JOOUST Repository (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology)

AEB 1410

      JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES  UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION & BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT  FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR                                            SIAYA  COURSE CODE: AEB 1410 COURSE TITLE: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics EXAM VENUE:   STREAM: BSc (Agricultural education and extension) & BSc (Agribusiness Management) DATE: April  EXAM SESSION:  TIME:  2.00 HOURS  _____________________________________________________________________ Instructions: 1. Answer ALL questions in Section A (compulsory) and ANY other TWO 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.   OASIS OF KNOWLEDGEPart A (30 Marks) Answer all six questions. Each question carries 5 marks. 1. Explain sustainability and the two contrasting views regarding it.                                                        [5 Marks] 2. Explain the concept of market failure and its relevance to environmental and natural resource economics.      [5 Marks] 3. Describe the key characteristics of an efficient property rights system and how they contribute to optimal resource allocation.    [5 Marks] 4. Differentiate between static and dynamic efficiency in resource allocation.           [5 Marks] 5. Discuss the concept of externalities and provide two examples of environmental externalities.        [5 Marks] 6. What is the significance of cost-benefit analysis in environmental policy formulation?        [5 Marks] Part B (40 Marks) Answer any two questions. Each question has two parts, with each part carrying 10 marks. 7.  (a) Using the Hartwick Rule, explain how sustainability can be maintained in the extraction of non-renewable resources.    [10 Marks] (b) Illustrate the economic implications of the over-extraction of common property resources such as fisheries and forests.   [10 Marks] 8.  (a) Explain the role of government policies in addressing environmental problems, with reference to at least two policy instruments.  [10 Marks] (b) Discuss how environmental valuation techniques can be used to assess the economic value of natural resources.     [10 Marks] 9.  (a) Examine the role of international environmental agreements in addressing global environmental challenges.     [10 Marks] (b) Discuss the impact of price controls on the efficient allocation of depletable energy resources, using the case of natural gas or oil. [10 Marks]  

Environmental and Natural Resource Economics

APB 2212

                                                                  JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES  SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE  2024/2025ACADEMIC YEAR  REGULAR   COURSE CODE: APB 2212  COURSE TITLE:  PLANT PROPAGATION AND NURSERY MANAGEMENT   EXAM VENUE:     STREAM: BSC. Horticulture  DATE:      EXAM SESSION:  TIME: 2 HOURS    Instructions:  1. Answer ALL questions in section A and ANY other 2 Questions in section B 2.  Candidates are advised not to write on question paper. 3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.                                 SECTION A                                               [30 MARKS] Answer ALL questions in this section 1a.Giving examples from each, Explain the differences between sexual and asexual plant propagation.                                                                                                                      [6 marks] b. Explain what chimera in plant propagation means.                                               [4marks] c. Outline the applications of micro propagation.                                                       [4 marks] d. Explain what is meant by graft incompatibility.                                                      [5 marks] e. Explain ecological factors important in the choice of a nursery site.                   [5 marks] f. Differentiate between a cultivar and variety as applied in plant propagation.  [3 marks] g. Explain the functions of a production nursery.                                                        [3 marks] h. Classify plant nurseries according to their diversification.                                     [3 marks]                       SECTION B   [40 MARKS] Answer ANY TWO questions in this section 2a. Explain the characteristics of a functional graft union.                                        [8 marks]   b. Describe the sequence of graft union formation.                                                 [12 marks] 3a. Explain Apomixis in plant propagation, giving instances of its application.     [10 marks]                                                                                                                                      b. Using examples, explain the role of hormones in plant propagation.              [10 marks]  4a.Highlight the principles and practices of nursery establishment and management.                                                                                                                                              [15 marks]                                      b. Explain nursery inventory control including financial management. [5 marks]                                              

PLANT PROPAGATION AND NURSERY MANAGEMENT

ERP 2125

        JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DIPLOMA IN BUSSINESS ADMINISTRATION 1ST YEAR 2ND SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR  MAIN CAMPUS-REGULAR  COURSE CODE: ERP 2125  COURSE TITLE: SOCIAL ETHICS AND INTEGRITY  EXAM VENUE: BH 1-2 STREAM:  DATE: 25/04/2025                                          EXAM SESSION: 3.00 – 4.30 PM TIME: 1 ½ HOURS   Instructions:  1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions 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.    Q1. a) Define the terms ‘ethics’ and ‘integrity’. (10 marks)  b) State and briefly explain five roles played by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in Kenya. (10 marks) c) List ten reasons showing the importance of studying ethics and integrity.  (10 marks) Q2. Explain the key characteristics of ethical behavior.                     (20 marks) Q3. Why in your opinion does unethical behavior and lack of integrity persist in some institutions? Justify your answer.                       (20 marks)   Q4. Explain how you would fight the vice of corruption in society.              (20 marks)   Q5. Discuss the importance of students developing social responsibility.                    (20 marks) 

