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EHS319Health Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Introduction to Demography

This course introduces the scientific study of human populations, exploring key concepts like age structure, fertility, mortality, migration, and demographic transition. It examines data collection methods and demographic measures, emphasizing their application in public health and policy formulation. Students will learn to interpret demographic phenomena, analyze population trends, and understand the implications for sustainable development, equipping them with essential skills for environmental health practice and related fields.

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25h

Study Time

13

Weeks

2h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

DemographyPopulation StudiesFertilityMortalityMigration

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Demographic Transition

2

Population Growth

3

Mortality and Morbidity

4

Data Collection Methods

5

Census Principles

6

Health Management

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Environmental Health Officer

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Public Health Analyst

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Policy Maker

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Demographer

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Health Planner

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Public HealthGovernmentEnvironmental ManagementHealthcareSocial Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Principles of Demography

3h

Unit 1: Definitions and History of Demography

1.5 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Definitions and History of Demography. Understand the various definitions of demography and its evolution.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercises to reinforce understanding of key concepts and historical periods.
•Identify the key figures and events that shaped the field of demography.

Unit 2: Concept of Demography

1.5 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Concept of Demography. Focus on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of demography.
•Differentiate between formal and social demography.
•Identify the objectives of demography and the professionals involved.

Week

2

Module 1: Principles of Demography

2h

Unit 3: Introduction to Principles of Demography

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Introduction to Principles of Demography. Understand the demographic principles related to population size, composition, and distribution.
•Analyze population pyramids and their implications.
•Explore the uses of demography in politics, government, and business.

Week

3

Module 2: Methods in Demography

3h

Unit 1: Overview of Methods in Demography

1.5 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Overview of Methods in Demography. Focus on the Malthusian theory and demographic transition theory.
•Understand the economic theories of population.
•Differentiate between direct and indirect data collection methods.

Unit 2: Concept of Population and Sources of Population Data

1.5 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Concept of Population and Sources of Population Data. Understand the concepts of population explosion, natural increase, and population density.
•Explore the world population trends and the Nigerian population.
•Identify the sources of population data.

Week

4

Module 2: Methods in Demography

2h

Unit 3: Population Dynamics and Health Implications

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Population Dynamics and Health Implications. Understand exponential and linear population growth.
•Explore the limiting factors to population growth.
•Relate public health to population growth.

Week

5

Module 2: Methods in Demography

2h

Unit 4: Population Structure and Population Movement

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Population Structure and Population Movement. Understand population structure using population pyramids.
•Explain the meaning of dependency ratio.
•Discuss migration and its types.

Week

6

Module 3: Census

2h

Unit 1: Census: Types and Methods

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Census: Types and Methods. Understand the definition of census and its types.
•Explore various census methods and data capturing techniques.
•Differentiate between population, housing, agriculture and establishment census.

Week

7

Module 3: Census

2h

Unit 2: Census Principles and Practice

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Census Principles and Practice. Understand the essential features and principles of census.
•Explore the procedure for population census.
•Understand the legal basis for a census and the importance of a census calendar.

Week

8

Module 3: Census

2h

Unit 3: Application of Census Data

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Application of Census Data. Understand the significance of census data.
•Identify census data relevant for planning.
•Explore the applications and uses of census data in various sectors.

Week

9

Module 3: Census

2h

Unit 4: Population Data and the Planning of Social Services

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Population Data and the Planning of Social Services. Understand the sources of information on population processes.
•Explore the relationship between population and resources.
•Participate in the planning of social services.

Week

10

Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Demographic Transition

2 study hours

•Study Unit 1: Concept of Demographic Transition. Understand the meaning of demographic transition.
•Describe the phases of demographic transition.
•Relate economic development to patterns of population growth.

Week

11

Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

2h

Unit 2: Demographic Transitions and Disease Patterns

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Demographic Transitions and Disease Patterns. Understand the definition of disease.
•Describe the relationship between population growth and disease occurrence.
•Identify diseases that exist as a result of population growth.

Week

12

Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

2h

Unit 3: Demographic Transitions and Health Services

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Demographic Transitions and Health Services. Understand demographic transition.
•Explain the relationship between population and health.
•Identify the population variables and data required for health planning.

Week

13

Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

2h

Unit 4: Indices of Population, Health and Development

2 study hours

•Study Unit 4: Indices of Population, Health and Development. Understand the meaning of indices.
•Identify indices of population, health, and development.
•Utilize the knowledge of these indices to understand and utilize technical reports.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key demographic terms (fertility, mortality, migration) from Unit 1.

2

Practice calculating demographic measures (birth rate, death rate) from Module 2 using sample data.

3

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 census concepts to planning social services.

4

Focus on understanding the stages of demographic transition from Module 4.

5

Study examples of how population data is used in different sectors (health, education, business) from Unit 3.

6

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises for key concepts and application questions.

7

Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final examination.

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