Introduction to Demography

1. Explain the concept of demography and its historical development.
2. Analyze population trends and their implications for public health.
3. Apply demographic measures to assess population health and development.
4. Describe data collection methods and participate in demographic data collection.
5. Interpret demographic phenomena and their implications for public health policies.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Principles of Demography

   • Unit 1: Definitions and History of Demography · 1.5 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Principles of Demography

   • Unit 3: Introduction to Principles of Demography · 2 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Methods in Demography

   • Unit 1: Overview of Methods in Demography · 1.5 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 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..

4. Week 4Module 2: Methods in Demography

   • Unit 3: Population Dynamics and Health Implications · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 2: Methods in Demography

   • Unit 4: Population Structure and Population Movement · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 3: Census

   • Unit 1: Census: Types and Methods · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 3: Census

   • Unit 2: Census Principles and Practice · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 3: Census

   • Unit 3: Application of Census Data · 2 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..

9. Week 9Module 3: Census

   • Unit 4: Population Data and the Planning of Social Services · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

    • Unit 1: Concept of Demographic Transition · 2 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..

11. Week 11Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

    • Unit 2: Demographic Transitions and Disease Patterns · 2 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..

12. Week 12Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

    • Unit 3: Demographic Transitions and Health Services · 2 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..

13. Week 13Module 4: Demographic Transition and Health Management

    • Unit 4: Indices of Population, Health and Development · 2 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..