This course deals with concepts and perspectives in population, development and the environment; population growth, size and quality; concept of sustainable development and environment and their complications for health; environmental perception and development; socio-economic implications of a rapid population growth in Ghana; population, development and the environment with reference to land, water, forests, mining, wildlife and pollution;  managing the environment; attaining sustainable development in Ghana.

Objective:The objective underpinning this course is to help students understand the theoretical and empirical issues in population, environment and development, drawing examples from global and local contexts.

Mode of Delivery: Lecture, seminar and brainstorming techniques will be used to deliver the course content to students.