SOC 315: Population Problems

Course Description

How many people, of what kind, are where? How come? And so what? These questions are often tied to so-called population problems, and this course explores important questions like these, by studying fertility, mortality, and immigration in the U.S. and around the globe. Learning what these components of demography are, how to measure them, and what they mean is critical to not only understanding current affairs but also the future of human populations. Cross-listed: ENV STDS 315/SOC 315. Prerequisites: SOC 101, 151 or 203, or instructor consent.