Department of Statistical &Actuarial Science

Note: Students intending to combine any of the following modules with an Economics module
may use Stats 2858A/B in place of Economics 2122A/B or 2222A/B. for these students only,
Stats2858A/B will be used as the pre-requisites for Economics 2123A/B or 2223A/B.
Economics 2122A/B or 2222A/B must be replaced with another Economics course at the
appropriate level to complete module requirements.

W2010 Modular Summaries **

(A) Honors SpecializationModules

Actuarial Science Honors Specialization (page 2)

Financial Modeling Honors Specialization(page 3)

Statistical Science Honors Specialization(page 4)

(B) Our Major Modules

Actuarial Science Major(page 5)

Financial Modeling Major(page 6)

Statistical Science Major (page 7)

**Modular information for students entering our modules prior to W2009 is also posted
(http://www.stats.uwo.ca/ugstudies/FallWinter09/Student%20Transition%20Memo_W2009.pdf)
 Honors BSc: Specialization in Actuarial Science (20.0 courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar
Year 1 (5.0 Courses)
Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100 A/B
Calculus 1501A/B or Cal 1301B with a mark of at least 85%
Mathematics 1600A/B (or former Linear Algebra 1600A/B()
Econ 1021A/B and Econ 1022A/B(or former Economics 1020)
0.5 other principal course
2.0 options
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least 2 of
Categories A, B &C as listed (p.49,W2010 Academic Calendar)
Admission to Honors Specialization Module:
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including:
 Minimum average of 70% on 3.0 principal courses with
no mark less than 60% in any of the 3 principal courses:
o Cal 1000A/B or Calculus 1100A/B
o Cal 1501A/B (or 85%+ in Cal 1301B
o Mathematics 1600A/B(or Linear Algebra 600A/B)
o Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B(or Eco1020)
o 1.5 other principal course
Recommended (but not required ) first year courses;
AS1021A/B, Business 1220, Philosophy 1200
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be
completed prior to the second term of 2nd year.
NOTE 2: if not taken in first year, Eco 1021A/B 1022A/B must be
completed in one of your upper years in the program.
NOTE 3: AM 1413 may be substituted for the Calculus 1.0 course
requirement. AM1411A/B may be substituted for Math 1600A/B
Graduation Requirements
Breadth Requirement:
 at least 1.0 course from each of Category A, B, and C as listed
on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar.
Essay Requirement:
 2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior level course) You can
include any Actuarial Science or Statistics essay course
taken towards this requirement.
Senior Courses:
 13.0 senior courses (numbered 1000-4999)
Average Requirements:
 Minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with no mark
in any modular course less than 60%
 Passing grade in each option
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 60% in any
additional Major or Minor module completed
Residency Requirement:
 Majority of courses in module must be completed through
UWO
*Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a
total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses

MODULE (10.5 Courses) Department Recommendation for order in which modular

3.5 courses: Actuarial Science 2553A/B,2555A/B,2557A/B, courses should be taken:
2427A/B,3429A/B,3431A/B,4426F/G Second Year
4.5 courses: Statistics 2857A/B,2858A/B,2864A/B,3520A/B, Calc2402A AM2503B
3657A/B,3843A/B,3858A/B,3859A/B,4861A/B AS 2553A AS2557B
1.0 course: Calculus 2402A/B, Applied Math 2503A/B AS2555A AS2427B
SS2857A SS2858B
0.5 courses from: Actuarial Sciences 3424A/B or 4824A/B SS2864B*
1.0 course in Actuarial Science at the 4000 level or any other
course at the 4000 level approved by the Department. Statistical * may be taken in 3rd year
Sciences 4521F/G is highly recommended
A student who has already taken Calc2502A/B may combine it
with Math 2123A/B as a substitute for Calc2402A/B
OPTIONS (4.5 Courses) Third Year
Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken. You must AS3429A AS3431B
complete this additional module with a minimum mark of 60%. Stats 3657A AS3424B**
Stats 3843A SS3858B
Stats 3859A SS3520B
** note: one of AS3424a/b or AS4824a/b must be completed (for degree)
Progression Requirements Fourth Year
AS4426F SS4861B
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% One of AS3424A/B or AS4824A/B(if not previously completed)
 Minimum mark of 60% in each course of module 1.0 AS courses at the 4000 level (or other dept. approved course),
 Passing grade in each option SS4521F/G is highly recommended

