NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: SED834
COURSE TITLE: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS: 15minutes
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS IN ALL. QUESTION NO 1 IS COMPULSORY.
1a) Briefly discuss five programmes of Science, Technology and Society.
10 marks
b) Discuss six attributes of a scientifically literate person as adopted by NSTA.
10 marks
c) c) List and explain four educational objectives of Biotechnology
10 marks
2a) Explain five functions of the University in Biotechnology Education.
10 marks
b)Explain the following terms;
(i) Bioethics
(ii) Blood transfusion
(iii) Gene therapy
(iv) Genetic Engineering (2.5marks each x 4 )
3.a) Identify and discuss five strategies for teaching and learning science, technology and mathematics in Nigeria schools. 10 marks
b)i. Define Biotechnology
iiList four biotechnological process you know.
4. a)Define and state five advantages of electronic mail.
b) Explain five ways through which the teaching/learning of science can be improved with the use of information technology.
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