Introduction and Learning Outcomes

Population dynamics is the study of human populations – their size, composition and distribution across space – and the process through which populations change. Births, deaths and migration are the 'big three' of demography, jointly producing population stability or change. Demographers seek to understand population dynamics by investigating three main demographic processes: birth, migration, and aging (including death). All three of these processes contribute to changes in populations, including how people inhabit the earth, form nations and societies, and develop culture. The course is designed to help the students to understand that social work has a significant responsibility to contribute to population planning activities.  It is further to help the students to recognize that the problem of population planning require entire professional activity or approach. The emphasis in this course is on the population planning policies, implementation of and programs, especially in Pakistan.  The course also includes information about education and motivation in family planning, techniques and skills of motivation and other important areas.

Description of System of Evaluation

MidTerm: 30 Marks

Sessional: 20 Marks

Final Exam: 50 Marks 

Time Table

Thursday-Friday

3.30 pm -5.00 pm

Academic Calendar

Commencement of Classes: October 12, 2020

Mid Term Examination: December 14 to 18, 2020

Final  Term Examination: February 08 to 12, 2021

Books

1. Thomas, R. K. (2018). Concepts, methods and practical applications in applied demography an introductory textbook. Gewerbestrasse: Springer.
2. Harper, S. (2018). Demography: a very short introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3. Lundquist, J. H., Anderton, D. L. & Yaukey, D. (2015). Demography: the study of human population. Long grove: Waveland Press, Inc.
4. Poston, D. & Bouvier, L. F. (2010). Population and society an introduction to demography. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.