Mathematics
Oral
Offering students essential knowledge to comprehend correctly the main demographic issues
This course introduces the basic techniques of demographic analysis. Students will become familiar with the sources of data available for demographic research. Population composition and change measures will be presented. Measures of mortality, fertility, marriage and migration levels and patterns will be defined. Life table, standardization and population projection techniques will also be explored.
Class notes and suggested readings. For a general overview: G. De Santis, Demografia, Bologna, il Mulino, 2010. M. Livi Bacci, Introduzione alla demografia, Torino, Loescher, 1999.
Lectures
Readiness to offer individual assistance also in a foreign language (please specify) to incoming students: YES Availability of supporting material and bibliographic references also in a foreign language (please specify): YES Readiness to accept examination of incoming students also in a foreign language (please specify): YES