303725 (v.2) Population Studies 700

Area:

Centre for International Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

8.0

Individual Study:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to a multidisciplinary perspective on population processes and contemporary population issues from individual, community and societal perspectives. Populations in terms of composition, variability, density and environmental processes and circumstances that affect these characteristics such as migration and development. Among such determinants of a given population include fertility, birth and death rates, age and gender distribution and population policy.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this Unit students will have- Critically examined current state of the changing population of the world. Compared and contrasted the challenges associated with health and society for increasing populations. Examined the complexity associated with determinants of a given population. Conducted an advanced investigation into the effects of population dynamics on health service delivery. Critically appraised principles of population parameters and their assessment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Ahlburg, D. A., Kelley, A. C. and Oppenheim, M. K. (eds) (1996). The Impact of Population Growth on Well-being in Developing Countries, Berlin, Springer.

Unit Texts:

Essential readings contained in the unit reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.).

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case study 40%, two assignments 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y