SOCIAL ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

AAB1211

1   JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES  SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE  2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR  REGULAR   COURSE CODE: AAB1211 COURSE TITLE: Population Genetics EXAM VENUE:      STREAM: BSc. (Animal Science)  DATE:      EXAM SESSION:     TIME: 2   HOURS   Instructions: 1. Answer ALL questions in Section A and TWO questions in Section B. 2. Candidates are advised NOT to write anything on this question paper. 3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.   OASIS OF KNOWLEDGE2  SECTION A  [30 MARKS] Answer ALL Questions from this Section. Question 1 Question 1 consists of five multiple-choice questions. Write your correct answer for each question in the answer booklet 1.1 What is a population in population genetics?         (2 Marks)  a)  A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area.  b)  A group of different species living in the same area.  c)  A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.  d)  A group of individuals that are genetically identical. 1.2 Which of the following is a key element of a population’s genetic structure?  (2 Marks)  a)  Gene pool.  b)  Migration.  c)  Natural selection.  d)  All of the above 1.3 The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium assumes that there is no...      (2 Marks)  a)  Random mating.  b)  Migration.  c)  Mutation.  d)  All of the above.  1.4 What is the main effect of mutation on a population's gene frequency? (2 Marks) a) Mutation results in the immediate change of allele frequencies. b) Mutation creates genetic variation, potentially leading to evolutionary changes. c) Mutation guarantees that all alleles become fixed in the population. d) Mutation has no impact on gene frequencies over time. 15  In a population with a one-directional mutation where allele B mutates to allele b at a       rate of u, what will be the frequency of allele B after one generation?  (2 Marks) a) p1 = p0 + u b) p1 = p0 – u c) p1 = p0 + uP0 d) p1 = p0 – uP  1.6 Which of the following factors does not affect gene frequencies?    (2 Marks) a) Mutation. b) Genetic drift. c) Random mating. d) Gene flow. 3  1.7 Which of the following is true about genetic drift in small populations? (2 Marks) a) It has no effect on allele frequencies. b) It can cause random changes in allele frequencies. c) It causes directional selection. d) It only affects the dominant alleles.  1.8 What effect does random genetic drift have on small populations?  (2 Marks) a) Keeps allele frequencies constant b) Causes predictable gene frequency changes c) Causes erratic allele frequency fluctuations d) Increases genetic variation  1.9  What is the primary role of natural selection in evolution?   (2 Marks) a) Allows individuals to acquire traits during life b) Creates variation by random processes c) Eliminates individuals with unfavourable traits d) Forces individuals to adapt by acquiring traits 1.10 What contributes to competition for survival in a population, according to Darwin? (2 Marks) a) Survival of all offspring b) Limited resources c) Inheritance of traits d) Constant environment Question 2 Assume a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, consisting of 500 individuals. The following allele frequencies are observed: allele A: 0.7 and allele a: 0.3. Calculate the expected genotype frequencies.       (3 Marks)  Question 3 In a population, 200 Shorthorn cattle were observed with the following genotype counts: 80 AA individuals, 100 Aa individuals and 20 aa individuals. Calculate the allele frequencies.            (3 Marks) Question 4  Distinguish between recurrent and non-recurrent mutation.     (2 Marks) Question 5 What are reproductive isolation mechanisms (RIMs)?     (2 Marks)   4  SECTION B  [40 MARKS] Answer TWO questions from this Section. Question 1 Discuss the following topics briefly: a)  Speciation          (4 Marks) b) Polymorphism.          (4 Marks) c)  Founder effect.          (4 Marks) d) Positive assortative mating.        (4 Marks) e)  Mutation.. Question 2 Explain the conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and discuss the factors that can lead to deviations from this equilibrium in a population.      (20 Marks)  Question 3 a) Using an example, demonstrate how genetic drift drift can change gene and genotype frequencies in a small population.       (10 Marks)  b) Explain the concept of founder effect in population genetics. Illustrate your answer.            (10 Marks)  