Notes: Courses common to more than 1 module taken require

substitution
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 Honors BSc: Specialization in Financial Modeling (20.0 courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar

Year 1 (5.0 Courses) Graduation Requirements

Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100A/B
Calculus 1501A/B or Cal 1301B with a mark of at least 85%
Mathematics 1600A/B (or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B)
1.5 other principal course
2.0 options
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least 2 of Categories
A, B &C as listed (p.49,W2010 Academic Calendar)
Admission to Honors Specialization Module:
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including:
 Minimum average of 70% on 3.0 principal courses with no mark
less than 60% in any of the 3 principal courses:
o Cal 1000A/B
o Cal 1501A/B or 85%+ in Calculus 1301B
o Mathematics 1600A/B (or Linear Algebra 1600A/B)
o 1.5 other principal course
Recommended (but not required ) first year courses;
Economics 1021A/B and 1022A/B, Computer Science 1026 A/B and/or
Computer Science 1027A/B, Philosophy 1200
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be
completed prior to the second term of 2nd year.
NOTE 2: AM 1413 may be substituted for (Cal1000A/B+Cal 1501A/B)
and AM1411A/B may be substituted for Mathematics 1600A/B
Breadth Requirement:
 at least 1.0 course from each of Category A, B, and C as
listed on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar
Essay Requirement:
 2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior level course) You
can include any Actuarial Science or Statistics essay
course taken towards this requirement.
Senior Courses:
 13.0 senior courses (numbered 1000-4999)
Average Requirements:
 Minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with no
mark in any modular course less than 60%
 Passing grade in each option
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 60% in any
additional Major or Minor module completed
Residency Requirement:
 Majority of courses in module must be completed
through UWO
*Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a
total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses

MODULE (9.5 Courses) Department Recommendation for order in which

4.0 courses: Statistical Sciences 2857A/B,2858A/B,2864A/B,3520A/B, modular courses should be taken:
3657A/B, 3858A/B,4521F/G,4861A/B Second Year
1.5 courses: AS2553A/B,AS2555A/B, AS2557A/B Cal2402A AM2503B
1.0 courses: Cal2402A/B,AM2503A/B SS2857A SS2858B
2.5 courses: AM2811B,2813B,3815A/B,3613B,3817A/B* AS2553A AS2557B
0.5 courses from: AM4613A/B** and AM4617A/B* AS2555A SS2864B @
*may be offered only in odd-numbered academic years AM2811B
** may be offered only in even-numbered academic years AM2813B @

A student who has already taken Calc 2502A/B may combine it with
@
Math 2123A/B as a substitute for Calc 2402A/B may be taken in 3rd year
OPTIONS (5.5 Courses) Third Year
Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken here. You must AM3815A AM3817B ##
successfully complete this additional module with a minimum mark of SS3657A SS3858B
60%. AM3613B##
SS3520B
##
may be taken in 4th year
Progression Requirements Fourth Year
AM4613A/B or AM4617A/B
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% SS4521A/B
 Minimum mark of 60% in each course of module SS4861A/B
 Passing grade in each option
Notes:
 Courses common to more than 1 module taken will require
substitution
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 Honors BSc: Specialization in Statistical Sciences (20.0 courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar
Year 1 (5.0 Courses)
Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100A/B
Calculus 1501A/B or Cal 1301A/B with a mark of at least 85%
Mathematics 1600A/B (or former Linear Algebra 1600A/B)
1.5 other principal course
2.0 options
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least 2 of Categories
A, B &C as listed (p.49,W2010 Academic Calendar)
Admission to Honors Specialization Module:
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including:
 Minimum average of 70% on 3.0 principal courses with no mark
less than 60% in any of the 3 principal courses:
o Cal 1000A/B
o Cal 1501A/B or 85%+ in Calculus 1301A/B
o Mathematics 1600A/B (or Linear Algebra 1600A/B)
o 1.5 other principal course
Recommended (but not required ) first year courses;
Statistics 1023A/B
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be
completed prior to the second term of 2nd year.
Graduation Requirements
Breadth Requirement:
 at least 1.0 course from each of Category A, B, and C as
listed on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar
Essay Requirement:
 2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior level course) You
can include any Actuarial Science or Statistics essay
course taken towards this requirement.
Senior Courses:
 13.0 senior courses (numbered 1000-4999)
Average Requirements:
 Minimum overall average of 65% on the 20.0 courses
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% with no
mark in any modular course less than 60%
 Passing grade in each option
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 60% in any
additional Major or Minor module completed
Residency Requirement:
 Majority of courses in module must be completed
through UWO

