Program: Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, B.S. (Actuarial and Data Science Concentration) Sequence - University of Wisconsin Stout - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 07, 2025

2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

Suggested Four Year Program Plan

Total Program Credits: 120

First Year (30 credits)

Fall Semester (14 credits)

MATH-156 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.) *
ENGL-101 Composition 1 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-101HON Honors Composition 1 (3 cr.)
COMST-100 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
ECON-210 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr.)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

MATH-157 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5 cr.) *
CS-144 Computer Science I (4 cr.) *
ENGL-102 Composition 2 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-102HON Honors Composition 2 (3 cr.)
MATH-180 Foundations of the Language of Mathematics (4 cr.)

Second Year (32 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

MATH-158 Calculus III (4 cr.)
CS-145 Computer Science II (4 cr.) *
STAT-331 Probability and Mathematical Statistics I (3 cr.)
ECON-215 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr.)
Course Selective-1 : (Arts and Humanities) (3 cr.)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

MATH-275 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
CS-244 Data Structures (4 cr.) *
STAT-332 Probability and Mathematical Statistics II (3 cr.)
MSCS-271 Formal Languages and Finite Automata (3 cr.)
Course Selective-2 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)

Note:

Take the first actuarial exam after completing STAT-331/332.

Third Year (31-33 credits)

Fall Semester (15 credits)

MATH-370 Modern Algebra I (3 cr.) or
MATH-450 Real Analysis I (3 cr.)
STAT-440 Advanced Linear Modeling-Regression and Time Series Analysis (3 cr.) **
CS-324 Database Systems Manipulation and Design (3 cr.)
Course Selective-1 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-2 : (Cross-disciplinary Issues) (3 cr.)

Spring Semester (15-17 credits)

MATH-255 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
BUFIN-340 Business Finance (3 cr.)
ENGL-320 Professional and Technical Communication (3 cr.)
Course Selective-3 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-4 : (Natural Sciences with Lab) (3-5 cr.)

Summer Semester (1 credit)

MSCS-449 Cooperative Education Experience (1 cr.) (1 credit required)

Note:

**STAT-440 is offered every other fall, so it will be taken either as a junior or senior.

Fourth Year (27 credits)

Fall Semester (15 credits)

MATH-370 Modern Algebra I (3 cr.) or
MATH-450 Real Analysis I (3 cr.)
MSCS-446 Numerical Analysis I (3 cr.)
Course Selective-1 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-2 : (Arts and Humanities) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-3 : (Social and Behavioral Sciences) (3 cr.)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

Course Selective-4 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-5 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-6 : (Concentration Selective) (3 cr.)
Course Selective-7 : (Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning) (3 cr.)

Note:

* Course requires a grade of C or better.

General Education Categories are flexible within the schedule.

Recommended Selectives:

BUACT 206 , BUACT 207 , BUFIN 340 , BULGL 318 , BUMIS 333 , CS 324 , MATH 371 ,MSCS 447 .