Population Genetics

AEB 3402/ AAB 2302

OASIS OF KNOWLEDGE   JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY  OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCES UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SECURITY  4th YEAR 2nd SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR SIAYA CAMPUS COURSE CODE: AEB 3402/ AAB 2302 COURSE TITLE: Extension Education Evaluation/ Program Planning and Evaluation DATE:                                                                   DURATION:   TIME:   Instructions:  1. Answer Question ONE (COMPULSORY) and ANY other 2 questions 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.                                      1. Explain the logical framework approach in program planning. How does it help in the successful implementation of an agricultural extension program?                     (15marks).  (b) Using the logical framework, develop a simple program plan for introducing sustainable farming practices to a group of smallholder farmers.                      (15marks)   2. Describe the different perspectives in program planning (e.g., top-down, bottom-up, and participatory) and explain how each could influence the planning of an agricultural extension program.                                                                                             (20marks)  3. You are designing an agricultural extension program for a rural community. How would you incorporate a participatory approach in program planning to ensure that the program meets the specific needs of the farmers?                                                              (20marks) 4. (i) You are conducting a needs assessment for an agricultural extension program in a remote village. What key information would you gather to ensure the program meets the specific needs of the farmers? How would you analyze this data to design a targeted program?                                                                                                               (10marks)       (ii) You are tasked with conducting a participatory evaluation of a new extension service in an agricultural community. How would you involve local farmers in the evaluation process? What qualitative and quantitative methods would you use to gather feedback from the community?                                                                                                        (10marks) 5. After delivering an extension program on sustainable agricultural practices to a group of farmers, you want to evaluate its impact. What methods would you use to measure changes in farming practices? Describe how you would collect data before and after the program.                                                                                                             (20marks)  

Extension Education Evaluation/ Program Planning and Evaluation

HCB 2407

 JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR BACHELORS DEGREE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT  4th YEAR 1st SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR  COURSE CODE:      HCB 2407 COURSE TITLE:      Community Partnership UNIT TITLE     BSc Community Partnership DATE:                                       EXAM SESSION:  TIME:                                                                                    ___________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions: 1. Answer  all the questions  in Section A and B, and any other 2 questions in Section C.  2. Tick the most correct alternative in section A. 3. Answers to questions in section B and C must be written in the spaces provided in the question paper. 4. Candidates must ensure they submit their work byclcking “Finish and submit attempt” button at the end.       OASIS OF KNOWLEDGEFormatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12Formatted: Font: (Default) Times NewRoman, 12 ptFormatted: Font: 12 ptFormatted: Font: 12 ptFormatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12Formatted: Font: 12 ptSECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (30MKS)  1. What do you understand by the term Participatory planning?   (3mks) 2. Who are the gate-keepers for  community entry?  (4mks) 3. Briefly explain methods used for gathering data    (3mks) 4. Explain what is involved in the entry process during exploration (3mks) 5. Briefly explain why regular evaluation is important in participatory planning  (3mks) 6. Briefly explain why it is important to conduct situation analysis in the targeted  community     (3mks) 7. Outline any three THREE basic underlying principles of partnersip (3mks) 8. What is the TICH’s rationale for partnership?   (3mks) 9. Outline SIX activities carried out during Participatory planning management (3mks) 10. Briefly explain three THREE ways of starting a partneship  (3mks)  SECTION B: ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS (40 MARKS) 1. Explain the components of Community- based action (20mks) 2. Explain the Key elements of effective partnerships     (20mks) 3. Discuss the Health Partnership Model   (20mks) 4. Discuss the Characteristics of a good partnership  (20mks)                  Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 12Formatted: Indent: Left:  0.5", Tab stops: 0.81", LeftFormatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0.5", Numbered + Level: 3 + NumberingStyle: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment:Left + Aligned at:  1.25" + Tab after:  1.5"+ Indent at:  1.5"       

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

EEC 3422

          OASIS OF KNOWLEDGE  JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR DEGREE OF EDUCATION DEGREE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COURSE CODE:   EEC 3422 COURSE TITLE:    PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITIES  EXAM VENUE: NURSERY       MAIN CAMPUS  DATE:14/4/25       EXAM SESSION: 15-17.00  HRS TIME:    2.00 HOURS                                        ___________________________________________________________________________________ Instructions: 1. Answer  Question ONE and any other TWO questionss 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.          QUESTION ONE   a. Classify physical and psychomotor activities giving one example each 6 marks b. Discuss any two key concepts in physical and psychomotor activities 4 marks c. Outline any four (4) reasons for teaching physical and psychomotor activities in Early childhood education        4 marks d. b). Discuss any three (3) physical and psychomotor activities that children engage in during childhood (1 to 10 years)      6 marks e. Differentiate between gross and fine motor skills giving at least two examples in each case           4  marks f. Discuss any three factors you need to consider in selecting physical and psychomotor activities for your lesson       6 marks  QUESTION TWO     a. a).Using Five (5) examples discuss how you would  adapt games and physical activities for children with special needs       20 marks)  QUESTION THREE    (a) Identify and list ten 10 resources for teaching physical and psychomotor activities            5 marks (b) Explain how you would use five (5) of the listed resources in teaching physical and psychomotor activities       15 marks  QUESTION FOUR  Discuss any Five (5) importance of a lesson plan for physical and psychomotor activities  20 marks QUESTION FIVE Discuss how the following physical and psychomotor activities can be used in learning other subject. (a) Drawing (b) Ball playing (c) Mosaic (d) Swimming  

