PhD courses
Speciality Name:
Meteorology
Faculty:
Geography and Environmental Sciences
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Model of graduating student
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Mandatory
disciplines
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Elective
disciplines
- Professional
ON1. to assess critically the current problems of meteorological science caused by human processes;
ON2. to introduce new technologies related to the automation of processing methods, calculations, forecasts and estimates of hydrometeorological parameters;
ON3. to investigate atmospheric processes based on the principles of optimized management and observation of global and regional changes in the state of the atmosphere;
ON4. to adapt modern software in the field of climate and meteorological forecasting to the conditions of Kazakhstan;
ON5. to develop scenarios for regional climate change and take early and comprehensive measures to adapt to them;
ON6. to participate in the work of the Regional Association and the Program Working Groups of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), which includes climatology, climate monitoring and numerical prediction methods;
ON7. to monitor climate change in Kazakhstan;
ON8. to calculate sectoral climate indices for adaptation and risk management based on WMO software;
ON9. to investigate the influence of atmospheric circulation on the occurrence of dangerous weather phenomena on the territory of Kazakhstan;
ON10. to apply modern methods and technologies in weather forecasting;
ON11. to establish scientific relations with foreign partners for joint research, the results of which are published in high-rated journals;
ON12. to synthesize and transform interdisciplinary knowledge in the process of solving educational, scientific and research tasks.
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Academic writing
- Number of credits: 2
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Discipline purpose is applying various types of academic writing in research, educational activities. Discipline is aimed to study requirements for writing theses, arguments; logic of writing scientific texts; a structured presentation of scientific research results for publication in international highly rated journals; procedures for correctly writing an application for a scientific grant.
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Climate dynamics
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability to describe the patterns of climate fluctuations. Discipline is aimed at studying: principles of interaction of the climate system components; the role of natural and anthropogenic factors, as well as external influences; observed and expected climate fluctuations, their consequences.
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Scientific Research methods
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: Discipline purpose are choosing, applying research methods correctly. Discipline is aimed to studying: classification of research methods; main directions of the methodology, hydrometeorological science methods; features of modern methods of scientific research in the hydrometeorology field; methods of scientific research; forms, style of presentation of research results; stages, criteria of scientific research.
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Ecological and climatic potential of Kazakhstan
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability to assess and analyze the environmental and climatic potential of Kazakhstan. Discipline is aimed at studying: the theoretical and methodological basis of the ecological and climatic potential of Kazakhstan; physico-statistical models of medium and long-term forecast of atmospheric pollution in priority areas.
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PhD thesis writing and defence
- Number of credits: 12
- Type of control: Докторская диссертация
- Description: The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis.
During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in:
1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions;
2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity;
3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options;
4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations.
5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)».
During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Mountain meteorology
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability to describe and evaluate the climate features of mountain areas. Discipline is aimed at studying: radiation and heat balances; turbulent heat and moisture exchange; meso - and microclimate of mountainous countries; use of meteorological information for the analysis of glaciological indicators.
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Available potential of alternative energy sources
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability to describe and evaluate the available potential of alternative energy sources. Discipline is aimed at studying: the main types of available potential; domestic and foreign experience for alternative energy; strategic plans for utilizing available capacity; research on the introduction of advanced technologies.
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Potential for renewable energy
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability to describe and evaluate the potential of renewable energy sources. Discipline is aimed at studying: the geographical distribution of the technical potential of RES; technologies of transition to renewable energy, adaption to climate change; strategies for the active use of green technologies.
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Modern weather forecasting methodology
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply modern methods of weather forecasting used in operational work. Discipline is aimed at studying: physical processes in prognostic models; parameterization of subgrid-scale processes; methods of short-term weather forecast for a limited area; global atmospheric models for weather forecasting.
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Modern numerical weather prediction methods
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to form the ability of operational application of numerical weather forecasting methods. Discipline is aimed at studying: a theoretical and methodological basis for using numerical weather forecasting methods; prediction techniques based on the numerical integration of the atmospheric dynamics equation system.
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Risk management of hydrometeorological hazards
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline’s purpose is to build the ability to manage the risks of extreme events and disasters to facilitate adaptation to climate change. Discipline is aimed at studying: rational use of hydrometeorological information; risk management technologies for hazardous weather; the risk of exposure to hazardous and extreme natural phenomena.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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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.
Data for 2021-2024 years
