Mathematics/Acutarial Science
Mathematics/Acutarial Science
For people who appreciate logical thinking, intriguing patterns and complex relationships, mathematics is a beautiful subject. It has been said that mathematics is not so much a body of knowledge as it is a method for expanding our knowledge of the world around us. Obtaining a solid mathematical background at Iowa Central can open the door to this fascinating world in which exciting new fields such as fractal geometry, chaotic systems and artificial life await you.
Students at Iowa Central have the opportunity to use Maple in many of their math classes. Maple has been installed on the computers in the math lab.
Graphing calculators are also used extensively in math classes at Iowa Central. Students are expected to have their own graphing calculators in pre-calculus, calculus, and differential equations classes and are encouraged to use them in several other math classes. A limited number of these calculators are also available for student use in the library.Possible Careers
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Science Technology
- Banking
- Computer Science
- Cost Analysis
- Cryptology
- Demography
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Financial Auditor
- Financial Planner
- Industrial Research
- Investment Management
- Operations Research
- Quality Control
- Resource Management
- Statistics
- System Analysis
- Teaching
Course Schedule
A.A. Degree
First Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3.0 |
| CIS-162 | C++ | 4.0 |
| MAT-210 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| CSC-110 | Intro to Computers | 3.0 |
| SDV-108 | The College Experience | 1.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Humanities Elective | 3.0 |
Total Hours: 18.0 |
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Second Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-106 | Composition II | 3.0 |
| CIS-604 | Visual Basic | 3.0 |
| MAT-216 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science & Science Electives | 7.0 |
Total Hours: 17.0 |
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Third Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SPC-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3.0 |
| MAT-156 | Statistics I | 3.0 |
| MAT-219 | Calculus III | 4.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Social Science & Humanities Electives | 6.0 |
Total Hours: 16.0 |
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Fourth Semester |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MAT-158 | Statistics II | 3.0 |
| MAT-226 | Differential Equations | 3.0 |
| XXX-XXX | Science, Humanities, & Social Science Electives | 10.0 |
Total Hours: 16.0 |
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A.A. Degree Total Hours: 67.0 |
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Staff
| Jennifer Condon | Dean, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1190 | condon@iowacentral.edu |
| Tracy Crippin-Haake | Associate, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1192 | crippin@iowacentral.edu |
| Jenny Shivers | Associate, Liberal Arts | 515-574-1252 | shivers@iowacentral.edu |
