Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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ACS 3540 - Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics II

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is the second in two-course Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics sequence. It is focused on developing a deeper understanding of probability and mathematical modeling. This course covers topics such as premium and policy value calculations, put-call parity, binomial option pricing, and the Black-Scholes formula. Substantial focus will also be placed on developing efficient problem-solving skills for all topics covered in the Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics course sequence. This sequence prepares students for Exam FAM. (prereq: ACS 3530 ) (quarter system prereq: Actuarial Science program director consent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Calculate premiums and policy values related to life insurance and other long-term insurance coverages
  • Know and apply basic principles related to option pricing, such as put-call parity, binomial option pricing models, and the Black-Scholes formula
  • Apply all the concepts learned in AC 3530 and the topics above to actuarial problems

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Calculus
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Interest rate theory

Course Topics
  • Premium and policy value calculations
  • Put-call parity
  • Binomial option pricing methodology
  • Black-Scholes formula
  • Applying all the concepts learned in AC 3530 and the topics above to actuarial problems

Coordinator
Dr. Yvonne Yaz



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