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MATH20130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Fundamentals of Actuarial and Financial Mathematics I (MATH20130)

Subject:
Mathematics
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Andrea Monaco
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Mission Statement of the Actuarial Profession: To develop the role and enhance the reputation of the actuarial profession in providing expert and relevant solutions to financial and business problems, especially those involving uncertain future events.This module introduces the tools necessary for solving financial and business problems in actuarial science. The module is divided into nine units as listed below:1. Generalised Cash Flow Models 2. The Time Value of Money 3. Interest Rates 4. Real and money interest rates 5. Discounting and Accumulating 6. Compound Interest Functions 7. Yield Equations 8. Loan Schedules 9. Project Appraisal. Use of Excel spreadsheets and simple VBA programmes to carry out data analyses and financial modelling.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The student will develop: 1. a familiarity with basic financial instruments 2. computational skills used in the actuarial profession 3. team skills by working together on problems 4. a good class spirit (future financial contacts).

Indicative Module Content:

The module covers material from subject CM1 of the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

24

Autonomous Student Learning

36

Lectures

30

Tutorial

12

Total

102


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and tutorials

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

A good knowledge of first year undergraduate calculus and algebra will be assumed, such as that given in (a) MATH10120, Linear Algebra with Applications to Economics; MATH10130 Introduction to Analysis for Economics and Finance; MATH10140 Advanced Calculus for Economics and Finance or (b) MATH10040, Numbers and Functions; MATH10340, Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences; MATH10350, Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences or (c) their equivalents from other universities.

Learning Exclusions:

Students NOT taking a degree or diploma in Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics CANNOT take this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
MATH10040 - Numbers & Functions, MATH10120 - Linear Algebra Apps to Econ, MATH10130 - Intro to Analysis (E&F), MATH10140 - Advanced Calculus (E&F), MATH10340 - Linear Algebra 1 (MPS), MATH10350 - Calculus (MPS)

Incompatibles:
MATH00010 - Introduction to Mathematics, MATH10210 - Found. of Math. for Com.Sc. I, MATH10220 - Found. of Math. for Com. Sc II, MATH10230 - Mathematics for Agriculture I , MATH10240 - Mathematics for Agriculture II, MATH10250 - Intro Calculus for Engineers , MATH10260 - Linear Algebra for Engineers, MATH10290 - Linear Algebra for Science, MATH10310 - Calculus for Science, MST10010 - Calculus I, MST10020 - Calculus II, MST10030 - Linear Algebra I, MST10040 - Combi & Number Theory, STAT10010 - Research Methods

Additional Information:
MATH10120 and MATH10130 and MATH10140 OR MATH10040 and MATH10340 and MATH10350


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Take-Home): Homework-1 Week 5 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
5
No
Exam (Online): Mid Term Lab Exam Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
No
Exam (Take-Home): Homework-2 Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
5
No
Exam (In-person): Final Exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mr Damian Conway Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jinbo Zhao Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 09:00 - 10:50