The field of population studies is concerned with how populations change, and how population change impacts society. This course introduces the field of population studies and theories on population change, and considers past, current and future population issues. The topics include the relationship between population size and resources; population transition theories; mortality and fertility decline; population ageing; and population distribution and migration. Students will investigate the effects of population size, growth, and distribution on sustainable development, and consider the role of policy.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- demonstrate an understanding of demographic changes in the world and their major determinants;
- use major demographic concepts and population theories to explain and evaluate past and present population changes; and
- interpret demographic materials, such as research literature and demographic data, to assess a current demographic situation.
Indicative Assessment
Topic notes for student-led discussion (co-convened groups), 500 words (20%) Learning Outcomes 1, 2Assignment: analytical, 2500 words (40%) Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3
Final exam, 3 hours (40%) Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of discussion-based groups (tutorials), and 12 hours of directed online learning activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, problem solving, reading, and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Weeks, J. R. (2016). Population: An Introduction to Concepts and issues (12th edition). Boston: Cengage Learning.Preliminary Reading
3-4 readings will be selected for each lecture topic
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3570 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5460 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2275 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
