Introduction:

With the majority of developing countries facing population explosion, the study of population and its problems has become very important. The word ‘Demography’ is a combination of two Greek words, ‘Demos’ meaning people and ‘Graphy’ meaning science. Thus demography is the science of people.Even though, the term “Population Studies” is more popular, the word ‘Demography’ is under wider use these days. It is considered an important subject capable of throwing light on the nature of population, not only the size, composition and distribution of population and changes in them in the long run but also imply human migration and change in the status of population through education, employment, social status, etc.

Course Objectives:

The main aim of this subject is to reported significant advances in methods of population analysis, conceptual and mathematical theories of demographic dynamics and behavior, and the use of these theories and methods to extend scientific knowledge and to inform policy and practice. Create awareness about population matters, environment, and supply and demand of essential commodities. It also deals with the fertility rates, mortality rates, migration rates and life tables. It provides necessary skill to evaluate the impact and consequence of population growth on society. It gives the knowledge of population policy and population measures and to impart basic and applied knowledge about Population Studies and its applications in different fields.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Explain demographic changes in the world and their major determinants.
2. Apply demographic concepts and population theories to explain past and present population characteristics.
3. Evaluate the use of demographic concepts and population theories to understand contemporary socio-economic issues and current affairs.
4. Assess the relationship between demographic change and policy.

Readings: 

1. Lundquist, J. H., Anderton, D. L., & Yaukey, D. (2014) "Demography: The Study of Human Population". Waveland Press.
2. Haupt, A., Kane, T. T., & Haub, C. (2011) "PRB's Population Handbook". Washington, DC: Population Reference Bureau.
3. Siegel Jacob, S., & Swanson David, A. (2004) "The Methods and Materials of Demography". Elsevier Academic Press, California, USA.
4. Jay Weinstein, Vijayan, K. Pillai, (2001) “Demography: The Science of Population”. Allyn & Bacon.
5. Govt. of Pakistan (1998), National, Provincial and District census reports and other supplementary reports with respect to 1998 census; PCO, Islamabad.
6. Rukanuddin A.R. and Farooqi, M.N.I.., (1988), “The State of Population in Pakistan – 1987”, NIPS, Islamabad.
7. Pakistan Demographic Survey, Govt. of Pakistan, Federal Bureau of Statistics.
8. Publications of population census organizations.

Course Plan:

Assessment criteria:

Mid Exam:            30

Final exam:          50

Sessional (Assignment, Presentation, Participation, Attendance, Quizes):       20
Time Table:     

BS 8th(R):           Monday(10:00-11:00)     Wednesday(10:00-11:00)      Thrusday(08:00-09:00)        Friday(09:00-10:00)