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LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN CONSORTIUM OF ENGINEERING INSTITUTIONS
Scholarship Application!

Scholarships for Latin American and Caribbean College of Science Students

For New Eligible Students!

Deadline:  January 3, 2025

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IBM’s Quantum Computer Programming:  Hands-On Workshop (Asynchronous)

Practical Quantum Programming

100% online course

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to quantum computing, starting from the basics and progressing to advanced algorithm design and implementation. No prior knowledge of quantum computing or quantum physics is required, though familiarity with matrix-vector multiplication is expected. The course will guide you through the mathematics of quantum computing, the creation of quantum gates and circuits, and the implementation of the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA) on IBM's quantum computers. Cost $24.00.  A certificate is earned and awarded.  Learn More

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Thankgsgiving Break Picnic! All students and faculty, Join Us! When: Saturday, November 30th      Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Spanish River Park Pavilion #10

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Certificate Program in Actuarial Science

The certificate in actuarial science enables students to pursue a course of study relevant to actuarial science.

For more information about careers in Actuarial Science or what an Actuary does, please visit: http://www.beanactuary.org/

The required curriculum provides students with necessary mathematical foundations of the field and exposes them to practical applications relevant to their chosen area of specialization.

Each course must be completed with a grade of at least C-.

To complete the certificate program in actuarial science, one has to complete the following required courses:

Course Semester Offered Credits  Required / Elective         MAC 2311 Calculus I Every 4 Prerequisites - These must be taken prior to entry MAC 2312 Calculus 2 Every 4 MAC 2313 Calculus 3 Every 4 ECO 2013 Macroeconomics   3 Total Prerequisite Credits Needed 15   STA 4442 Prob. & Stats 1 Fall & Summer 3 Required STA 4443 Prob. & Stats 2 Spring 3 Required ECO 2023 Microeconomics   3 Required FIN 3403 Prin. of Fin. Mngmt   3 Required STA 4945 Internship in Act. Sc. Any 3 Required MAP 4172 Actuarial Math 1 Fall or Spring 3 Required MAP 4173 Actuarial Math 2 Fall or Spring 3 Required STA 4102 Computational Stats 1 Every second Fall 3 Elective STA 4234 Applied Stats 1 STA 4202L Applied Stats 1 Lab Fall 3 Elective Total number of credits required for an Actuarial Certificate = 24

* As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog.

For information about the Certificate Program in Actuarial Science contact:

Mr. P. Pina, Actuarial Advisor 
Department of Mathematical Sciences 
Science & Engineering Bldg., Room 284 
Boca Raton Campus
Office Phone: 561-297-3340
Email: ppina@fau.edu or broer@fau.edu