Magistracy
Speciality Code:
7M05204
Speciality Name:
Geospatial Environmental Management
Faculty:
Geography and Environmental Sciences
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences
- Model of graduating student
- Mandatory disciplines
- Elective disciplines
- Professional
ON1. To classify fundamental and applied problems of management of natural, socio-economic and ecological geosystems of different rank and complexity at the global, regional, local, municipal levels using GIS applications;
ON2. Determine the criteria for the development and implementation of GIS projects to create new areas of significant practical importance in different sectors of the economy;
ON3. Implement the collection, storage and processing of primary information using geoinformation and cartographic methods for a comprehensive study of nature, population and their interaction;
ON4. Develop and design the creation of a DBMS based on primary and secondary geospatial data using programming languages and technologies;
ON5. Apply modern and traditional methods of planning and implementing geographic and geoinformation research in accordance with the tasks set when performing scientific research;
ON6. Use methods of spatial analysis to identify the main problems of nature management, as well as monitor the environment based on the analysis of geoinformation and aerospace materials using GIS;
ON7. Analyze large volumes of cartographic, geoinformation and aerospace data to solve design and survey, production problems, using the methods of geographical analysis;
ON8. Conduct educational, methodological and research work in universities and colleges
ON2. Determine the criteria for the development and implementation of GIS projects to create new areas of significant practical importance in different sectors of the economy;
ON3. Implement the collection, storage and processing of primary information using geoinformation and cartographic methods for a comprehensive study of nature, population and their interaction;
ON4. Develop and design the creation of a DBMS based on primary and secondary geospatial data using programming languages and technologies;
ON5. Apply modern and traditional methods of planning and implementing geographic and geoinformation research in accordance with the tasks set when performing scientific research;
ON6. Use methods of spatial analysis to identify the main problems of nature management, as well as monitor the environment based on the analysis of geoinformation and aerospace materials using GIS;
ON7. Analyze large volumes of cartographic, geoinformation and aerospace data to solve design and survey, production problems, using the methods of geographical analysis;
ON8. Conduct educational, methodological and research work in universities and colleges
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Topical issues of geographical education in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for solving problems of improving the quality of geographical education. The discipline is aimed at studying the methodology, the structure of geographical education, the ability to contribute to a change in the existing methodological system, the modernization of its content, accompanied by standardization processes, the transition to specialized, personally developing training, strengthening its cultural orientation, optimization of methods and technologies for organizing the educational process.
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Foreign Language (professional)
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.
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History and Philosophy of Science
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The course forms knowledge about the history and theory of science; on the laws of the development of science and the structure of scientific knowledge; about science as a profession and social institution; оn the methods of conducting scientific research; the role of science in the development of society.
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Models in Geography
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for undergraduates in working with geographical scientific models used in geography, such as mathematical-statistical, simulation, optimization and mathematical-cartographic. The discipline is aimed at studying technologies for modeling geographic phenomena, information support for data processing and methods for displaying modeling results.
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Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
- Number of credits: 6
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The goal is to develop the competencies of effective independent research work, its organization and planning among undergraduates. The discipline is focused on the formation of undergraduates' knowledge on the organization of scientific and technological activities in the modern world, the ability to conduct independent research in the subject area, master the skills of scientometrics, writing scientific articles, projects, patenting research results.
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Pedagogy of Higher education
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.
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Management of Scientific Projects
- Number of credits: 9
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form systematized basic knowledge in the field of project management among undergraduates and to provide an opportunity, using practical examples and tasks, to consolidate the key skills necessary for the successful management of scientific projects. The discipline is aimed at studying the main stages of the formation of project management, familiarization and study of the terminology used in project management, as well as the principles and standards of project management.
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Psychology of management
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. The following will be studied: basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.
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GIS and RS in the Management of Land Resources of Republic of Kazakhstan
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to study digital methods for managing the land fund and resource availability of the Republic of Kazakhstan, their rational use and further forecasting. The discipline is aimed at developing theoretical and practical skills in undergraduates in using GIS technologies and remote sensing data as a tool for analyzing and managing land resources.
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Visualization and Processing of Spatial Data
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The aim of the discipline is to study theoretical and practical methods of processing and visualizing spatial data obtained during field research. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduates' practical skills in digital visualization of spatial data, analyzing the data obtained, and making further forecasts.
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Geoinformation platforms and web portals
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form theoretical knowledge and practical skills of working with cartographic material in undergraduates using GIS software and geoportals, as well as the ability to manage spatial data from different sources; develop author's scripts and network applications. The discipline is aimed at studying the methodology of processing open spatial data by means of distributed geoinformation systems.
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Remote sensing
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to develop professional skills for undergraduates in applying modern methods and technologies for obtaining, processing and interpreting remote sensing data in geographical research. The discipline is aimed at familiarization with the main sources of obtaining remote sensing data, the principles and methods of processing them and creating thematic maps, qualitative and quantitative assessments of the state of terrestrial ecosystems.
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Payments for Ecosystems Services
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of this discipline is to study the biosphere and its ecosystem services, based on their economic assessment, the introduction of a system of payments for ecosystem services. The discipline is aimed at the formation of a holistic worldview in the field of nature management in the context of countries and regions. Understanding the theoretical and practical issues of the economic valuation of natural capital, establishing a system of payments for ecosystem services.
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Database Management Systems in Geography
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is the formation of key concepts, methods and tools for modeling systems used in the practical creation of software systems in geography. The discipline is aimed at studying methods for building models for analysis and design of DBMS, issues of applying methods and design tools in building models, as well as using models for analyzing requirements in geographic information systems.
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Forecasting of Condition of Natural-Economic System
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to study the ecological relationship between vegetation and the environment, the structure of the functioning of natural complexes at the topological level, the interaction of the constituent parts of the natural complex and the impact of society on the natural component of landscapes by analyzing the balances of matter and energy. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduate skills in using environmentally oriented methods and tools for the restoration of natural and anthropogenically transformed landscapes; predict the state of landscapes under the influence of environmental factors based on the analysis of landscape conservation indicators.
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Spatial Data Management
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for undergraduates in the effective management of spatial data using the functionality of the latest GIS technologies and DBMS; The discipline is aimed at considering the methods and design tools for building models, as well as their systems used in managing spatial data.
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Pedagogical
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.
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Research
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.