Sociology 232 - WORLD POPULATION

This course will introduce students to environmental, economic, feminist, and nationalist perspectives on population growth and decline. We will examine current population trends and processes (fertility, mortality, and migration) and consider the social, political, economic, and environmental implications of those trends. The course will also provide an overview of various sources of demographic data as well as basic demographic methods. Cross-listed with Environmental Science and Policy. Enrollment limited to 35.