Mathematics

Actuarial Science Major

Students must complete ten courses plus the capstone as follows:

Required:

  • Math 151 Calculus I
  • Math 152 Calculus II
  • Math 251 Calculus III
  • Math 255 Linear Algebra
  • Math 335 Probability and Statistics I
  • Math 336 Probability and Statistics II
  • Math 337 Actuarial Exam Prep

Capstone:

  • Math 385 Senior Research Seminar OR Math 386 Senior Experience Seminar

 Electives: Three courses chosen from the following list:

  • Econ 100 Economic Principles
  • Econ 337 Investments and Securities Markets
  • Econ 370 Econometrics
  • Acct 201 Introduction to Accounting
  • Acct 250 Introduction to Accounting Systems
  • Acct 341 Intermediate Accounting I
  • CmSc 150 Fundamentals of Computing I
  • CmSc 155 Fundamentals of Computing II
  • CmSc 255 Introduction to Database Systems

A student cannot get a Mathematics Major, an Honors in Mathematics or Mathematics Minor in addition to the Actuarial Science Major.

The following are the required mathematics courses for the major and the suggested semesters in which to take those courses.  The electives can be taken in any semesters they are offered and after you have the prerequisites.  Math 337 Actuarial Exam Prep will be taken in a May Term after Math 336.

A typical 4-year plan appears below. Some students enter Simpson with college or AP credit for Calculus I and/or II and are prepared to start Calculus II or III in the first year.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester

First Year

Math 151: Calculus I

Math 152: Calculus II

Second Year (3 courses total)

Math 251: Calculus III

Math 335: Probability and Statistics I (odd Fall years)

Math 336: Probability and Statistics II (even Spring years) and/or

One elective course

Third Year

Math 335: Probability and Statistics I (even Fall years)

One elective course

Math 336: Probability and Statistics II (odd Spring years)

Math 255: Linear Algebra (even Spring years.)

One elective course

Fourth Year

Math 385: Senior Research Seminar or Math 386: Senior Experience Seminar (either in fall or spring)

 

Most 300-level courses are offered once every other year.  The usual two-year rotation for those classes appears below.  Note that Math 385: Senior Seminar is offered as needed for all graduating seniors.

Fall Semester in Odd-Numbered Years Spring Semester in Even-Numbered Years

Math 325: Topology

Math 335: Probability and Statistics I

Math 315: Graph Theory

Math 336: Probability and Statistics II

Math 345: Differential Equations
Fall Semester in Even-Numbered Years Spring Semester in Odd-Numbered Years

Math 310: Mathematical Modeling

Math 331: Real Analysis

Math 375: Geometry

Math 345: Differential Equations

Math 350: Abstract Algebra

Math 360: Complex Variables
Last Updated: 11/18/11