The course discusses broad issues in fertility regulation. It involves issues such as the concept of fertility regulation; traditional and modern methods of fertility regulation; rationale for family planning; family planning programmes: static point services, community-based distribution (CBD), social marketing, post-partum programmes; family planning and health; family planning and maternal and child health and male involvement in family planning.

Objective: The course aims at providing students with knowledge on basic concepts and theories in fertility and their application to understanding population and health issues.

Mode of Delivery: This course is delivered through lectures, presentation of research articles, class exercises and group discussions