James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

GE5302:04

Fundamentals of Population Analysis

Townsville

Prerequisites: TG2500 (GE2300) or equivalent population studies. Concise or basic knowledge of population concepts
Inadmissable Subject Combination: TG5502

24 lectures, 36 hours practicals. Second semester.

Staff: Dr S Bandaranaike.

Introduces a working knowledge of basic techniques in the analysis of population change and distribution; and of population and development inter-relations in order to develop practical skills in data analysis.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to familiarise students with practical skills in analysing population data and examine its relevance to planning and development.

Assessment by practicals (50%); project (50%).