Professor Wachter has been teaching Demography 110 again in the fall semester 2008. Demography 110 is an introductory course in demographic methods. It teaches how social scientists measure population growth, mortality, fertility, marriage, and age structure. It aims to develop skills for thinking systematically about population problems in our country and the world.
Demography 110 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in Wheeler Hall 220. More advanced topics along with computer exercises are covered in Demography 210, a graduate-level course open to undergraduates. It meets in Evans Hall 31 on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M.
By clicking, you can bring a the syllabus in html format, and a description of the course.
The textbook, "Essential Demographic Methods". is available for purchase from Copy Central, 2560 Bancroft Way, Berkeley.
A password-protected secure website for Demography 110 has been established. Instructions for accessing this website are in class. The website includes helpful supplements, weekly assignments, worked examples, practice exercises, and other information.