This is a graduate course in which changes in fertility levels and patterns are discussed. Techniques of demographic analysis are emphasized as well as factors associated with differences among some population groups. Theories and techniques of analysis of population growth are also presented as well as factors associated with fertility differences among some population groups. Fertility and population trends are analyzed and the most important theories developed to explain these changes are discussed. The most important techniques of fertility and population growth analysis are emphasized. Exercises to apply these changes is an important component of the course as well as discussions of some relevant readings.

The trends and characteristics of migratory movements of population distribution and of urbanism are analyze in this graduate course within a framework of social change and economic development through lectures and class discussion. Development of several explanatory theories of these three processes are also analyzed, as well as the data sources and methods used in their analysis. The main internal and external migrations, the population distribution patterns and the structure of the urban communities in different types of societies are studied. It is expected that at the end of the course the student had developed analysis skills for the study of these three components as well for the evaluation of the components trends and causes.

This seminar is devoted to the analysis of the demographic situation of Puerto Rico considering its historical trend. Changes in mortality and fertility rates, as well as the phenomenon of migration between the United States and Puerto Rico, and internal migration are analyzed. Population growth, its geographic distribution and population characteristics are studied as well as population policies adopted on the Island.

This course offers a general vision of the central problem and ideas of contemporary economics. It emphasizes the relationship between economics and the study of population at both, theoretical and empirical levels. In addition, this course presents the demographic transition of Puerto Rico within its economic development. In this way we can visualize with a real example the relationship between economic and demographic variables.

This is a graduate course whose objective is that students could apply to real life situations the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired in the different courses. This experience will facilitate the student transition from the academic to the occupational environment since he/she will assume the tasks and responsibilities that a demographer can undertake at work. These will vary in terms of place as well as in content and type of problem encountered. Students will be exposed to a program at different agencies so as to become familiar with the diversity of contribution that demographers can make to the social, economic and health life of the country. He/she will undertake a demographic analysis as demanded by the different institutions.

This course is a graduate course in which students will plan and develop the proposal of their research project in Demography under close supervision of at least one faculty or member of the Program. During course, students will select their research theme, will present an annotated bibliography will write the objectives of there research and will submit the complete proposal in typewriting. They will make also an oral presentation of the proposal.