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Prerequisite: MATH 325 or concurrent enrollment, or approval of instructor.  \nCourse Objectives: The goal of this course is to prepare students for the Society of Actuaries Exam 2/FM. Upon completion of this course, students will have gained a deeper understanding and practice inappications of 􀀌nancial mathematics, including the time value of money, annuities and non-contingent cash 􀀍ows, loans, bonds, general cash 􀀍ows and portfolios, and immunization. Students will also gain a deeper understanding and an ability to apply concepts of 􀀌nancial economics, speci􀀌cally in the areas of general derivatives, options, forwards and futures, swaps, and hedging and investment strategies. Note: A tentative schedule for this course, including the topics to be reviewed, can be found at the end of this handout and on my web page.  \nRequirements: All students are required to have one of the following two 􀀌nancial calculators: BA II Plus or BA II Plus Professional Edition. Since the Society of Actuaries allows two calculators to be taken into the exam room, it is also recommended that each student have a TI-30XS Multiview calculator. Other calculators are allowed by the SOA, but these have the most functionality and are easiest to use. Only calculators that are approved by the Society of Actuaries for use on Exam FM will be allowed to be used on quizzes, assignments, and exams in this class.  \nAll students will be required to purchase access to WebAssign to complete online homework for this class.  \nAlthough it is not required, all students registered for Math 420-500 are encouraged to sit for the Society of Actuaries Exam FM in December 2014 . The registration deadline for this exam is October 29, 2014, and the registration fee is $225 . If you are a MATH or APMS major and you pass Exam FM (or any other actuarial exam), the Department of Mathematics will reimburse you for this fee. More details will be provided on the 􀀌rst day of class.  \nTextbook & Study Manual: Since Math 325 is a co-requisite (or prerequisite), you should already have the following text:  \nThe Theory of Interest, 3rd edition, by Stephen G. Kellison. Published by McGraw-Hill. ISBN- 13: 978-0-07-338244-9, ISBN-10: 0-07-338244-2 .  \nReading assignments from this text will be given weekly. Also, if you plan to take Exam FM, I highly recommend that you purchase a study manual to help you prepare for the exam. The following study manuals have been helpful to many students who have taken Exam FM:  \nACTEX FM Study Manual, 2014 Edition, by Hassett, Ratli􀀋, Coombs, and Steeby. This study manual can be purchased at www.actuarialbookstore.com for $120.  \nASM Study Manual for Exam FM/Exam 2, 11th edition, by Cherry and Gorvett. This study manual can be purchased at www.actuarialbookstore.com for $160.  \nEmail Policy: Check your TAMU email account and WebAssign’s announcement center regularly. You are responsible for any information I send via email or announcement. If you send an email to me, be sure to include your full name and Math 420 in the message.  \nCell Phone/Laptop Computer Policy: As a courtesy to me and your classmates, all cell phones and laptop computers (and other electronic devices) must be OFF and put away during lecture. 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