Courses
Actuarial Science
0501. Theory of Interest (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Mathematics 086 or equivalent.
Study of generalized interest theory with applications to annuities
certain, amortization, depreciation, valuation of securities,
and bond yield determinations.
0505. Actuarial Models
I. (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Actuarial Science 501 and Mathematics
433 or equivalent.
Application of probability theory to life insurance and annuities,
premiums, reserves, and survival models.
0506. Actuarial Models
II. (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Actuarial Science 505.
Extension of the analysis of Actuarial Models I to multiple-life
functions, multiple-decrement theory, loss distribution models,
and theory of ruin.
0516. Actuarial Models
III. (3 s.h.)
Prerequisite: Actuarial Science 506.
Applications of survival and loss distribution models.
0518. Casualty Contingencies (3
s.h.)
Prerequisite: Actuarial Science 501 and Math 433
or equivalent. Corequisite: Math 434..
Mathematics of ratemaking for non-life insurance including
fire, homeowners, automobile, workers' compensation and other
lines of insurance. Theoretical and practical aspects of credibility,
experience rating, exposure units, deductibles, and statistical
plans. Emphasis on theory, with the expectation of independent
study.
0598. Independent Study (1-6
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
Special study in a particular aspect of actuarial science under
faculty supervision. Maximum of six hours may be counted toward
degree requirements.
0599. Independent Study (1-6
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
Special study in a particular aspect of actuarial science under
faculty supervision. Maximum of six hours may be counted toward
degree requirements.
0896. Directed Study
in Actuarial Science (variablecredit
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
0897. Directed Study
in Actuarial Science (variablecredit
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
0898. Directed Study
in Actuarial Science (variablecredit
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
0899. Directed Study
in Actuarial Science (variablecredit
s.h.)
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
0901. Master of Science
Thesis (1-6 s.h.)
0902. Master of Science
Thesis (1-6 s.h.)