Aquaculture and Aquatic Biological Resources

Aquaculture and Aquatic Biological Resources

QUALIFICATION

  • First Stage of Higher Education - Bachelor of Agriculture

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1 Demonstrates a high level of intellectual development, competent and developed speech in native and foreign languages, a culture of thinking and skills of scientific organization of work, has knowledge of current methodological and philosophical problems of natural sciences, uses knowledge of psychology and pedagogy.
ON2 Is able to independently analyze the ecological problems of species conservation, protection and formation of aquatic biological resources, identify the processes of adaptation of introduced individuals to new environmental conditions, and investigate the peculiarities of adaptation of intruders to environmental conditions using scientific field and laboratory techniques to solve problems of conservation of aquatic biological resources
ON3 Is able to independently organize scientific research on the study of genetic issues of hydrobionts, possesses cytological and molecular methods for determining heredity and variability, possesses professional knowledge and skills in studying the biology of commercial pass-through and freshwater fish, analyzes the prospects for the development and dynamics of World fisheries, the current state of the raw material base in the fishing areas of different countries.
ON 4 Demonstrates the ability to manage aquatic biological resources to ensure sustainable development and food security. He is able to analyze the processes of anthropogenic human intervention on the water resources of Kazakhstan, participates in the study of environmental problems of the Caspian, Aral Seas, Lake Balkhash, Alakol, applies the classification of modern water pollutants, identifies sources of pollution of fishery reservoirs.
ON5 Is able to select the technology of growing fish at fish-breeding enterprises, has the skills to organize technological processes at all stages of growing aquaculture objects, plans economic activities of various forms of aquaculture with the application of innovative research methods in aquaculture.
ON6 Participates in the development of practical recommendations for hydrobiont fishing, uses analyses of the population structure of fish, taking into account the dynamics of the population of hydrobionts, carries out work on the repair and installation of fishing gear, evaluates the economic efficiency, wear and durability of fishing gear, is able to organize the process of industrial fishing in inland waters.
ON7 Is able to implement a systematic approach to the organization of technological processes at fisheries enterprises, uses methods of fish farming and hormone therapy, applies intensive and innovative technologies for growing valuable fish species, selects fish feeding technology for various forms of aquaculture.
ON 8 To assess the epizootic, parasitological situation in natural and artificial reservoirs, organizes therapeutic and preventive measures in fish farms, using methods of ichthyopathology and sanitary standards of aquaculture.
ON9 Is able to apply scientific research methods using modern and traditional methods of ichthyology and hydrobiology, organizes field research expeditions to reservoirs to study the condition of aquatic organisms, uses methods of identification of commercial fish, analyzes commercial biological parameters of aquatic populations.
ON 10 Is capable of analytical thinking, logic, analysis, scientific substantiation and creative solution of urgent problems in the field of fisheries, analyzes the results of scientific research, applies them to solving specific research tasks in the field of science and education, independently carries out scientific research.
ON11 Is able to compile and issue scientific reports, publications, analytical reviews on professional issues, referees texts, independently plans his professional activities, knows how to work in a team, conducts scientific research, sets priorities, meets deadlines for work.
ON12 Is able to carry out educational and methodological activities for undergraduate students, conduct laboratory and seminar classes, compile a program of disciplines, develop educational and methodological complexes of disciplines.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Aquaculture and Aquatic Biological Resources
Speciality Code
6B08402
Faculty
Biology and Biotechnology

disciplines

Biodiversity of animals and aquatic plants
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to gain knowledge about the diversity of surrounding living organisms and their communities in the surrounding biosphere, various structures, functions and adaptations of protozoa and animals, as well as about the basic principles and classification of animals.

Biological basis of fish feeding
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course examines the physiology of digestion, the biology of nutrition and the peculiarities of fish metabolism, the characteristics of the main nutritional ingredients, the technology of organizing the feeding of industrial fish species in conditions of intensive aquaculture, the advantages of using modern technologies for the production of mixed feeds. Teaches students modern methods of calculating and evaluating the quality of artificial feeds based on the growth indicators and the physiological state of farmed fish.

Bioresources of reservoirs of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course examines the resource potential of all fishing reservoirs of Kazakhstan of international, national and local significance. Studies the composition and structure of industrial species of hydrobionts, and their economic significance in the food development of the country. Familiarizes students with the established Norms and Rules for the conservation and careful use of aquatic bioresources in all reservoirs, students master methods for determining the production of aquatic bioresources.

Culturology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of discipline is to form a bachelor's understanding of the specifics of the development of national culture in the context of world culture and civilization, need to preserve the cultural code of the Kazakh people, ability to pursue in independent professional activity a strategy of preserving the cultural heritage.

