EV3300 - Contemporary Population Issues
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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This subject builds on the knowledge of population concepts and theories taught in EV2304. The contemporary population dimension to environmental changes is examined from a world perspective. The subject also focuses on contemporary thought and changes in the Australian society including youth identity, globalisation, contemporary family and household change, fertility and mortality transition, demographic perspectives of ageing and Indigenous societies.
Learning Outcomes
- to appreciate and apply the process of scientific inquiry, investigation and reporting;
- to develop competency in research encompassing practical, oral and written skills;
- to provide an overview of current demographic issues;
- to provide conceptual framework to examine population related issues.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.
| Prerequisites: | GE2304 or EV2304 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | GE5300 and TG3500 and TG5500 and GE3300 and EV5300 |
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Sue Bandaranaike. |
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| Assessment: | (40%); (60%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.