Why are retail companies so interested in using social media for marketing purposes, and why are they finding it so difficult? Explain your answer. 09-18
The organization should concerned about both business and technical issues when implementing cloud computing technology 08-14
Climate change is driving efforts to reduce planetary greenhouse gas emissions. Finding alternative energy sources is one possible solution. Another involves changing cultures and behaviours. What roles can individuals, societies and governments play in changing the way we use energy so as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? 10-19
How has the periodic table of the elements changed over time? Answer with reference to the scientific findings that informed its development. Is the periodic table complete? 06-08
Take one of the areas of astronomy, optics, or the physics of motion. Give an overview of Newton’s theories in this area and explain how they are advances over what came before. 05-11
Explore the opportunities and challenges offered by one of the following technological developments discussed in this module - 3D printing, solar energy and solar cells, nanoparticles, big-data information gathering/processing, genetically modified crops/organisms or nuclear power. Consider technological capability, societal implications, and potential progress traps that might arise with rapid growth of this technology and make a summary judgement whether, in light of both the benefits and the likely costs and compromises, the development of such a technology should be pursued or, considering the uncertainties, if there is a case for a ‘progress experiment’ – in which case, which side of those experiments NZ should be on? 02-13