EV5300 - 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 think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments.
| Prerequisites: | GE2304 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | GE3300 and TG3500 and TG5500 and EV3300 |
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Sue Bandaranaike. |
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| Assessment: | (30%); (15%); (10%); (15%); (30%). |
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.