Introduction to Demographic Methods
GHP 220
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Course Information
Description
This is an introductory level class on the analysis of mortality, fertility and population change. It is required for all masters' and doctoral students in the department of Global Health and Population. Students are introduced to the core literature in this field through lectures, and assigned readings selected from peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. Together, these provide a graduate-level introduction to the principle sources and characteristics of population data and to the essential methods used for the analysis of population problems. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the key processes, models and assumptions used primarily for the analysis of demographic components. Practical training will be given through a required weekly laboratory session, assignments, and a final examination. Examples presented in class and used in assignments are drawn from several countries, combining both developed and developing in assignments are drawn from several countries, combining both developed and developing world realities.
Course Note: Priority enrollment for GHP-SM2 and doctoral students in GHP. Any remaining seats will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Students outside of HSPH must request instructor permission to enroll in this course.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | PhD PHS-GHP, GHP SM2
Wave 2 | PhD PHS-GHP, GHP SM2
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 8/14/2025 11:00 AM - 8/24/2025 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 8/25/2025 12:00 AM - 8/27/2025 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 8/28/2025 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
