University of St Andrews

Access to clean water, fertile soil, critical metals, and cheap energy is crucial for modern society. However, the unsustainable use of these natural resources is changing the face of our planet at an unprecedented rate. This course builds on the understanding of planet Earth gained in ES1001, and it highlights the work done by earth scientists to solve 21st century resource and environmental challenges. The course investigates the geological processes that generate Earth's "traditional" resources, such as metals and hydrocarbons, and their environmental impact. Equally, students study "new" alternative energies such as geothermal and hydro power, and discuss resource requirements of a "Green New Deal" and potential environmental solutions, such as carbon capture and pollution remediation strategies. There is a fully-funded six-day residential field excursion to the Highlands of Scotland.

This course reviews key theoretical and practical aspects of Information Security Management. The course content covers higher-level technical and theoretical issues as well as management issues such as organizational, planning, certification, auditing, and governance.  The course introduces students to a topical field of business and IT concern via varied learning styles and in-depth consideration of current issues, standards, and scenarios.