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The syllabus outlines prerequisites (STAT 2655) and suggested preparation (STAT 3660), and states the primary reference will be the in-class lecture notes. It specifies evaluation through two midterms and a final exam, with practice problems posted and exam questions similar to practice. 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Exam 1 is October 19th (2:35 PM-3:55 PM) and Exam 2 is November 23rd (2:35 PM-3:55 PM); the final is TBA and held in the last class.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},399195,1790687637,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":81,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":39,"preview_page_count":4},137451211410,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/2000bb0a9246f588df?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1786362646172706240","Actuarial Mathematics II STAT 4660  \n\n| Lectures: | 2:35 PM-3:55 PM Wed, Fri Southam Hall 404 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Instructor: | Dr. Yunran Wei, yunran.wei@carleton.ca |\n| O􀀎ce hours: | TBA |\n\nPrerequisite: STAT 2655  \nSuggested prerequisites/corequisites: STAT 3660  \n1 Course Website  \nBrightspace: brightspace .carleton .ca. I will upload notes for each class to Brightspace. You are expected to regularly read your Carleton email and visit the course website on Brightspace for announcements and updated materials.  \n2 Objectives  \nWe study topics on actuarial methods: credibility theory, empirical models, bayesian analysis, inference for loss models, and model selection. The detailed schedule is listed in the course outline. We partially cover the learning outcomes regarding exam STAM of the Society of Actuaries.  \n3 Optional Textbook  \nThe primary reference will be the in-class lecture notes.  \n􀀏 Loss Models, 􀀌fth edition, by Klugman, S.A., Panjer, H.H., and Willmot, G.E. (An electronic copy is available online: [https://ocul-crl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/](https://ocul-crl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/)[ ](https://ocul-crl.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/)[01OCUL_CRL/1gorbd6/alma991022767182005153](01OCUL_CRL/1gorbd6/alma991022767182005153))  \n4 Course Evaluation Breakdown  \n􀀏 Two midterms 50%(60% highest + 40% lowest);  \n􀀏 Final exam 50% .  \nPractice problems and their solutions will be posted. Exam questions will be very similar to the practice problems.  \n5 Exams  \nExam 1: October 19th, 2:35 PM-3:55 PM  \nExam 2: November 23rd, 2:35 PM-3:55 PM  \nFinal exam will be held in the last class.  \nFinal: TBA  \nAll exams will be delivered in-class.  \n6 Tentative Schedule  \nThis schedule is subject to change.  \nLectures Topics Textbook coverage  \nWeek 1-2  \nWeek 3-6  \nWeek 7-9  \nWeek 8  \nWeek 10-12  \nWeek 13-14  \nStatistical concepts  \nCredibility theory  \nEmpirical Bayes parameter estimation Fall break  \nParameter estimation for loss models Model selection  \nChapters 5, 10  \nChapter 16, 17  \nChapters 13, 18  \nChapter 11, 12  \nChapter 15  \n7 Statement of Accessibility for Course Outline  \n\\The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) provides services to students with Learning Disabilities (LD), psychiatric/mental health disabilities, Attention De􀀌cit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), chronic medical conditions, and impairments in mobility, hearing, and vision. If you have a disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact PMC at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation. If you are already registered with the PMC, contact your PMC coordinator to send me your Letter of Accommodation at the beginning of the term, and no later than two weeks before the 􀀌rst in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable) . Requests made within two weeks will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with me to ensure accommodation arrangements are made. Please consult the PMC website ([www.carleton.ca/pmc](www.carleton.ca/pmc)) for the deadline to request accommodations for the formallyscheduled exam (if applicable) . \"  \nPlease contact me privately as soon as possible so we can discuss your accommodations.  \n8 Academic Integrity  \nPlease see: [https://carleton.ca/registrar/academic-integrity/](https://carleton.ca/registrar/academic-integrity/ for)[ for](https://carleton.ca/registrar/academic-integrity/ for) policies on academic integrity.  \n9 Copyright Statement  \nPlease be advised that the instructor reserves the right to change aspects of this syllabus.  \nYou are NOT allowed to distribute any part of the course materials. Students should be aware that this course contains the intellectual property of their instructor, TA, and/or the Carleton University. Sharing this intellectual property without the intellectual property owners permission is a violation of intellectual property rights and ","cbCainvO3hjvCOqt","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainvO3hjvCOqt","pdf",98591,"English","# Course Information\n## Lectures and Instructor\n## Objectives and Learning Outcomes\n## Optional Textbook\n# Evaluation and Exams\n## Course Evaluation Breakdown\n## Exam Dates and Delivery\n# Tentative Schedule\n## Weekly Topics\n# Accessibility, Integrity, and Copyright\n## Accessibility Statement\n## Academic Integrity\n## Copyright Statement","[{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in Actuarial Mathematics II (STAT 4660)?\",\"answer\":\"The course studies credibility theory, empirical models, Bayesian analysis, inference for loss models, and model selection, with a detailed schedule provided in the course outline.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the prerequisites and suggested preparation?\",\"answer\":\"The prerequisite is STAT 2655, and the suggested prerequisites/corequisites include STAT 3660.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the course graded and when are the exams?\",\"answer\":\"Two midterms account for 50% (60% highest + 40% lowest), and the final exam accounts for the remaining 50%. 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