This module aims at familiarizing students to population theories as well as to the complexities of interdisciplinary nature of population analysis. The module introduces students to the basic techniques of formal (statistical) demographic analysis. All demographic sub-fields will be covered at a basic level: marriage, fertility, mortality, population growth, migration, as well techniques and purpose of standardization.

5. Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this module, students should be able to: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrate an understanding of selected applied issues related to population dynamics.
• Describe demographic issues embedded in the main theories, concepts and principles.
• Use a range of routine information sources and surveillance system to support Public Health activities.

Skills and competences

• Convert population related complex ideas in a well-structured & coherent form.
• Analyze data about population in specific geographic areas presented in graphs in order to assess the health status, health inequalities, determinants and different needs to support prioritization of action
• Undertake a brief health need assessment for a defined population for a specific purpose using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods and make recommendations.

Attitudes

• Appreciate the usefulness of demographic knowledge to understand Public Health issues.