Szl 401 : History & Philosophy Question Paper

Szl 401 : History & Philosophy

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2014

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)
4TH YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
REGULAR

COURSE CODE: SZL 401
COURSE TITLE: HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY
EXAM VENUE:LAB 4 STREAM: (BSc. Science)
DATE: 12/8/14 EXAM SESSION: 11.30 -1.30PM
TIME: 2 HOURS
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Instructions:
1. Answer question 1 (compulsory) in Section A and any other 2 questions in Section B .

2. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper.
3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.

SECTION A (30 marks)
1. Define the following terms: (3 marks).
i. Relative Truth
ii. Hypothesis
iii. Theistic Evolution
2. Outline three main stages in the life cycle of a paradigm as a process of science.
(3 marks).
3. Explain the most common form of deductive reasoning. (3 marks).
4. State at least three characteristics of a good hypothesis. (3 marks).
5. Outline at least three limitations of science as a means for searching for truth. (3 marks).
6. Explain the step of Interpretation after data collection in the Scientific method. (3 marks).
7. State three methods that can be used to determine the age of the earth. (3 marks).
8. Describe the criteria for defining a species according to Huxley (3 marks).
9. Identify and briefly outline any three evidences of organic evolution (3 marks).
10. With the aid of a diagram give your model concept of origin of life, illustrating the past and present life forms from. (3 marks).

SECTION B (40 Marks).
11. Discuss the three forms of speciation. (20 marks).
12. Critically analyse the evidences for origin of life and the earth. (20 marks).
13. Discuss the contributions of Gregor Mendel to modern synthesis. (20 marks).
14. Analyse ethical issues raised in scientific method of investigations. (20 marks).

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