Mathematics - Actuarial Science Emphasis, B.S.
Mathematics degrees allow for a wide variety of employment options. The following careers are very mathematics centered, though in many cases additional training beyond a mathematics degree (or at least beyond a B.S. Mathematics degree) is needed to qualify for employment in these fields: actuarial work, education, research analysis, cryptology, systems analysis, robotics engineering, design modeling (creating cost efficient models), geomatics engineering, photogrammatism, stock trading, biomathematics, accounting or auditing, population ecology, aspects of forensic analysis and some types of computer programming design. There are also jobs for mathematics graduates in the federal government, mainly in the department of defense. The degree required depends on the type of job in the areas mentioned, and the salary level.
Matriculation Requirements
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | 90 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 90 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I SS | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Principles of Economics II SS | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II (6) | ||
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) | ||
| FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MATH 3750 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 4750 | Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 4000 | Applied Regression and Time Series WE | 3 |
| STAT 4710 | Mathematical Statistics-Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 4720 | Mathematical Statistics-Statistical Inference | 3 |
| Emphasis Elective Requirements: | ||
| Complete 3 credits chosen from the following: | 3 | |
| Complex Variables (3) | ||
| Graph Theory and its Applications (3) | ||
| Partial Differential Equations (3) | ||
| Introduction to Optimization (3) | ||
| Differential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces (3) | ||
| Advanced Calculus II (3) | ||
| Introduction to Dynamical Systems (3) | ||
| Introduction to Modern Algebra I (3) | ||
| Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3) 1 | ||
| Theory of Linear Algebra (3) | ||
| Introduction to Number Theory (3) | ||
| Foundations of Topology (3) | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis I (3) | ||
| Introduction to Numerical Analysis II (3) 1 | ||
| Internship in Mathematics (1-4) | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Mathematics (1-3) | ||
| Topics in Mathematics (2-3) | ||
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Requires completion of a prerequisite course, which fulfills elective requirements.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |
| General Education Requirements | 38 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I QL | 4 |
| or MATH 121H | Calculus I QL | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 |
| PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (5) (Both 2220 and 2225 required for Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Emphasis) | ||
One other biology or Physical Science Distribution (Required for Applied Mathematics Emphasis) | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 31 Credits | |
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| STAT 2060 | Introduction to Statistical Computing | 1 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH 122H | Calculus II | |
| MATH 2210 | Calculus III | 4 |
| or MATH 221H | Calculus III | |
| MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2280 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3250 | Introduction to Advanced Calculus WE | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | Foundations of Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4210 | Advanced Calculus I 1 | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 21 Credits | |
| Complete 12 credits of upper division electives 2 | 12 | |
| Complete 9 credits of upper or lower division electives 2 | 9 | |
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Students planning to do graduate work in mathematics should take both of the year-long sequences MATH 4210 Advanced Calculus I, MATH 4220 Advanced Calculus II, and MATH 4310 Introduction to Modern Algebra I, MATH 4320 Introduction to Modern Algebra II, and acquire a reading knowledge of at least one foreign language chosen from French, German, or Russian.
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Elective courses may NOT include MATH 3100, MATH 3200, MATH 3010, MATH 3030, MATH 4030, or MATH 4040.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least 40 credit hours in upper-division courses.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, a minimum GPA of 2.4 in all MATH and STAT courses listed above, with no grade lower than a "C" in all listed PHYS, STAT, and MATH courses (substitutions may be granted for some elective courses).
- Residency hours-- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of general education and specified departmental requirements.
- Complete an exit survey administered by the Mathematics Department Advisor.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1210 or MATH 121H | Calculus I QL or Calculus I QL | 4 |
| Fine Arts GE | 3 | |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MATH 1220 or MATH 122H | Calculus II or Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 2210 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP | 4 |
| PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 1 |
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Economics I SS | 3 |
| STAT 2060 | Introduction to Statistical Computing | 1 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| MATH 2210 or MATH 221H | Calculus III or Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Principles of Economics II SS | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MATH 2280 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| STAT 4000 | Applied Regression and Time Series WE | 3 |
| MATH 3250 | Introduction to Advanced Calculus WE | 3 |
| ACC 3000 | Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| History GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| MATH 3750 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MATH 3300 | Foundations of Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| Biology GE | 3 | |
| Additional Science GE | 3 | |
| STAT 4710 | Mathematical Statistics-Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| MATH 4750 | Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 4210 | Advanced Calculus I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities GE | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| STAT 4720 | Mathematical Statistics-Statistical Inference | 3 |
| MATH Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge of calculus, real and complex analysis, differential equations, linear and abstract algebra, basic probability, and a broad knowledge base of other elective topics including topology, geometry, number theory, numerical analysis and statistics.
- An awareness of how to apply and model real situations with mathematics, and the ability to formulate and understand logical arguments.
- The ability to communicate mathematics effectively, both verbally and in writing, expressing clear logical proofs of mathematical hypotheses and constructing well defined counterexamples to false statements.