NOTE 2: AM 1413 may be substituted for (Cal 1000A/B+Cal 1501A/B) *Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a
and AM1411A/B may be substituted for Mathematics 1600A/B total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses

MODULE (9.0 Courses) Department Recommendation for order in which

5.5 courses: Statistical Sciences 2857A/B,2858A/B,2864A/B,3657A/B, modular courses should be taken:
3843A/B,3858A/B,3859A/B,3850F/G,4846A/B or 4853A/B, 4850F/G, Second Year
4861A/B
1.0 courses: Cal2402A/B,AM2503A/B Cal2402A AM2503B
1.5 courses from: AS3424A/B,4824A/B,4823A/B, one of SS4846A/B SS2857A SS2864B
or 4853A/B SS2858B
1.0 courses from: AS3424A/B,4824A/b,4823A/B, SS3520A/B,
4521F/G, 4853A/B, any other 0.5 4000 level Stats course not already
taken, AM3815A/B,3817A/B,3613B or any other 0.5 4000 level course
approved by the department
A student who has already taken Calc2502A/B may combine it with
Math 2123A/B as a substitute for Calc2402A/B
OPTIONS (6.0 Courses) Third Year
Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken here. You must Stats 3657A SS3858B
successfully complete this additional module with a minimum mark of SS3843A
60%. Stats 3859A SS3850G
0.5 courses from the 1.0 or 1.5 modular course selection list
Progression Requirements Fourth Year
SS4850F/g
 Minimum cumulative modular average of 70% SS4861A/B
 Minimum mark of 60% in each course of module One of 4846A/B or SS4853A/B
 Passing grade in each option
1.5 courses from the “1.5 modular course selection list”
(1.0 if one of these is taken during 3rd year)
0.5 courses from the”1.0 modular course selection list”
(1.0 if none taken prior to 4th year)
Notes:
 Courses common to more than 1 module taken will require
substitution
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 BSc(4 year only): Including a Major in Actuarial Science (20.0courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar

