACCT 2102 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
• BUAD 3771 Financial Management (3 credits)
• BUAD 3772 Advanced Financial Management (3 credits)
• CS 2321 Computer Science I (4 credits)
• ECON 2000 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• STAT 3610 Time Series Analysis (3 credits)
• STAT 3631 Probability And Statistics I (4 credits)
• STAT 3632 Probability And Statistics II (3 credits)

SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)
• MATH 3710 Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
• MATH 3720 Numerical Methods (3 credits)
• MATH 4760 Topics in Applied Mathematics (3 credits)

 

Program Learning Outcomes | Mathematics, B.S.

1. Knowledge: Students will understand the content and methods of the core areas of undergraduate mathematics. 

2. Analysis: Students will identify, interpret and analyze problems, discern structure and pattern and make conjectures. 

3. Application: Students will apply appropriate procedures and technology to solve problems. 

4. Proof: Students will apply creative and analytic thinking to develop clear and valid mathematical arguments.

5. Communication: Students will communicate mathematical ideas and understanding effectively. 

6. Career Readiness: Students will be prepared for careers in industry and further study in mathematics. 

 

Suggested Semester Schedule | Mathematics, B.S.

The following is a list of required Mathematics Major, B.S. courses by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible.

Freshman

• MATH1470
• MATH2471
• MATH2472
• Core Curriculum requirements

Sophomore

• MATH2210
• MATH2480
• MATH3310
• Courses in the Field of Emphasis (consult with advisor)
• Core Curriculum requirements

Junior/Senior

• Courses in the Field of Emphasis (consult with advisor)
• Complete Core Curriculum requirements