Environmental Science, Technology & Society (Dumfries Campus)

Feedback from our E-STS courses

'Very interesting subject matter taught very well for those new to ethical studies.'

'The global perspective as well as the scientific and technological dimensions of history provided me with a very generous framework for a better understanding of environmental issues, concerns, ideologies, etc.'

'I find the contents very relevant to the professional environment that I have experienced.'

'The subject was completely new to me and was very stimulating. Liked the "mini" assignments. Good teaching styles and very well informed lecturers - very approachable.'

'This course focussed on practical application which was fantastic.'

'The discussions and examples given are efficiently illustrated and... relevant to media.

'I got exposed to a field that made me think. Persuasion is a topic I never would have read on my own. I learnt more about carbon capture and carbon management and the fact that in my career in the field of Sustainable Energy I would need to make a lot of ethical choices.'

'Learn[ed] what ethical implications there are in sustainable energy solutions or carbon management... Learning about behaviour and persuasion is also very significant in this engineering field because of the common NIMBY phenomenon.'

'I had a better understanding of the role of ethics in environmental decision-making. I liked the weekly homework. It helped with research, reading, developing personal views and understanding the course.'

'Made me think in ways that I hadn't previously done.'

'Everyone should take this course.'