NST2602 Assignment 3 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 27 July 2025

NST2602 Assignment 3 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 27 July 2025 Contents Question 1 3 1.1 Explain the meaning of technology and provide examples of its uses in society. 3 1.2 Describe the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in technology development. 3 1.3 List the key steps in the design process in technology education and explain each briefly. 3 1.4 Define conceptual knowledge and explain its importance in technology education. 4 1.5 What is the significance of "IKS" for modern engineering and design practices? 5 1.6 Describe the historical development of African metallurgy and its relevance to technology. 5 1.7 Explain the role of critical thinking in the design process. 5 1.8 Compare the contributions of ancient Greek and Roman technologies. 5 1.9 Describe the interrelationship between culture and technology. 6 Question 2 6 2.1 Identify a technological solution for improving rural education through IKS. 6 2.2 Develop a plan to introduce renewable energy into a low-income community. 6 2.3 Analyse the impact of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) on modern technological development. 7 2.4 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the design process in technology education. 7 2.5 Determine the factors that contribute to the biases created by technology in society. 8 Question 3 9 3.1 Critique the role of the Industrial Revolution in both advancing and hindering societal progress. 9 3.2 Evaluate the sustainability of mechanical and electrical technologies in addressing energy needs. 9 3.3 Assess the effectiveness of current efforts to reduce bias in technological systems. 10 3.4 Examine a way to preserve African indigenous metallurgical techniques in modern engineering. 10 3.5 Outline the solution to reduce the environmental impacts of energy-intensive industries. 11 Question 4 12 4.1 Identify and analyse the social, cultural, and environmental challenges the village faces with its reliance on non-renewable energy sources. 12 4.2 What factors should the team consider when designing renewable energy solutions to meet the specific needs of the village? 12 4.3 Critically assess the potential biases that may arise in the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies in rural areas like this village. 13 4.4 Examine the feasibility of introducing renewable energy technologies in the village, given the high installation costs. What funding models could be considered? 14 4.5 Propose a community-driven strategy for implementing renewable energy solutions in the village. 14 References 15