Fall 2026

Actuarial Science Methods II

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE METHODS II teaches mathematical tools for quantitatively assessing financial risk with applications to actuarial science.

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Historical reviews indicate grading relied on attendance and homework, which served as practice for Exam FM.

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(ACT SCI 303 or concurrent enrollment), declared in Capstone Certificate in Actuarial Science, or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program. Not open to graduate students.

ACTSCI 301

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Professors

Fall 2026

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Historical reviews of Greg Wanner: Greg Wanner is described as highly knowledgeable but difficult to follow due to unclear explanations and distracting verbal habits. While some students found his formula-based approach and attendance-heavy grading beneficial for exam preparation, others struggled with his communication style.

GREGORY WANNER is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews of Greg Wanner: Greg Wanner is knowledgeable but his teaching style polarizes students, with some finding his delivery distracting and others appreciating his clarity and willingness to help.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.88 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=76 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.75 GPA, 84.1% A/AB (n=69 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.89 GPA, 93.5% A/AB (n=62 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews indicate grading relied on attendance and homework, which served as practice for Exam FM.

Historical reviews of Greg Wanner: Students report difficulty focusing due to repetitive verbal habits, though others find his willingness to clarify concepts helpful.

Topics

  • Financial risk assessment
  • Actuarial problem solving

Skills

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

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