STIA-490 Survey of Population Problems

Faculty:

Weinstein, Maxine

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the field of population studies. It introduces students to basic methods of demographic analysis and explores social science perspectives on population problems. Topics covered include: a survey of past and current trends in the growth of the population of the world and of selected regions; analysis of the components of population change and their determinants; and the social and economic consequences of population change.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2005-2006 Fall and Spring
• 2009-2010 Fall and Spring
• 2010-2011 Fall and Spring
• 2012-2013 Fall and Spring
• 2013-2014 Fall and Spring

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