DSOC 2010 - Population Dynamics

(crosslisted)
(also SOC 2202) (SBA)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

A. Basu.

Introduction to population studies. The primary focus is on the relationships between demographic processes (fertility, mortality, and immigration) and social and economic issues. Discussion covers special topics related to population growth and spatial distribution, including marriage and family formation, population aging, changing roles and statuses of women, labor force participation, immigrations, urban growth and urbanization, resource allocation, and the environment.