LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI-600 034.
M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – chemistry
second SEMESTER – APRIL 2003
CH 2803/CH 820 science and society
28.04.2002
1.00 – 4.00 Max: 100 Marks
PART – A (10 ´ 2 = 20 Marks)
Answer the following
- How do scientific results reach society for development?
02. Write notes on (i) transfer of technology and (ii) transformation of technology.
- How is acid rain caused?
- What is meant by equilibrium of ecology?
- Cite advantages and disadvantages in using robots.
- What is meant by drug abuse? Cite one specific example.
- Why do scientists make assumptions?
- What are the promises and perils in using genetic engineering?
- Explain the terms (i) information and (ii) disinformation
- Describe ‘cost effectiveness of scientific research’.
PART – B (4 ´ 10 = 40 Marks)
Answer any four of the following
- How does scientific development influence culture of a society?
- What are the reasons for environmental degradation?
- ‘Science is not against religious sentiments’ –
- What is industrialization of science? What is its significance?
- Discuss the role of scientists as bridge between industries and ecology.
- Why do some biological species vanish from world? Is this change desireable always?
PART – C (2 ´ 20 = 40 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following.
- Write an essay on planning a research project and its successful completion.
- Make a comparitive study on scientific development in rural and urban areas.
- What are advantages, disadvantages and threats in using computers and internet for scientific research?
- Analyse pros and cons of non-conventional energy sources, with special
reference to nuclear energy and solar energy.
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