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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

302452 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 066674A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course enables the students to enhance their skills in advanced actuarial mathematics through studying units in Risk Theory and Stochastic Modelling.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisitess

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science). Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302406 v.3   Actuarial Control Cycle 401 3.0 25.0
312265 v.1   Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 401 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302407 v.3   Actuarial Control Cycle 402 3.0 25.0
312266 v.1   Actuarial Science Honours Dissertation 402 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
10098 v.2   Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0
302316 v.1   Statistical Inference 301 4.0 25.0
302366 v.2 *   Advanced Optimisation Techniques 401 3.0 25.0
310296 v.2 **   Supply Chain Modelling and Optimisation 201 4.0 25.0
310299 v.1   Industrial Modelling and Optimisation 301 4.0 25.0
8140 v.6 **   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
302292 v.1 **   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 4.0 25.0
302385 v.3 *   Numerical Analysis 402 3.0 25.0
310297 v.2 **   Logistics Modelling and Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
3975 v.5   Applied Statistics 302 4.0 25.0

*    Students have to complete at least one (1) of Advanced Optimisation Techniques 401, or Numerical Analysis 402.

**    Until 2013, students have to complete a maximum of one (1) unit at 200 level. From 2013, this option will be removed.

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.