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2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, B.S. (Actuarial Science Concentration)
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Introduction
The role of mathematics in our highly scientific-technological society is basic and essential. Mathematical thought and modeling are valued tools in our sophisticated industrial community. The application of mathematics to industry and business to meet society’s need is increasing. This growth and demand continues to create a need for graduates with training in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.
The Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program prepares graduates for careers in a variety of fields by providing a foundation in mathematics, computer science, and statistics, complemented with additional courses specified by the selected concentration. Students may choose a concentration in Actuarial Science, Business Management, Information Assurance and Cyber Security, Interdisciplinary, Software Development, and Mathematics Education, or students may tailor their coursework to provide knowledge that will prepare them for a career path of their choice.
Students will enhance their studies and gain significant hands on experience through a capstone course or cooperative education experience. On campus, there are also opportunities in undergraduate research, tutoring, and other technical openings to enrich the educational experience.
In addition to fulfilling the university’s basic admissions requirements, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science applicants must also graduate in the top 50 percent of their class, or for high schools that do not rank, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.0 scale and have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 (SAT Math 510).
Transfer student applicants must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA, and a grade of C or higher for all math and computer science courses already taken to be admitted into the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science program.
Applicants must also have completed the equivalent of UW-Stout’s Math 120 Intro to College Math or a higher level math course with a grade of C or better. Students not meeting this requirement but meeting the general admission requirements may be admitted to the university as undecided.
In fulfilling the necessary competencies for a degree, a student may complete the requirements for a minor in Business Administration, Economics, or Technical Writing. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain approval for the minor from the department offering it.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for Graduation |
120 credits |
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| General Education |
43 credits |
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| Major Studies |
77 credits |
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Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)
Three credits must be selected from RES-A.
Global Perspective (6 credits*)
Complete 6 credits of global perspective (GLP) approved courses, including GLP-approved instructor-led study abroad courses, or complete a program of university-approved work or university-approved study abroad not led by UW-Stout instructors.
General Education (43 credits)
Communication Skills (9 credits)
Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11-12 credits)
MATH-153, MATH-156 and MATH-157 require a grade of C or better.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.
Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved cross-disciplinary issues courses.
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)
Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.
Selectives (4 credits)
CS-144 requires a grade of C or better.
Major Studies - Actuarial Science Concentration (77 credits)
Mathematics and Statistics Major Requirements (28 credits)
Computer Science and Related Major Requirements (17 credits)
*CS-145 and CS-244 require a grade of C or better.
Professional Requirements (4 credits)
Selective Courses (28 credits)
Remaining courses are chosen from a list of actuarial science selectives provided by the program director. Twelve credits must be in CS, MATH, MSCS, or STAT courses.
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