Fall 2026

Probability for Actuaries

Probability for Actuaries teaches fundamental mathematical tools for quantitatively assessing risk and applying them to actuarial science problems.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Margie Rosenberg3.8/5Gordon Enderle

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Historical reviews of Doug Bujakowski: The class is easy, but students recommend studying consistently rather than cramming because the material is extensive.

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(STAT/​MATH 309,MATH 331,STAT 333, 340, or concurrent enrollment), or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program. Not open to graduate/professional students.

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Raw average: 4.25/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Doug Bujakowski: Doug Bujakowski is praised as a clear, organized, and engaging lecturer who makes the class enjoyable. Reviewers note he covers extensive material efficiently and fosters a good learning environment. His teaching is associated with high quality ratings and positive student experiences.

DOUGLAS BUJAKOWSKI is recorded teaching in Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

GEE LEE is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PAUL JOHNSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction20 / 400
LEC 002Classroom Instruction21 / 400

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews of Doug Bujakowski: Doug Bujakowski is a clear, engaging lecturer who makes the class enjoyable, though lectures are long due to the volume of material covered in a short time.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.91 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=46 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.93 GPA, 97.6% A/AB (n=42 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Doug Bujakowski: The class is easy, but students recommend studying consistently rather than cramming because the material is extensive.

Historical reviews of Gee Lee describe a fast-paced lecture style that can leave students feeling lost, despite his willingness to help.

Topics

  • Mathematical tools for risk assessment
  • Actuarial science applications

Skills

  • Quantitative risk assessment
  • Application of mathematical tools to actuarial problems

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UW–Madison

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ACTSCI 300 · Fall 2026

Probability for Actuaries

Recorded 2026-09-07
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