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Community Dynamics In Environmental Quality And Aesthetics Question Paper

Community Dynamics In Environmental Quality And Aesthetics

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ECD 201: COMMUNITY DYNAMICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND AESTHETICS
DATE: Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions. Question ONE is Compulsory.
1.a)Define the following terms:
i)Community (2 marks)
ii)Aesthetics (2 marks)
iii)Environmental Aesthetics (2 marks)
iv)Ethics (2 marks)
v)Beauty (2 marks)
b) Critically examine the various factors that determine aesthetic judgement
(10 marks)
c) Illustrating with relevant examples, discuss how different community
groups apply aesthetics. (10 marks)

2.Briefly discuss the following as they apply to environmental aesthetics.
a)The cognitive approach (10 marks)
b)The non-cognitive approach (10 marks)

3.a)Outline and discuss five factors that frustrate community conservation
activities. (10 marks)
b) Show how the factors identified above can be addressed. (10 marks)

4.What are environmental indicators and how do they contribute in maintaining
environmental quality? (20 marks)

5.Briefly discuss the role of the following in maintaining environmental quality:
i)Support infrastructure (5 marks)
ii)Legislation (5 marks)
iii)Education for sustainable development (5 marks)
iv)Environmental institutions (5 marks)