Year 1 (5.0 Courses) Graduation Requirements

Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100 A/B Breadth Requirement:
Calculus 1501 A/B or Cal 1301 B with a mark of at least 85%  At least 1.0 course from each of Category
Mathematics 1600A/B (or former Linear Algebra 1600 A/B ) A, B, and C as listed on page 49 of the
Eco 1021A/B and Eco 1022A/B (or the former Eco 1020) W2010 Academic Calendar
0.5 other principal course Essay Requirement:
2.0 options  2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least two of Categories A, B, level course) You can include any
and C as listed on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar Actuarial Science or Statistics essay
Admission to the Major Module: course taken towards this requirement.
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including: Senior Courses:
 Minimum grade of 60% in each of:  13.0 senior courses (numbered 2000-
o Cal 1000A/B or Cal 1100A/B 4999)
o Cal 1501A/B or Cal 1301B with a mark of at least 85% Average Requirements:
o Eco 1021A/B and Eco 1022 A/B(or Economics 1020)  Minimum overall average of 60% on the
o Mathematics 1600A/B (or Linear Algebra 1600A/B) 20.0 courses
o 1.0 other principal course  Minimum cumulative modular average of
60% in the major module
Recommended (but not required ) first year courses; AS1021A/B, Business  Passing grade in each option
1220, Philosophy 1200
 Minimum cumulative modular average of
60% in any additional Major or Minor
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be completed
module completed
prior to the second term of 2nd year.
Residency Requirement:
NOTE 2: if not taken in first year, Eco 1021A/B 1022A/B must be completed in  Majority of courses in module must be
one of your upper years in the program.. completed through UWO
NOTE 3: AM 1413 may be substituted for the Calculus requirement.
AM1411A/B may be substituted for Mathematics 1600A/B *Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a
total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses
MODULE(6.0 courses) Department Recommendation for order
2.0 courses: Actuarial Science 2553A/B,2555A/B, 2427A/B, 3429A/B in which modular courses should be
2.0 courses: Statistical Sciences 2857A/B,2858A/B,2864A/B,3657A/B taken:
1.0 courses: Calculus 2402A/B, AM2503A/B Second Year
1.0 course in Actuarial Science at the 3000 level or higher Cal2402A AM2503B
AS2553A AS2427B
A student who has already taken Calc2502A/B may combine it with Math SS2857A SS2858B
2123A/B as a substitute for Calc2402A/B AS2555A SS2864B

OPTIONS (9.0) Courses) Third Year

Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken here. You must successfully AS3429A
complete this additional module with a minimum mark of 60%. SS3657A

Progression Requirements Fourth Year

1.0 AS course at 3000 level or higher
 Satisfy the progression requirements for the University (Level 1 and Level II
as described in the Academic Calendar)
Notes:
 This module can only be used in a 4 year degree
 Most modular course pre-requisites stipulate a minimum grade of 60%

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 BSc(4 or 3 year): Including a Major in Financial Modeling (20.0courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar

Year 1 (5.0 Courses) Graduation Requirements

Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100 A/B Breadth Requirement:
Calculus 1501 A/B or Cal 1301 B with a mark of at least 85%  At least 1.0 course from each of Category
Mathematics 1600A/B (or former Linear Algebra 1600 A/B) A, B, and C as listed on page 49 of the
1.5 other principal course W2010 Academic Calendar
2.0 options Essay Requirement:
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least two of Categories A, B,  2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior
and C as listed on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar level course) You can include any
Admission to the Major Module: Actuarial Science or Statistics essay
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including: course taken towards this requirement.
 Minimum grade of 60% in each of: Senior Courses:
o Cal 1000A/B or Cal 1100A/B  13.0 senior courses (numbered 2000-
o Cal 1501A/B or Cal 1301B with a mark of at least 85% 4999)
o Mathematics 1600A/B (or Linear Algebra 1600A/B) Average Requirements:
o 1.5 other principal course  Minimum overall average of 60% on the
20.0 courses
Recommended (but not required ) first year courses; Economics 1021A/B and  Minimum cumulative modular average of
Eco 1022A/B, Philosophy 1200,Computer Science 1026A/B 60% in the major module
 Passing grade in each option
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be completed
 Minimum cumulative modular average of
prior to the second term of 2nd year.
60% in any additional Major or Minor
module completed
NOTE 2: AM 1413 may be substituted for the Calculus requirement.
AM1411A/B may be substituted for Mathematics 1600A/B Residency Requirement:
 Majority of courses in module must be
completed through UWO

*Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a

total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses
MODULE(6.0 courses) Department Recommendation for order
1.5 courses: Actuarial Science 2553A/B 2555A/B, 2557A/B in which modular courses should be
1.5 courses: Statistical Sciences 2857A/B,2858A/B,3657A/B taken:
2.5 courses: Calculus 2402A/B, Applied Math 2503A/B,2813B,3815A/B, Second Year
3817A/B Cal 2402A AM 2503B
0.5 course from: Applied Math 3613B, Statistical Science 3520A/B AS 2553A AS2557B
SS2857A SS2858B
A student who has already taken Calc2502A/B may combine it with Math AS2555A AM2813B
2123A/B as a substitute for Calc2402A/B

