Program: Mathematics and Actuarial Science, B.S. - Dillard University

Apr 01, 2025

2023 - 2025 Academic Catalog

Mission

The Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics and Actuarial Science, seeks to aid students in developing proficiency in logic, critical and analytical thinking and a comprehensive knowledge of mathematical principles and concepts, and offers a combination of required courses and electives that provide a broad background with sufficient flexibility to satisfy a wide variety of individual interests and career objectives.

The curriculum in mathematics prepares students for employment in private industries and government and for admission to graduate school in mathematics and actuarial sciences, statistics, computer sciences and allied fields.

Student Learning Outcomes

Display basic skills and solid foundation in mathematics.
Apply mathematical principles with technology to a multi-cultural, global and technological society.
Use high-level critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation to solve problems in their disciplines and in research.
Apply for advanced degrees in mathematics at professional and graduate schools.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Complete a total of 121 credit hours of coursework for graduation.

General Education Core - 41 credit hours
Major Requirements - 37 credit hours
Additional Coursework - 43 credit hours

Major Requirements

MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
MAT 206 - Foundation of Mathematics 3 cr.
MAT 300 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics 3 cr.
MAT 301 - Applied Statistics 3 cr.
MAT 302 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
MAT 303 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
MAT 305 - Matrix Analysis 3 cr.
MAT 330 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
MAT 350 - Theory of Interest 3 cr.
MAT 381 - Society of Actuarial Exam I 2 cr. or
MAT 411 - Senior Seminar I 2 cr.
MAT 382 - Society of Actuarial Exam II 2 cr. or
MAT 412 - Senior Seminar II 2 cr.
MAT 410 - Numerical Analysis 3 cr.
MAT 413 - Difference Equations 3 cr.

Additional Coursework

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 cr. or
MAT 401 - Modern Algebra I 3 cr.
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 cr. or
MAT 403 - Real Analysis I 3 cr.
CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr.
FIN 203 - Principles of Finance 3 cr.
MAT 351 - Life Contingency Models 3 cr.
MAT 408 - Actuarial Mathematics I 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
General Electives: 9 cr.
Mathematics Electives 300 or above: 6 cr.

Mathematics & Actuarial Science Curriculum

First Year

First Semester

ENG 111 - Expository Writing 3 cr. ♦
FFR 121 - Elementary French I 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 121 - Elementary Spanish I 3 cr. ♦
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar I 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦
MAT 201 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 cr. ♦
UCO 101 - University Convocation I 0 cr. ♦
Physical Education Activity Elective 2 cr. ♦
Natural Science Elective & Laboratory 4 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Second Semester

AWS 100 - Survey of the African World 3 cr. ♦ or
REL 208 - The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr. ♦
ENG 112 - Argument and Research 3 cr. ♦
FFR 122 - Elementary French II 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 122 - Elementary Spanish II 3 cr. ♦
FYS 102 - First Year Seminar II 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦
MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
UCO 102 - University Convocation II 0 cr. ♦
Humanities Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Second Year

First Semester

ENG 201 - Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. ♦ or
ENG 202 - Readings in World Literature II 3 cr. ♦
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
MAT 206 - Foundation of Mathematics 3 cr.
MAT 300 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics 3 cr.
Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Second Semester

ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ♦
ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination 0 cr. ***
MAT 301 - Applied Statistics 3 cr.
MAT 302 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
MAT 303 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Third Year

First Semester

CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
MAT 305 - Matrix Analysis 3 cr.
MAT 350 - Theory of Interest 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
General Elective 3 cr.

Total: 16

Second Semester

ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr.
MAT 330 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
MAT 351 - Life Contingency Models 3 cr.
General Elective 3 cr.
Mathematics Elective (300 or above) 3 cr.

Total: 15

Fourth Year

First Semester

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I 3 cr. or
MAT 401 - Modern Algebra I 3 cr.
FIN 203 - Principles of Finance 3 cr.
MAT 381 - Society of Actuarial Exam I 2 cr. or
MAT 411 - Senior Seminar I 2 cr.
MAT 408 - Actuarial Mathematics I 3 cr.
MAT 410 - Numerical Analysis 3 cr.
MAT 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.

Total: 14

Second Semester

ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II 3 cr. or
MAT 403 - Real Analysis I 3 cr.
MAT 382 - Society of Actuarial Exam II 2 cr. or
MAT 412 - Senior Seminar II 2 cr.
MAT 413 - Difference Equations 3 cr.
MAT 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
General Elective 3 cr.
Mathematics Elective (300 or above) 3 cr.

Total: 14

Total Required Hours: 121

* Service Learning: Students will earn a total of 30 service learning hours after successful completion of FYS 101 & FYS 102 .

** Community Service: Students must contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for pre-approved community service project to earn a total of 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.

Note

♦ General Education Core