Fertility and Population Growth

Catalog description

Pre -requisite: DEMO 6500. Co -requisite: DEMO 6546. This is a graduate course in which changes in fertility levels and patterns are discussed. Techniques of demographic analysis are emphasized as well as factors associated with differences among some population groups. Theories and techniques of analysis of population growth are also presented as well as factors associated with fertility differences among some population groups. Fertility and population trends are analyzed and the most important theories developed to explain these changes are discussed. The most important techniques of fertility and population growth analysis are emphasized. Exercises to apply these changes are an important component of the course as well as discussions of some relevant readings.