Course Exam
234007 VO Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital and Social Change (2025W)
Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital and Social Change
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 02.01.2026 09:00 to Tu 03.02.2026 09:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 03.02.2026 09:00
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Examination topics
Basic demographic concepts
The stable population model
The life table model
The theory of demographic metabolism
The theory of demographic transition
The theory of a demographic dividend
Drivers of mortality decline
Drivers of fertility decline
Different approaches to population forecasting
Population scenarios by level of education
Aging, dependency ratios and migration
Population and sustainable development
The stable population model
The life table model
The theory of demographic metabolism
The theory of demographic transition
The theory of a demographic dividend
Drivers of mortality decline
Drivers of fertility decline
Different approaches to population forecasting
Population scenarios by level of education
Aging, dependency ratios and migration
Population and sustainable development
Assessment and permitted materials
At the end of the course there will be one comprehensive in-room exam.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
a) Maximum number of points that can be achieved: 100
b) Minimum requirement for a positive result: 50 points
c) Scale of marks:
89 - 100.....percent Grade 1
76 - 88.......percent Grade 2
63 - 75.......percent Grade 3
50 - 62.......percent Grade 4
Under 50 percent Grade 5
b) Minimum requirement for a positive result: 50 points
c) Scale of marks:
89 - 100.....percent Grade 1
76 - 88.......percent Grade 2
63 - 75.......percent Grade 3
50 - 62.......percent Grade 4
Under 50 percent Grade 5
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