Probability for Actuaries develops fundamental mathematical tools for quantitatively assessing risk, emphasizing applications to problems in actuarial science.
Past student reviews · Gee Lee
One student felt the pace was too fast and assumed prior knowledge, leading to confusion. The course is a review for Exam P, often covering topics before concurrent probability courses do.
Mathematically represent common single variable discrete and continuous probability functions that are relevant in actuarial applications such as Poisson, binomial, negative binomial, and geometric, uniform, exponential, and normal.
Calculate measures related to the characteristics of single variable probability functions such as moments, mean, variance, median, mode, percentiles, etc., and interpret them in an actuarial context.
Derive joint, marginal and conditional probabilities and densities from multivariate distributions and calculate covariance and correlation coefficients, and interpret them in an actuarial context.
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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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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.
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 42 | 0 |
| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 42 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Paul Johnson
The class was described as easy and engaging, with an instructor who clearly knows the material without overwhelming students. He was noted as caring and accommodating.
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).
Past student reviews · Gee Lee
One student felt the pace was too fast and assumed prior knowledge, leading to confusion. The course is a review for Exam P, often covering topics before concurrent probability courses do.
Past student reviews · Doug Bujakowski
A past student found it easy to get an A but recommended studying as you go. They had to cram hard for the Exam P despite passing, after skating through the class.
Latest available · Spring 2020— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
Through Spring 2020
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Probability for Actuaries
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