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BUSA1027 – Demographic Fundamentals
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Nick Parr
Angela Chow
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to demography and provides a platform of knowledge and skills for further demography/population related studies. Students will develop skills in the analysis of changes in population size and composition. The general patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia and other countries will be studied, and their implications for population size and composition will be explained. The main source of demographic data and the main techniques for analysing population change will be introduced. Practical applications of demography in the public and private sector will be discussed. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Define and explain basic demographic concepts.
- ULO2: Recognise the main sources of demographic data, and of the strengths and limitations of the ranges of data that can be obtained from these sources.
- ULO3: Apply basic demographic techniques to calculate demographic measures and interpret the results.
- ULO4: Analyse trends in population size and composition in Australia and internationally.
- ULO5: Recognise the patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia through data analysis using demographic techniques.
General Assessment Information
- Assessment criteria for all assessment tasks will be provided on the unit iLearn site.
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It is the responsibility of students to view their marks for each within-session assessment on iLearn within 20 working days of posting. If there are any discrepancies, students must contact the unit convenor immediately. Failure to do so will mean that queries received after the release of final results regarding assessment marks (not including the final exam mark) will not be addressed.
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In the cases where a special consideration application is approved, the student may be offered an alternative assessment or may receive a mark based on the percentage mark achieved by the student in one or more other assessment tasks, at the unit convenor’s discretion.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assignment | 50% | No | Weeks 4, 7,10 and 12 |
| Final Examination | 50% | No | University Examination Period |
Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 7,10 and 12
Weighting: 50%
The assignment is organised in four parts. Students will need to conduct data analysis, interpretation, discussion and write a report.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Define and explain basic demographic concepts.
- Recognise the main sources of demographic data, and of the strengths and limitations of the ranges of data that can be obtained from these sources.
- Apply basic demographic techniques to calculate demographic measures and interpret the results.
- Analyse trends in population size and composition in Australia and internationally.
- Recognise the patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia through data analysis using demographic techniques.
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
A two hour online open book exam will held during the University Examination Period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Define and explain basic demographic concepts.
- Recognise the main sources of demographic data, and of the strengths and limitations of the ranges of data that can be obtained from these sources.
- Apply basic demographic techniques to calculate demographic measures and interpret the results.
- Analyse trends in population size and composition in Australia and internationally.
- Recognise the patterns of fertility, mortality and migration in Australia through data analysis using demographic techniques.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required Text |
There is no required textbook for this unit. Students are advised that there is no one single text which is followed closely. Rather for each topic a list of additional background readings will be provided to students. |
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Unit Web Page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/ |
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Recommended readings |
A list of recommended readings will be available via Leganto |
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Inherent Requirements |
None |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Changes from Previous Offering
No major changes. Data will be updated.