Cytology and Hystology
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form knowledge about a living cell, its structural organization of biophysical and biochemical processes, life cycle, development, origin and differentiation of tissues, their classification, study of stages of embryonic development of animals, stages of gametogenesis; fertilization; the main types of crushing, methods of gastrulation, neurulation and organonesis in x animals.

Ecology of hydrobionts
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the mechanisms of interaction of hydrobionts, their populations and communities with each other and the abiotic components of aquatic ecosystems. As a result of mastering the course, students develop knowledge about the role of hydrobionts in biospheric processes, the ability to work with a microscope and measuring instruments; skills in working with various types of definitional tables can freely disassemble benthic and plankton samples to assess the state of hydrobionts.

Fish diseases and their prevention
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to teach students to monitor the epizootic state of fish farms and natural reservoirs with the help of various reservoirs (virological, bacteriological, parasitological, histological). To introduce students to the basics of general pathology, parasitology, epizootology, methods of studying pathogens of infectious and invasive diseases, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of fish diseases.

Fisheries legislation and industrial fishing
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies legislative aspects and the theoretical basis for the implementation of industrial fishing in natural and artificial reservoirs. As a result of studying the discipline, the student is able to understand the fisheries legislation regulating the issues of fishing in natural reservoirs; the student knows the design features of the fishing gear, analyzes the state and level of development of the science of the mechanics of fishing gear.

Foreign Language
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form the improvement of knowledge of foreign language communicative competence. The main methods of speech skills and foreign language communication skills are considered as a basis for the development of communicative competence; implementation of acquired speech skills in the process of searching, selecting and using material in English.

Fundamentals foundation of microbiology and virology
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of basic knowledge about the systematics, morphology, genetics and reproduction of bacteria; metabolism of microorganisms, structure, physiology and biochemistry of microorganisms, biology of pathogens of the most common infections, as well as measures to combat and prevent these diseases, mastering modern methods of studying microorganisms and microbiological processes

General genetics
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of holistic and systemic knowledge of the laws of inheritance of traits, types of inheritance, understanding of the mechanisms of storage, reproduction, transmission and implementation of genetic information at the level of biomolecules; properties and functions of nucleic acids and proteins, about modern molecular genetic research methods.

Hydrochemistry and Biochemistry of Hydrobionts
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline - review and study issues in the field of hydrochemistry and biochemistry of surface waters, theoretical foundations of hydrochemistry and biochemistry, issues of regional and applied chemistry, knowledge of the most important properties of water solutions, research methods and methods of expression of the composition of natural waters, the main chemical factors affecting the structure and habitats of hydrobionts.

Information-Communication Technologies
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects:ICT role in key sectors of development of society. Microsoft Office Windows Cybersafety. Internet technologies. Cloud and mobile technologies. Multimedia technologies. Smart Technology. E-technologies. Electronic business. E-learning. Electronic government. Information technologies in the professional sphere.

Intensive aquaculture technologies
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline studies a new direction of fisheries, with broad prospects for development. Intensive aquaculture is based on the cultivation of fish at a high planting density by creating favorable conditions for cultivation, mechanization and automation of all production processes and obtaining marketable products throughout the year. Students learn methods of growing fish in pools, cages and recycling systems.

Kazakh (Russian) Language
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description -

Methods of scientific research of hydrobionts
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline - to familiarize with the practical basis of hydrobiological research at the modern level and the acquisition of competence in the use of modern methods of research of aquatic organisms, planning and analysis of research results at different levels of scientific approach: organismal, species, population and ecosystem.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Culture)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Political science)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Psychology)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Sociology)
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - RK1+RK2 (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Module of socio-political knowledge (Sociology/ Political science/ Culture/ Psychology)
  • Number of credits - 8
  • Type of control - RK + Exam (100)
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: to develop the ability to explain and interpret subject knowledge in all fields of science, shaping of the discipline. Sociology and sociological perspectives, social structure, form of policy, organizational structure, institutions, the legal and organizational rules, content, purpose, value, policy, concept and essence of culture, semiotics of culture, psychology of personality, psychology of interpersonal communication will be studied.

Morphology and systematics of fish
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the features of the anatomical and morphological structure of fish as aquatic animals, their relationship with the external environment, the main links in the life cycle of fish, intraspecific and interspecific relationships of fish. As a result of studying this discipline, the student receives professional knowledge of ichthyology, knows the external and internal structure of fish-like and fish, the systematics of fish, is able to determine the species differences of fish.

Philosophy
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form a systematic understanding of philosophy and its main problems and methods in the context of future professional activities. The main content of ontology and metaphysics is considered in the context of the historical development of philosophy; the importance of key worldview concepts in the modern world.

