Population change, whether at the global, national, local, industry or workplace level, has wide-ranging implications for contemporary society and for businesses. This unit introduces students to the analysis of populations and provides a platform of knowledge and skills for further studies in the field of demography. It is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds. The main objective is to introduce students to the analysis of changes in population size and composition. The patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia and other countries are described, and their implications for population size and composition outlined. The main sources of demographic data and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Salut Muhidin