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nAmlBIA un1VERSITY
OFSCIEnCEAno TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF ENGINEERINGAND SPATIALSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTUREAND SPATIALSCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF TOWN AND REGIONALPLANNING
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BTAR
COURSECODE: DPS610S
LEVEL: 6
CREDITS:10
COURSENAME: DEMOGRAPHYAND POPULATION
STUDIES
DATE:JULY 2022
PAPER:THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECONDOPPORTUNITY/ SUPPLEMENTARYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Laudika Kandjinga, 061 207 2672, lkandjinga@nust.na
EXAMINER(S) Pieter Genis, 061 207 2640, pgenis@nust.na
Jacques Korrubel, 061 207 2683, jkorrubel@nust.na
MODERATOR: Jane Gold, 061 207 2894, jgold@nust.na
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions in any sequence you prefer
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
4. Use sketches to improve your answers.
PERMISSIBLEMATERIALS
1. Calculator, ruler, pen, pencil and eraser
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF 5 PAGES(Including this front page)
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Question 1
(a) Briefly elaborate on why planners need to study the fertility of an area. Please be specific in your
answers and provide a relevant example.
(4)
(b) Motivate the following statement: "Areas with low literacy rates have low life expectancies."
(4)
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Question 2
(a) List at least four major causes of migration and displacement events.
(4)
(b) Internal or international migration can severely impact the destination areas (counties, regions,
or towns) or areas of origin (home area). With this understanding, discuss in detail at least:
(i) Four disadvantages of migration on the destination areas.
(12)
(ii) Three advantages of migration on areas of origin.
(6)
(c) Describe the following Theories of International Migration:
(i) New Economics of Migration.
(4)
(ii) Migration Network Theory.
(6)
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Question 3
a) Which characteristics below are essential to surveys?
(1)
i. aim to be complete
ii. every dwelling unit is visited
iii. all of the above
iv. none of the above
b) What strategy is applicable in the use of population analysis in the public sector? (1)
i. identify profitable locations for goods and services
ii. develop advertising strategies
iii. perform production analysis
iv. assessthe impact of new plans on population change
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c} Population projection methods discussed in class are the trend extrapolation, cohort
component and structural methods. The structural method ... (select one of the following
that is most appropriate to this method}:
(1}
i. does not account any causes of these past observed trends
ii. is used for small areas where disaggregated population statistics are not available
iii. rely on a single, highly aggregated, data series
iv. explain population growth through a variety of non-demographic variables
d} Factors that affect the choice of population projection methods are often based on
subjective impressions and technical skill levels. Which of the options below applies to the
factor subjective impressions?
(1}
i. lack of adequate training
ii. copy a "similar" study from another region for which a detailed description exists
iii. job need to be done within a certain time
iv. evaluating benefits and disadvantages
e} Which of the options below apply to the action: evaluate the need against current provision
levels, when using the CSIRsocial facility provision guidelines?
(1)
i. determine if new or upgraded facilities are required
ii. locate and record their locations on spread sheet
iii. determine the population & settlement type
iv. determines if the facility can be built, operated & maintained
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Question 4
The importance of demographic change, whether in size, composition, or distribution, has become
increasingly relevant in policymaking (Poston & Bouvier, 2010}. Explain the scientific study of
demography (population} with reference to the respective aspects important for planning.
[5]
Question 5
Two common sources of demographic data are censuses and surveys. Discuss a survey with
reference to its characteristics.
[5]
Question 6
Explain the concept of population projection in your own words.
[5]
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Question 7
Discuss the Importance of population estimates/projections in spatial planning with specific
reference to relevant examples in respect of land use planning and economic development.
[10)
Question 8
a) Briefly argue why it is essential for urban planners in the public sector to consider population
analyses.
(5)
b) You are the chief urban planner of Aris, Khomas Region. The population size is 3000 and the
capital of the region is 15 km away. The mayor wishes to provide social facilities in Aris. Write
a brief recommendation to indicate the amount/size of facilities to be provided as specified in
the table below:
(5)
Social facility
Health clinic
Police station
Cemetery
School
Average
threshold
5000- 7000
5000
0.25ha / 1000
1200
Sports field a.Sha/ 1000
Criteria
C/D
C
C
C/D
Acceptable
distance
90% within 5km
30km
15km
10km
D
variable
comment
Other 40km away
Including playing
field
Sharing
recommended
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Question 9
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Population: 3,981,125
Some academics argue that the above population pyramids (2022 versus 2050) highlight a potential
demographical dividend or a demographic disaster for Namibia. Motivate why Gender Inequality
might lead to a demographical disaster scenario.
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Question 10
a) Provide a visual description of a Logistically/ Sigmoidal growth pattern by providing a sketch
of a typical graph of a population growing in this pattern.
(5)
b) Provide a verbal description of exponential growth in a population.
(5)
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Question 11
Provide a comprehensive description or definition of broad categories of population policies as used
by decisions makers globally.
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