
Introduction to Actuarial and Financial Mathematical Methods
Stephen Garrett(Author)
Academic Press
Published on 9. April 2015
Book
Hardback
624 pages
978-0-12-800156-1 (ISBN)
Description
This self-contained module for independent study covers the subjects most often needed by non-mathematics graduates, such as fundamental calculus, linear algebra, probability, and basic numerical methods. The easily-understandable text of Introduction to Actuarial and Mathematical Methods features examples, motivations, and lots of practice from a large number of end-of-chapter questions. For readers with diverse backgrounds entering programs of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the Society of Actuaries, and the CFA Institute, Introduction to Actuarial and Mathematical Methods can provide a consistency of mathematical knowledge from the outset.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is an ideal introduction to the mathematical background required for students who wish to embark on an actuarial or financial career. It will be especially useful to students who have not taken a mathematical degree. The extensive examples throughout the book show how the mathematics can be used in practice and enable students to gain a thorough understanding of the material." --John Millett, University of KentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Actuarial and finance students worldwide who need to learn or revisit fundamental applied mathematical tools and techniques
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-800156-1 (9780128001561)
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Person
Prof. Stephen Garrett is Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Leicester in the UK. He is currently Head of Actuarial Science in the Department of Mathematics, and also Head of the Thermofluids Research Group in the Department of Engineering. These two distinct responsibilities reflect his background and achievements in both actuarial science education and fluid mechanics research. Stephen is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the highest grade attainable in the world's foremost aerospace institution.
Content
I: Fundamental Mathematics 1. Mathematical Language
2. Exploring Functions
3. Differential Calculus
4. Differential Calculus II
5. Sequences and Series
6. Integral Calculus I
7. Integral Calculus II
II: Further Calculus
8. Complex Numbers
9. Introductory Linear Algebra
10. Probability Theory
11. Implicit Functions and ODEs
12. Multivariate Calculus
13. Introductory Numerical Methods
III: Worked Solutions to QuestionsIV: Appendices
A. Mathematical Identities
B. Proof of the Chain Rule
C. Long Division in Algebra
2. Exploring Functions
3. Differential Calculus
4. Differential Calculus II
5. Sequences and Series
6. Integral Calculus I
7. Integral Calculus II
II: Further Calculus
8. Complex Numbers
9. Introductory Linear Algebra
10. Probability Theory
11. Implicit Functions and ODEs
12. Multivariate Calculus
13. Introductory Numerical Methods
III: Worked Solutions to QuestionsIV: Appendices
A. Mathematical Identities
B. Proof of the Chain Rule
C. Long Division in Algebra