The MPOPS curriculum consists of 32 units of course work and a comprehensive examination. Students are also required to prepare a pre-print research paper as a prerequisite to graduation.
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Description |
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DEMO 210 |
Theory and Methods of Demography |
Theoretical and empirical analyses of trends, levels and determinants of fertility, mortality, migration and other demographic processes, emphasizing the utilization and interpretation of demographic measures.
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DEMO 211 |
Techniques of Demographic Analysis I |
Demographic data sources, evaluation, and use. Analysis of population composition. Methods of measuring levels, trends and differentials of mortality, nuptiality, fertility, migration and distribution. Procedures for deriving population change & distribution.
- 3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory
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DEMO 225 |
Statistical Analysis of Population and Related Survey Data Using Statistical Software Packages |
Univariate and bivariate statistical analyses of survey data for the study of population and related processes using statistical software packages.
- 2 units lecture, 2 units laboratory
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DEMO 240 |
Population Policies and Programs |
Review of policies and programs directly or indirectly affecting population. Linkage of empirical findings with activities aimed at formulating specific policies, plans and programs.
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DEMO 297.1 |
Seminar in Population and Development I |
Theoretical and methodological developments in the analysis of interrelationships of population, resources and environment.
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DEMO 297.2 |
Seminar in Population and Development II |
Theoretical and methodological developments in the understanding of interrelationships of population, reproductive health, sexuality, epidemiologic transition, aging and other population related issues and concerns.
- Prerequisite: Demo 210
- 3 units lecture
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DEMO 298 |
Applied Population Research |
Applied research in population issues.
- Prerequisite: Demo 210, 211, 225, Soc Sci 201 / Consent of Instructor
- 3 units lecture
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Description |
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DEMO 220 |
Demography of Asia and the Pacific |
Trends of population growth and prospects of future growth in the Asian and the Pacific region. Population dynamics and interrelationships with development.
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DEMO 221 |
Population Growth and Economic Development |
Analysis of factors involved in the economic development of nations with particular reference to population change.
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DEMO 223 |
Demographic Aspects of the Work Force |
Analysis of the work force: the different approaches used in studying it. Trends and patterns of work force composition in developing and developed economies. Relation of the work force to other socio-economic variables like education, urbanization and fertility.
- Prerequisite: Soc Sci 201 or equivalent Elementary Statistics course
- 3 units lecture
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DEMO 226 |
Advanced Statistical Analysis for Population and Related Processes Using Statistical Software Packages |
Multivariate statistical techniques for analyses of population and related processes using statistical software packages.
- Prerequisite: Soc Sci 201 or equivalent
- 3 units lecture
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DEMO 241 |
Emerging Issues in Population |
Analysis of socio-economic demographic interrelationships brought about by recent demographic changes in the trends and patterns of fertility, mortality, migration and nuptiality.
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Description |
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DEMO 295.1 |
Special Topics in Demography: Analysis of Nuptiality and Family Formation |
- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
- 2 units lecture
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DEMO 295.2 |
Special Topics in Demography: Analysis of Population Spatial Distribution |
- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
- 2 units lecture
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DEMO 295.3 |
Special Topics in Demography: Family Planning Program Evaluation |
- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
- 2 units lecture
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DEMO 295.4 |
Special Topics in Demography: Analysis of Mortality |
- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
- 2 units lecture
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DEMO 295.5 |
Special Topics in Demography: Techniques of Population Projection |
- Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
- 2 units lecture
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