GEO1103 Population Geography

Sources of population data. Fertility models and theories. Fertility measures and differential; mortality measures, differentials and trends. Causes, types and effects of migration. Theories of migration. Population theories. Population and Economic Development. Population policies with Special reference to Uganda. 

Objectives

• Identify the major demographic patterns.
• Discuss the global demographic challenges
• Describe the role of population in economic development. 

Expected learning outcomes

• To train learners that can interpret population as a resource although there are some challenges populations based.