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| Mathematics belongs both to liberal arts and to sciences. It is not only the language of science (including social science), but also studied for its own beauty. It is therefore one of the most vital and lively subjects in the University curriculum. | Mathematics belongs both to liberal arts and to sciences. It is not only the language of science (including social science), but also studied for its own beauty. It is therefore one of the most vital and lively subjects in the University curriculum. | ||
| - | The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include five degree options that lead to the following three major tracks. | + | The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include five major degree options that lead to the following three major tracks. |
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| - | The common preliminary lower-level courses required for all math majors are calculus I--III (Math 224/225, Math 226/227 or Math 230, and Math 323) , linear algebra (Math 304), and number systems (Math 330). | + | |
| + | The common preliminary lower-level courses required for all the five math major options are calculus I--III (Math 224/225, Math 226/227 or Math 230, and Math 323) , linear algebra (Math 304), and number systems (Math 330). Read the [[https://www.binghamton.edu/bulletin/2023-24/acadprogs/harpur/mathematics.html/|University Bulletin]] for a very comprehensive and detailed official description about the coursework requirements for each of the five major degree options. | ||
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| Refer to the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/actuary/start|Math department section on actuarial sciences for more detailed information.]] | Refer to the [[https://www2.math.binghamton.edu/p/actuary/start|Math department section on actuarial sciences for more detailed information.]] | ||
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| + | Professional advancement results from passing a series of examinations administered by the actuarial societies and by the completion of specific courses approved by the actuarial societies. The BA track in Actuarial Science requires 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences (that is 10 full-semester courses and one half-semester course) and 2 courses in Economics. | ||
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| + | To obtain a BA degree in mathematical sciences with an actuarial science track, a student must complete 42 credits of coursework, including 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and two courses in Economics. The BS | ||
| + | degree with an actuarial science track requires 58 credits of coursework, including 14.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 4 courses in Economics. | ||
| - | The BA/BS tracks in Actuarial Science are designed to prepare students for an actuarial career. Professional advancement results from passing a series of examinations administered by the actuarial societies and by the completion of specific courses approved by the actuarial societies. The BA track in Actuarial Science requires 10.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences (that is 10 full-semester courses and one half-semester course) and 2 courses in Economics. The BS track is designed for students who may wish to pursue a graduate degree in Actuarial Science or related fields, and it entails 14.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences and 4 courses in Economics. | ||
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