OPTIONS (9.0) Courses for 4 year degree Third Year

Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken here. You must successfully SS3657A
complete this additional module with a minimum mark of 60%. AM3815A AM3817B

Note: for a 3 year degree you require only 4.0 optional courses One of AM3613A/B or Stats 3520A/B
Progression Requirements Fourth Year

 Satisfy the progression requirements for the University (Level 1 and Level II
as described in the Academic Calendar) Any modular courses not yet completed
Notes:

 Most modular course pre-requisites stipulate a minimum grade of 60%

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 BSc(4 or 3 year): Including a Major in Statistics (20.0courses)
This form is a guide only. For complete info, see W2010 online Academic Calendar

Year 1 (5.0 Courses) Graduation Requirements

Calculus 1000A/B or Cal 1100 A/B Breadth Requirement:
Calculus 1501 A/B or Cal 1301 B with a mark of at least 85%  At least 1.0 course from each of Category
Mathematics 1600A/B (or former Linear Algebra 1600 A/B) A, B, and C as listed on page 49 of the
Statistical Sciences 1023A/B W2010 Academic Calendar
1.0 other principal course Essay Requirement:
2.0 options  2.0 essay courses (1.0 must be senior
NOTE: at least 1.0 course must be chosen from at least two of Categories A, B, level course) You can include any
and C as listed on page 49 of the W2010 Academic Calendar Actuarial Science or Statistics essay
Admission to the Major Module: course taken towards this requirement.
Complete first year (5.0 courses) with no failures including: Senior Courses:
 Minimum grade of 60% in each of:  13.0 senior courses (numbered 2000-
o Cal 1000A/B or Cal 1100A/B 4999)
o Cal 1501A/B or Cal 1301B with a mark of at least 85% Average Requirements:
o Mathematics 1600A/B (or Linear Algebra 1600A/B)  Minimum overall average of 60% on the
o Statistical Sciences 1023A/B 20.0 courses
o 1.0 other principal course  Minimum cumulative modular average of
60% in the major module
 Passing grade in each option
NOTE 1: if not taken in first year, Mathematics 1600A/B must be completed
 Minimum cumulative modular average of
prior to the second term of 2nd year.
60% in any additional Major or Minor
module completed
NOTE 2: AM 1413 may be substituted for the Calculus requirement. Residency Requirement:
AM1411A/B may be substituted for Mathematics 1600A/B  Majority of courses in module must be
completed through UWO

*Note: To graduate with a BSc, you must have a

total of at least 11.0 SCIENCE courses
MODULE(6.0 courses) Department Recommendation for order
4.0 courses: Statistical Sciences 2857A/B,2858A/B,2864A/B,3657A/B,3843A/B, in which modular courses should be
3850F/G,3858A/B,3859A/b taken:
1.0 courses: Calculus 2402A/B, AM2503A/B Second Year
1.0 course from: Actuarial Sciences 3424A/B, 4823A/B, Statistical Sciences Cal 2402A AM 2503B
3520A/B,4521F/G,4853A/B,Applied Math 3613B,3815A/B,3613A/B SS2857A SS2858B
SS2864B

A student who has already taken Calc2502A/B may combine it with Math
2123A/B as a substitute for Calc2402A/B
OPTIONS (9.0) Courses for a 4 year degree Third Year
Any additional Major or Minor module may be taken here. You must successfully SS3657A SS3858B
complete this additional module with a minimum mark of 60%. SS3843A
SS3859A SS3850G

Note: for a 3 year degree you require only 4.0 optional courses 1.0 courses from the 1.0 modular course
selection list
Progression Requirements Fourth Year

 Satisfy the progression requirements for the University (Level 1 and Level II
as described in the Academic Calendar) Any modular courses not yet completed
Notes:
 Most modular course pre-requisites stipulate a minimum grade of 60%