PhD program
Cartography

Cartography

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the methods of study, information support for research in the field of cartography, geoinformatics;
2. Demonstrate the ability to conceive, plan, implement and apply the cartography research process with scientific certainty;
3. Create, develop, implement a comprehensive process of scientific research and trends in the development of special activities for the production of scientific knowledge in the field of cartographic research, in a historically changing socio-cultural context;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of information sources and understanding of the modern scientific paradigm in the field of cartography and the dynamics of its development, the system of methodological principles and methodological techniques of cartographic research and analysis.
5. Create a project based on the technical specifications in the field of cartography in accordance with the regulatory and technical documentation. To carry out scientific and technical expertise of new methods of cartographic work and technical documentation;
6. Adapt topographic, geodetic and cartographic materials using GIS technologies to study the natural resource potential of the country, individual regions and regions for the purpose of rational nature management;
7. Analyze and systematize the global features of designing thematic maps using navigation systems; formulate the features of designing and compiling thematic maps for the regional level.
8. Develop a monitoring program for environmental control based on topographic and geodetic, cartographic materials, remote sensing and GIS technologies;
9. Present an analysis strategy, to argue for a system of indicators for the development and implementation of an organization's strategy aimed at ensuring competitiveness in the specialty. Participate in the development and implementation of resource-saving programs at enterprises.
10. The ability to independently acquire knowledge through information technology and the use of new knowledge and skills in practice, including in new areas of social and public spheres;
11. The ability to independently learn new research methods, change the research and scientific production profile of their professional activities.
12. Тhe ability to interact with colleagues, the wider scientific community and society as a whole, and contribute – in scientific and professional contexts – to technological, social and cultural progress.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Cartography
Speciality Code
8D07303
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to compile analytical descriptions and assessments of the main world and domestic problems, the methodology and technology of modern mapping, their scientific and applied areas and meanings. The discipline studies the actual problems of the modern academic description of the methodology and technology of modern mapping, their relationships with geoinformation methods and technologies, means of studying and identifying relationships with other scientific and applied disciplines.

Computer processing of satellite images
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline: to form the ability to develop a structured analysis of the main types of satellite imagery and computer processing using GIS to solve scientific and applied tasks. The discipline studies remote sensing data and programs for processing them, types of satellite images, their visualization in various programs, opportunities to improve the spatial resolution of various types of satellite images, and classification of satellite images.

Methodology and Technology of Modern Mapping
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of «Methodology and technology of modern mapping» - to formulate the analytical approaches to the main world and national problems, methodology and technology of modern mapping; - to formulate the actual problems of the methodology and technology of modern mapping; - explain the development of cartography in connection with the globalization of scientific research and geographic information systems; - use the methods and techniques associated with modern mapping of scientific disciplines; - solve cartographic methods of scientific and applied problems in the field of regional management of economic problems. During the study of the discipline doctoral students will learn following aspects: аctual problems of the methodology and technology of modern mapping, their emergence, links with geographic information methods and technologies, methods and tools for studying and identifying their relationships with other scientific and applied disciplines, including managerial and environmental ones

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.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the skills of conducting independent research work using modern research methods, developing the ability to analyze, summarize the results and summarize the results of research and creative activities. Upon successful completion of this module, doctoral students should be able to: - collect, analyze scientific and technical information, domestic and foreign experience on the research topic; - design and carry out comprehensive research in the field of land management; - participate in the work of Kazakhstan and international research teams to solve scientific and scientific-educational problems; - independently carry out research activities in the field of land management using modern research methods and information and communication technologies; - develop technical specifications for scientific research; - choose the necessary research methods, modify existing ones and develop new research methods in the field of land management; - solve specific problems in land management based on the analysis of scientific research results.

Unified theory of geoimages
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of studying the discipline: Formation of a system of knowledge, skills and abilities for structuring the analysis of the theory of geoimages, factors and sources of their construction, their scientific and applied aspects for the study and solution of geospatial problems using methods and techniques of spatial modeling and GIS technologies Description: The content of the discipline includes consideration of various types of geoimages as spatio-temporal, scaled, generalized models of earthly objects or processes, presented in graphical form, their properties, the methodology of their construction and use for scientific and practical purposes

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Cartographic modeling of urban areas
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to develop the ability to develop analytical approaches to modern methods of cartographic study of urbanized space, to monitor and map modeling of urbanized systems in order to identify trends in their development. The discipline studies urbanized territories as the basis of global and regional changes in ecosystems, mapping of urban territories as one of the most important and relevant areas of modern cartography.

Modern cartographic production - structure and information base
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to analyze the structure of modern cartographic production and its information base for building a design basis for cartographic works of various subjects, scale and purpose. The discipline studies the structure, content and information sources of modern cartographic production – remote sensing materials and satellite images, data from drones and electronic geodetic surveys, Internet sources, etc.

Modern Information Base of Production of Maps
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to develop the ability to analyze the sources of information necessary for the design and construction of cartographic works of various themes, scales and goals. The discipline studies information sources for the production of cartographic works, remote sensing materials and space surveys, drone survey data, electronic geodetic survey data, Internet sources, etc.; formation and structuring of a common database of information sources.

Monitoring and modeling of the dynamics of natural - technogenic processes
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose: 1 to evaluate the results of space monitoring to identify and predict natural and technogenic processes; 2 to assess, using remote sensing data, the degree of danger and development of natural and technogenic processes, and associated with them, changes in the environment, its components; 3 to evaluate the benefits of aerospace information in monitoring land cover degradation; 4 to evaluate the benefits of Earth remote sensing techniques for monitoring filtration and flooding processes from hazardous industrial clarifiers; 5 demonstrate a systematic understanding of the prospects of using geographic information systems (GIS) in the study of natural and technogenic processes to predict the possibilities for the development and use of geosystems. The discipline studies space monitoring of the dynamics of natural and man-made processes on different types of land and its determining factors and sources, direct and indirect signs of identification of geodynamic processes on maps of various contents and satellite images.

Space monitoring of geodynamic processes
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of the discipline: to develop the ability to develop approaches to the possibilities of mapping the morphodynamics of various types of land and its determining factors and sources, to identify geodynamic processes on maps and satellite images. The discipline studies cartographic problems of geomorphodynamics of different types of land and its determining factors and sources, identification of geodynamic processes on maps of various contents and satellite images.

Space monitoring of urban land
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose: 1 evaluate modern ideas and concepts in research and mapping of city areas; 2 to demonstrate a systematic understanding of exogenous geomorphic dynamics of various types of developed, including city lands; 3 to formulate the factors and sources determining the ecological condition of city lands; 4 to identify the state of development of city lands on maps and images of different scale and resolution using direct and indirect indicators; 5 to develop methods and techniques for cartographic visualization of information on various problems of the state and development of city lands; 6 to design various types of cartographic models of city lands of Kazakhstan Discipline studies city areas as causes of global changes occurring on the planet, including spatial and temporal changes in ecosystems, mapping of city areas

Data for 2022-2025 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

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 2022-2025 years