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Geography of the population

Course Description: The course aims to introduce the importance and development of demographic studies, and the natural movement of populations in terms of gender and age composition, and the factors affecting their growth. It also covers the science of migration, defining concepts of cyclical or temporary migration and permanent migration, and the causes or motives of internal and external migration. Demographic problems are discussed in terms of causes and consequences. The course will also study the results and developments arising from events in some Arab countries and their impact on populations, along with the study of demographic equations.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: GEO 122
Objectives of the course :

Recognizing demographic concepts and terminology, data sources, theories, and population changes and their impact on population distribution and characteristics, in addition to developing skills in analyzing demographic statistics.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:
The student mentions the importance of population geography. .
1.2 The student defines the most important demographic concepts, demographic theories, and research methods in demographic studies. .
1.3 The student identifies the relationship between population distribution and regions in the Kingdom and the world.
2.0 Skills:
The student justifies differences in population distributions.
2.2 The student uses a calculator to apply statistical equations related to the population.
2.3 The student writes a scientific report on global population changes.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility
3.1 The student commits to integrity and ethics in population geography research.
The student bears responsibility for continuous self-learning and capacity development.
3.3 The student actively participates with classmates in solving population geography problems within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-06-09

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