SOCI 128 - Introduction to Demographic Methods

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Hannum . This course provides an introduction to basic demographic concepts, data, indictors, and techniqies. The course emphasizes hands-on applications of these techniques in the analysis of population dynamics in the U>s> and elsewhere. Students will learn about the main sources of demographis data, including censuses, surveys, and vital statistics, and methods to estimate demographic processes ( e.g., country, city). Students will leave the course eith a solid grounding inulation composition, and how to apply these measures to study demographic structure and change in human populations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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