2009 Course Handbook
DEM127: Demographic Fundamentals
This unit introduces students to the analysis of populations, and is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds. The patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia and other countries are described and their implications for population size and composition outlined. The main sources of demographic data and some of the main techniques for analysing population change are introduced. The uses of demographic information in the public sector and the private sector are discussed.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Nick Parr, Dr Fei Guo |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Business |
Timetable Information
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