Course Unit Page
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Teacher Chiara Ludovica Comolli
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Learning modules Chiara Ludovica Comolli (Modulo 1)
Francesco Scalone (Modulo 2)
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Credits 6
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SSD SECS-S/04
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Teaching Mode Traditional lectures (Modulo 1)
Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
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Language English
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Campus of Bologna
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Degree Programme First cycle degree programme (L) in Statistical Sciences (cod. 8873)
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Course Timetable from Nov 16, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021
Course Timetable from Nov 29, 2021 to Dec 14, 2021
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.




Academic Year 2021/2022
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student knows basic instruments to analyse structural and dynamic aspects of populations. Particularly, the student is able: - to measure population size, variation and distribution in time and space - to measure and analyse population structural characteristics - to measure and analyse demographic dynamics components
Course contents
Introduction to population studies.
Sources of demographic data.
Population composition and variation. Relations between demographic dynamics and structures.
Basic elements of demographic analysis: crude and age-specific rates, standardization methods.
Period and cohort analysis.
Life tables.
Fertility and reproduction measures.
Migration in population analysis.
The demographic transition (elements).
Readings/Bibliography
Suggested readings:
- Jennifer Hickes Lundquist, Douglas L. Anderton, David Yaukey,
"Demography: The Study of Human Population", Fourth Edition 4th Edition Waveland Press, Inc, 2015
Teaching methods
All topics are illustrated with demographic data using some demographic software packages and Excel.
Assessment methods
The final exam aims at evaluating the achievement of the following educational targets:
- to know the main international sources of demographic data
- to calculate the main demographic indicators
- to measure and analyze the components of population dynamics.
The exam is a written test of the duration of 1h30 with 4-5 questions, including both practical exercises and open questions.
Teaching tools
Video projector, computer lab.
Office hours
See the website of Chiara Ludovica Comolli
See the website of Francesco Scalone