Course Compact

Covenant University

College of Development Studies

Department Economics and Development Studies

Programme: Demography and Social Statistics

Course Code: DSS 318 Course Title: Population Geography 1

Unit : 2 Course Lecturer: Dr Dominic Azuh

Semester : Alpha - 2014/2015 Time: 3 Hrs/Week

Location: G401a

A Brief overview of course:

The course focuses on Population data, procedure and problems of population data collection.

It emphasizes on world population growth, patterns of population distribution and trends of change.

It also examines world major regions and their characteristics, nature and resources and factors on which exploitation of resources depend. The course will talk about theories and concepts of population as well as determinants and spatial aspects of mortality, fertility and migration.

B Course Objectives:

At the end of this course students are expected to:

·  explain the various concepts of population

·  Identify the difference between primary and secondary data sources.

·  explore world population growth and pattern of distribution,

·  recognize determinants and spatial aspects of population processes

C Methods of Lecture Delivery

D Course Outlines:

Module 1:

Introduction and Definition of Concepts. Examine population Data as Vital Statistics, Procedure and problems of population data collection including census.

Module 2

Historical outline of world population growth. Patterns of population distribution and

Trends of change. Causes of population growth and consequences of population growth.

Module 3

World major regions and their characteristics. Nature and resources and factors on which exploitation of resources depend.

Module 4

Determinants and spatial aspects of mortality, fertility and migration. Implications of rapid population growth on national resources. Theories of population.

Revision

E. Tutorials: Tutorials to be organized to complement regular lectures.

F. Structure of the programme/method of Grading

Continuous Assessment 30 marks

Test 20

Assignment/Term paper 10

Examination 70 marks

G. Ground Rules and Regulations (Class Behavior) please, note the following:

Mandatory 75% class attendance to be eligible for examination

No eating in the classroom during lecture

Active participation in all activities

All class assignments to be submitted on time

Punctuality to classes should be observed.

H. Topics for term papers/Assignments/Students activities:

Should be based on the course.

I. Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals:

New generation of leaders should have good quality life and the course aims to improve the quality of life of Nigerians as well as the entire Black race through realistic data based planning and sound manipulation of population processes.

J. Contemporary issues/Industry relevance:

The problems engendered by rapid population growth also extended to population statistics and thereby hindering population related policy needed in developing countries including Nigeria. Thus, it enhances the knowledge on data collection and management leading to better planning and overall improvement in the quality of life.

K. Recommended Reading/Text

  1. An Introduction to Scientific research methods in Geogrphy by David R Montello and Paul C Sutton. Sage Publications London/India. 2006.
  2. Economic Development by Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith. Addison-Wesley 2009.
  3. Advanced Geography by G. Nagle. Oxford University Press 2000.
  4. The Structure of the Nigerian Economy by J. C. Anyanwu 1997.
  5. Population: An introduction to concepts and issues by John R. Weeks. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning USA.
  6. Human Geogrphy by Jerome D. Fellmann and others. Higher Education New York. Eight Edition 2005.
  7. Settlement Geography by Oyeleye D. A. University of Lagos Press Nigeria 2001
  8. Physical Geography by Alan Strahler and Arthur Strahler. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2002