Physical Training
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - РК(с оценкой)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of social and personal competencies of students, ensuring the targeted use of the appropriate means of physical culture and sports for preservation, preparation for professional activities. As a result of studying the discipline, the graduate should know the role of physical culture in human development.

Political Science
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The academic discipline “Political science” forms knowledge of the laws and laws of world politics and modern political processes, explaining the essence and content of the policy of national states, on the basis of ensuring national security and the realization of national interests.

Psychology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of studying the discipline is to provide scientifically grounded training of highly qualified specialists on the basis of studying the fundamental concepts of psychology management, creating the necessary prerequisites for theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important management problems related to the process of professional development.

Sociology
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course presents general questions of theory and history of sociology, methodology and methods of sociological research, special sociological theories. This course is aimed at shaping the sociological imagination of students, basic ideas about the subject and methods of sociological research, topical problems and sociology branches.

Zoology
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course examines the system of diversity of the animal world, their interrelationships with each other and with the surrounding world, studies the ecological features and morpho – anatomical structure of invertebrates and vertebrates. As a result of studying the course, the student develops the ability to describe the structural features of invertebrates and vertebrates, analyze the comparative morphology of the structure of the main taxa of the animal world.

Нistory of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [РК1+MT+РК2+ ГЭК] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to give objective knowledge about the main stages in the development of the history of Kazakhstan from ancient times to the present. Expected learning outcomes: 1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main stages in the development of the history of Kazakhstan; 2) to correlate the phenomena and events of the historical past with the general paradigm of the world-historical development of human society through critical analysis; 3) to possess the skills of analytical and axiological analysis in the study of historical processes and phenomena of modern Kazakhstan; 4) be able to objectively and comprehensively comprehend the immanent features of the modern Kazakh model of development; 5) Systematize and give a critical assessment of historical phenomena and processes in the history of Kazakhstan. During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: Ancient people and the formation of a nomadic civilization, Turkic civilization and the Great Steppe, Kazakhstan in modern times (XVIII - early XX centuries), Kazakhstan as part of the Soviet administrative-command system, Kazakhstan in the world community (1991-2022).

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disciplines

Abais Teaching
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form in future specialists the ability to self-knowledge, the use of Abai's doctrine as the basis of spirituality and intellectuality of modern Kazakhstan, the application of their professional knowledge, understanding and abilities through the prism of humanism and education in order to strengthen the unity of the country and civil solidarity of society.The following will be studied: the concept of the teachings of Abai; sources of teaching; components of Abai's doctrine; categories of Abai's doctrine; measuring instruments of the teachings of Abai; the essence and meaning of Abai’s doctrine.

Al-Farabi and Modernity
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of the discipline: to form students' ideas about the scientific and philosophical heritage of the great Turkic thinker Abu Nasr al-Farabi in developing the world and national culture. Learning outcomes: explain the main philosophical contents al-Farabi's heritage and his influence on the formation of Turkic philosophy; influence European Renaissance.

Aquafarm Design
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline studies the structure of various types of fish farms, the technology of designing new and reconstructing existing fish farms, teaches students the correct choice of a site for the construction of enterprises, working with fish standards, the basics of a mathematical approach when choosing a fish production technology, тhey master the methods of drawing up design and estimate documentation for the design of aquafarms and fish factories.

Aquariums and Artificial cultivation breeding of feed
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline studies ecosystem modeling with the basics of aquadesign in aquariums, introduces students to methods of artificial cultivation of live feeds for the purposes of fish farming and aquaculture. As a result of mastering the course, students are proficient in manufacturing technologies for various types of aquariums, possess skills in keeping and breeding fish, growing invertebrates in an aquarium

Assessment of the state of aquatic bioresources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies environmental principles and requirements for planning measures for the conservation of aquatic biological resources and their habitat. Based on ichthyological studies and detailed information about the state of aquatic biological resources and reservoirs within the estimated zone of possible negative impact. As a result of mastering the course, the student knows the methods of conducting surveys, examinations, and damage assessment during illegal extraction of biological resources.

Biology of fish development
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course examines the patterns of ontogenetic development of various systematic groups of fish, factors affecting embryogenesis, macro-and micromorphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes occurring in the body during development at all stages of fish ontogenesis.As a result of studying the discipline, students develop the following abilities: to determine all the stages of individual development of fish, the processes of morphogenesis, growth and differentiation of the sex of fish.

Ecology and Human Life Safety
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form a number of key competencies based on modern environmental management concepts that implement the principles of harmonious optimization of the conditions for human interaction with nature, including in the process of tourist and recreational activities.The following will be studied: the principles of sustainable development, conservation and reproduction of natural resources to ensure the safety of human life, methods for assessing and minimizing risks, protecting against dangers, including during travel, measures to eliminate the consequences of accidents, anthropogenic disasters, natural disasters, environmental protection and rational environmental management.

