Theoretical Foundations of Population Change: Birth, Death, Immigration and Emigration

This exam focuses on the theoretical principles governing population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration. Students will articulate various models and frameworks that explain how populations grow or decline over time.

Understanding these population changes is crucial for addressing demographic challenges such as social service planning, economic forecasting, and health service provision in diverse communities. The implications of demographic shifts directly impact policy-making and resource allocation.

The exam will assess students' abilities to articulate theoretical concepts clearly and accurately. Specific focus will be on their understanding of demographic transitions and the implications for future population scenarios.

Students are encouraged to engage critically with demographic theories and provide contextually relevant examples during the verbal assessment.