Topics chosen from credibility and loss distributions, risk theory, and the mathematical theory of interest. Prerequisite, MATH 411.1 or concurrent registration. Students discuss and present problems in probability and mathematical statistics important for actuaries. Formerly taught as MATH 499.1. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits.
Students discuss and present problems in applied statistics important for actuaries.
Formerly taught as MATH 499.2. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. How to use technology such as graphing calculators and computers in the mathematics classroom. Euclidean algorithm, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, diophantine equations, primitive roots and indices and other number theory topics. Prerequisite, MATH 260 and 265.