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITIES

PPB 1306

   JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE ANED TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF SPATIAL PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR BACHELOR FOR BACHELOR DEGREE OF SPATIAL PLANNING ______________________________________________________________________________ COURSE CODE : PPB 1306 COURSE TITLE : PLANNING AND EDUCATION SERVICES EXAM VENUE: LAB 10                                                      STREAM : (Spatial Planning)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            DATE : 24/4/2025                                                                                         TIME : 2.00 HOURS SESSION: 15.00-17.00 INSTRUCTIONS i. Answer question ONE and any other TWO.  ii. Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper. iii. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room            Question ONE (Compulsory) a.) Explain six reasons that led to the formation of the Phelps Stokes Commission. ( 6 marks) b.) Discuss the advantages of having early childhood education as a devolved function as per the fourth schedule of the Kenyan constitution 2010 .(6 marks) c.) Explain the effects of the large expansion of university education in Kenya . ( 6 marks) d.) Discuss the influence of early missionaries on the establishment of formal education in Kenya. ( 6 marks). e.) Explain the merits and demerits of devolved system of government on Kenya’s education sector. (6 marks) Answer any TWO Questions from this Section Question TWO a.) Discuss the following education commissions and their effects on the Kenyan education system :- i. Ominde Commision. ( 6 marks) ii. Mackay Commission.(6 marks) b.) Analyse the challenges that have been encountered in the effective adoption of education commission recommendations in Kenya. (8 marks) Question THREE a.) Discuss the need to plan for education services while considering the country’s human resource needs  . (10 marks) b.) Analyse how education impacts on a country’s economic development. (10 marks) Question FOUR a.)  Explain Kenya’s national goals of education . (10 marks) b.) Discuss the importance of linking Kenya’s education planning to global technological development . ( 10 marks) Question FIVE a.) Discuss how site planning impacts on the quality of education offered within a school. ( 10 marks) b.) Explain the measures needed to protect educational institution land from encroachment and grabbing . ( 10 marks) 

PLANNING AND EDUCATION SERVICES

ABB 2208

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY  2nd YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION (For 2024/2025 Academic Year) FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COURSE CODE: ABB 2208 COURSE TITLE: World Food Distribution  INSTRUCTION TO CADIDATES                                          Answer Question ONE and any other THREE questions TIME: THREE HOURS   QUESTION ONE             a) Define the term "food security" and list its four pillars [4 marks] b) Define the term the term food distribution and state its importance [5 Marks] c) Explain the concept of "strategic food reserves" and provide one example of a country that maintains such reserves [5 marks] d) What is the role of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in global food distribution? [2 marks] e) Identify two key differences in food production patterns between the Global North and the Global South [5 marks] f) What are early warning systems in the context of food security, and why are they important? [5 marks]             QUESTION TWO    Describe the role of FAO information systems (e.g., GIEWS - Global Information and Early Warning System) in monitoring global food security and their limitations [15 marks]     QUESTION THREE      Discuss the challenges of maintaining and distributing food reserves during emergencies, such as natural disasters or conflicts [15 marks] QUESTION FOUR       Discuss the disparities in food production, availability, and access between the Global North and the Global South [15 marks] QUESTION FIVE     How do factors such as technology, climate, and economic policies contribute to these disparities?  [10 marks]  

WORLD FOOD DISTRIBUTION

ZRB 9302

  OASIS OF KNOWLEDGE  JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEDEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH IT 3RD YEAR 2ND   SEMESTER 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR MAIN CAMPUS – REGULAR  COURSE CODE: ZRB 9302  COURSE TITLE: NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLES EXAM VENUE: LAB 16                                                  STREAM:  BED ARTS DATE: 14/4/25                                                               EXAM SESSION:9-11.00 AM TIME: 2 HOURS  INTRODUCTIONS: 1. Answer Question 1 (COMPULSORY) and Any TWO questions 2. Candidates are advised not write on the Question paper 3. Candidates must hand in their answer booklets to the invigilator while in the examination room.           Q1. (a) Discuss the contents of the Pauline corpus      (20 marks)  (b) Highlight the significance of the literary sense in the study of the New Testament epistles           (10 marks)  Q2. Enumerate the issues in Corinth that Apostle Paul sought to address in 1 & 2 Corinthians (20 marks)  Q3. Discuss the authorship of the Pastoral Epistles and state why they were written  (20 marks)  Q4. In the study of the letters of Paul, theologians argue that Paul himself was an interpreter of a tradition. Discuss        (20 marks)  Q5. Examine the contents of the Catholic Epistles in the New Testament (20 marks)              

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