Ecology of fish nutrition
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline studies the features of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract of fish and fish nutrition in natural reservoirs, forage resources and forage capacity of the reservoir, forage base of fish and food supply. Teaches students the methods of determining the qualitative and quantitative composition of the food lump, processing the material on fish nutrition, determining secondary products (zooplankton, zoobenthos) and the degree of its use by fish.

Entrepreneurship
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: to form basic knowledge in the field of theory and practice of creating your own business, necessary for the formation of: an economic way of thinking. The internal and external environment of business entrepreneurship are considered; state regulation and the role of the state for the business environment

Fish breeding in aquaculture
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course examines the peculiarities of the organization of breeding work at aquaculture enterprises. As a result of mastering the course, the student knows the theoretical foundations of breeding work with industrial aquaculture facilities. Owns the methodology of selection, culling of material. Understands the methods of selection and selection in breeding, the basics of maintaining a clean line, breeding high-value fish breeds. Evaluates the quality of fish producers by the quality of offspring.

Fish physiology with the basics of aquatic toxicology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the physiology of hydrobionts in various conditions of the aquatic environment, the sources and composition of toxic substances, their effect on the systems and organs of fish at different stages of development and growth, the responses of the body of fish to intoxication As a result of mastering the course, students form knowledge of the main directions and methods of ichthyotoxicological studies, is able to control the reservoir, due to economic human activity.

Fundamentals of hydraulic engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the design and operation of hydraulic structures, environmental and sanitary requirements for land plots for the construction of hydraulic structures, provides knowledge and skills in choosing the design and location of hydraulic structures, calculating the structure of the desired pond fund, tracing water supply and drainage channels, drawing up water management balance, working with topographic maps and master plans.

Lake commercial fish farming and recreational aquaculture
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the current state and hydrological regime of lakes, patterns of development and functioning of natural hydroecosystems. The issues of recreational aquaculture, the use of pond area for the organization of amateur and sport fishing are considered. Students master methods of lake and recreational fish farming, own technologies for growing various types of fish in lakes and recreational systems.

Legal Bases of Corruption Control
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form a responsible attitude and the ability to demonstrate in practice the application of the principles and norms of anti-corruption legislation in order to prevent corruption offenses, to form intolerance towards corruption, an anti-corruption culture in everyday life and at the workplace, civil liability. The following will be studied: anti-corruption legislation, the system and activities of anti-corruption subjects, causes and conditions conducive to corruption, anti-corruption policy, international experience in combating corruption.

Management in aquaculture
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course provides an insight into the principles of effective management of a modern fish farming enterprise. Studies the peculiarities of the organization and production planning of fisheries enterprises, the combination of modern methods and forms of production and sales management in order to increase their efficiency and increase profitability. Students master the methods of calculating the economic efficiency of farming and the cost of the grown product.

Occupational health in aquaculture
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the sanitary and hygienic characteristics of water bodies suitable for growing and breeding hydrobionts, hygiene of reproduction of commercial fish, hygiene of mechanization and automation of production processes, personal hygiene of employees of aquaculture enterprises, management personnel who ensure the production of products that meet the requirements of the standard.

Reproduction of natural fish stocks
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course studies the state of fish stocks in natural reservoirs. Examines the factors affecting the fish population, identifies patterns of depletion of commercial fish stocks. Studies the possibilities of reproduction of commercial species such as sturgeon, salmon, carp fish. The student has professional skills in reproduction of various types of fish in fish hatcheries and on shore lines

Scientific Research Methods
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Objective - to develop skills in cognitive activity in the field of science. To use methods of scientific research for understanding and assimilating information. To be able to describe the object of research. To master methods of search, processing of scientific information, systematization, analysis, synthesis to obtain an objective content of scientific knowledge. To apply analytical and practical research methods and argumentation systems for justification, assertion, evaluation.

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INTERNSHIPS

Pre-Diploma
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - TThe objective is form the ability to consolidate the theoretical knowledge, analytical and managerial skills, collecting material for the diploma work. The following will be studied: analysis of enterprises' performance effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages of enterprises, list of partners, agreements, contracts, arrangement of meetings, negotiations, recruitment of personnel, team work.

Professional (educational-field) practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description -

Professional (production) practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice is to form professional knowledge in the field of the chosen specialty, to consolidate the theoretical knowledge obtained in the disciplines of the directions and special disciplines of the program, to master the necessary professional competencies in the chosen direction of specialized training. The practice is designed to create conditions for the formation of practical competencies.

Data for 2021-2024 years