SD4126 Sustainable Populations

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr C C Liu

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr C Liu

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides a comprehensive exploration of population processes and their implications for sustainability. Focusing on key demographic dynamics including fertility, mortality, and migration, the module delves into their multifaceted impacts on labour supply, population aging, family structures, and global inequalities. Through a blend of theoretical exploration and practical skill development, students will gain a nuanced understanding of demographic changes and their broader sustainability ramifications.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS SD2006 AND PASS SD2100 ) OR ( PASS GG2014 AND PASS SD2100 ) OR ( PASS SD2001 AND PASS SD2002 ) OR ( PASS GG2011 AND PASS GG2012 )

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1hr lecture (x10 weeks), 2hr seminar (x 7 weeks) 2hr practical (x3 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

30

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

264

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • critically apply the fundamental principles underlying population dynamics, including fertility, mortality, and migration patterns to questions of sustainability
  • analyze the interplay between population processes and critical societal factors such as labor supply, population aging, family dynamics, and global disparities.
  • develop theoretical frameworks for understanding sustainable population growth and its implications for various domains.
  • demonstrate data literacy skills necessary for analysing demographic trends and interpreting population-related datasets.
  • assess strategies and policies aimed at promoting sustainable populations as well as addressing emerging challenges in a global context.