SOC 260 - Human Population Growth

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course explores the interaction among population growth, economic development, and environmental resources from anthropological, sociological, and demographic perspectives. The course examines different theories of population growth the ecological and social factors which influence population growth the relation between population growth and economic development the environmental implications of population growth and the impact that colonialism, industrialization, and globalization have had on contemporary local, national, and international populations. Taught every other year. Prerequisite: ATH 112 Cultural Anthropology or SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Meets general academic requirement B.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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