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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 Faculty of Science 5. Program Details 5.5 Mathematics and Statistics 5.5.5 Programs in Actuarial Science
5.5.5 Programs in Actuarial Science
Courses constituting the field of Actuarial Science

Note: Courses in Risk Management and Insurance are not included in the field, but are relevant and are recommended electives for Actuarial Science students. Interested students should consult the Division or the Chair in Risk Management and Insurance in the Haskayne School of Business.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section 3 (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 3.4B (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 3.5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses).

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 211 or 213 or 221

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 281 or 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 283 or 253 or Applied Mathematics 219

1.5 FCE - Mathematics 311 or 313, 321, 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 349 and 353; or 381 and one from the field of Actuarial Science

0.5 FCE - Computer Science 231 or 217 or 235

2.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325, 327, 427, 527

0.5 FCE - Statistics 421

3.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

4.0 FCE - Breadth requirement: Non-science options from the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Sciences and the Haskayne School of Business (check Table I in 3.4 Program Requirements for ineligible courses). Of these 4.0 FCE, at least one FCE must be from each of at least two of the aforementioned Faculties. Science 311 may be counted among the four FCE from other faculties

6.0 FCE - Options

Note: Not every 400- and 500-numbered Statistics and Actuarial Sciences course is offered every year. Students in third year should ensure they take a sufficient number of these in order to graduate at the end of their fourth year.

Required Courses - Honours Program

In addition to the requirements specified by the Faculty of Science (see Section 3), students are required to complete the following program of study:

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 273

1.5 FCE - Mathematics 281, 283, 381

2.0 FCE - Mathematics 211 or 213 or 221, 311 or 313, 321, 323

0.5 FCE - Computer Science 231 or 217 or 235

2.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325, 327, 427, 527

1.0 FCE - Statistics 421, 429

3.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

1.0 FCE - Selected from the list:

4.0 FCE - Breadth requirement: Non-science options from the Faculties of Communication and Culture, Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences and the Haskayne School of Business (check Table I in 3.4 Program Requirements for ineligible courses). Of these 4.0 FCE, at least one FCE must be from each of at least two of the aforementioned Faculties. Science 311 may be counted among the four FCE from other faculties

4.5 FCE - Options

Note: The following substitutions allow students to enter the honours program later in their studies:

(a) The calculus sequence Mathematics 281, 283, 381 may be replaced by an average grade of B+ or better in either of the calculus sequences Mathematics 249/251, 253 or 263, 349, 353; or Applied Mathematics 217, 219, 309 with permission.

(b) Mathematics 273 may be replaced by a grade of B+ or better in Mathematics 271 with permission.

(c) Mathematics 213 may be replaced by a grade of B+ or better in Mathematics 211 or 221 with permission.

(d) Pure Mathematics 455 may be replaced by a grade of B+ or better in Pure Mathematics 435 with permission.

Suggested Program Sequence Honours in Actuarial Science

First Year Honours Courses

Fall Winter

Mathematics 273

Mathematics 211 or 213 or 221

Mathematics 281

Mathematics 283

Option

Computer Science 231 or 217 or 235

Humanities or Social Sciences option

Humanities or Social Sciences option

Option

Non-science option

Second Year Honours Courses

Mathematics 311

Option

Mathematics 381

Actuarial Science 327

Mathematics 321

Mathematics 323

Actuarial Science 325

Option

Non-science option

Non-science option

Note: Students are expected to enrol in honours courses.

Recommendations
  • It is recommended that 200- and 300-level courses listed above should be taken in the first two years of study. Not every 400- and 500-numbered Statistics and Actuarial Sciences course is offered every year. Students should consult with the divisional office to plan for the upcoming cycle of offered courses as well as for a progress assessment on a regular basis throughout their program.
  • Actuarial Science 425 is recommended for students in the Actuarial Science program.
  • The following courses are some of the recommended options for Actuarial Science students in second (or subsequent) years:
  • The following courses are some of the recommended options for Actuarial Science students in third and fourth years:
  • While a university program will prepare you to join the ranks of the actuarial profession, it is also important for a student to begin writing the professional examinations of the Society of Actuaries and/or Casualty Actuarial Society as soon as possible - but normally not before the end of second year studies - if he or she wishes to find employment in the actuarial industry after graduation. The professional examinations are normally offered on campus twice a year. For more information, please contact an advisor in the Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science.
Required Courses - Minor Program

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 281 or 249 or 251 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 283 or 253 or Applied Mathematics 219

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 321, 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 349 and 353; or 381 and one from the field of Actuarial Science

1.0 FCE - Actuarial Science 325 and 327

1.0 FCE - Selected from the following: