PhD program
Hydrology

Hydrology

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. collect, process, analyze and systematize the hydrological database, as well as scientific and technical information on the research topic, select and justify methods and means for the production of hydrological products;
ON2. plan and develop programs of research and technical development in the field of hydrology, hydrological processes, prepare tasks for conducting field research, survey and scientific work by using modern computer and GIS technologies;
ON3. conduct scientific and hydrological expertise of projects to solve scientific, technical and engineering problems of enterprises of natural, economic and water management complexes;
ON4. apply mathematical and numerical methods to modeling hydrological processes, master the methods of geoinformation modeling using data from remote sensing of the Earth and a digital model of the relief (surface);
ON5. evaluate, recommend the results of research based on hydrological, hydraulic and mathematical models of hydrological processes, phenomena and objects for the rational and sustainable use of the country's water resources.
ON6. to justify and explain the causes of regional manifestations in current changes in dangerous hydrological phenomena such as floods, spring flooding, low runoff, surface water in the regions in order to prevent them in the future;
ON7. calculate, analyze the modern perspective (forecast) state of water resources, the regime and quality of water in natural reservoirs, as a source of water supply for industries, population of the country.
ON8. create, develop methods for organizing and conducting experiments, propose new methods and means of water resources management in order to optimize water supply scenarios of natural and economic systems, analyze trends in the dynamics of changes in the hydrochemical composition of river waters

Program passport

Speciality Name
Hydrology
Speciality Code
8D05203
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

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.

Calculation and prediction of spring floods
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is to study formation characteristics, calculation, forecast of spring floods runoff of lowland rivers. Discipline is represents ability formation to apply methods for determining design parameters, runoff characteristics for various types of economic activity. The course is aimed to study: patterns, spring runoff factors of lowland, mountain rivers.

Modern GIS and Earth Remote Sensing Technologies
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is formation of knowledge about the possibilities of using GIS, remote sensing in hydrological research. Discipline is a theoretical course that forms the scientific, methodological views. The course is aimed to study: Initial data, means of spatial analysis of hydrological information, calculations in GIS, Earth remote sensing.

Nature Challenges and Anthropogenic Transformation of Water Resources
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is the study of modern trends in the water resources transformation, its regional manifestations. Discipline is represents the ability formation to analyze the current situation, problems in the main Kazakhstan river basins. The course is aimed to study: changes in global moisture circulation, water resources of rivers.

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 - 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.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Application of the Theory of Stochastic Processes in Hydrology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is the study of the possibilities of random functions theory for analysis, prediction of rivers runoff fluctuations. Discipline is represents application of the theoretical, methodological basis of random functions theory. The course is aimed to study: mathematical methods for smoothing hydrological series; regularity of alternation of low-high-water years.

Hydrochemical and toxicological parameters of main transboundary rivers of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is formation of knowledge about modern methods of calculating quality indicators of surface water bodies, differences in hydrochemical runoff of main transboundary rivers. The course is aimed to study: hydrochemical composition of waters under conditions: natural, hydrological regime, changing the quality of waters of the main transboundary rivers

Modern GIS and Earth Remote Sensing Technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is formation of knowledge about the possibilities of using GIS, remote sensing in hydrological research. Discipline is a theoretical course that forms the scientific, methodological views. The course is aimed to study: Initial data, means of spatial analysis of hydrological information, calculations in GIS, Earth remote sensing.

Modern Methods of Assessment of Erosion and Accounting Sediment Runoff
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose the formation of knowledge about formation features, mode, territorial distribution of solid river runoff. Discipline is represents a theoretical course that forms the scientific and methodological views of students. The course is aimed to study: accounting, justification of anti-erosion, environmental protection measures in the river catchment area.

Multivariate Statistical Methods in Hydrology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is study of multidimensional methods of factor analysis, main components. Discipline is represents ability formation to apply theory of multidimensional statistical methods. The course is aimed to study: model of factor analysis, definition of factor loads, multidimensional distribution of a random variables system, extreme grouping of factors method.

Nature Challenges and Anthropogenic Transformation of Water Resources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is the study of modern trends in the water resources transformation, its regional manifestations. Discipline is represents the ability formation to analyze the current situation, problems in the main Kazakhstan river basins. The course is aimed to study: changes in global moisture circulation, water resources of rivers.

Stochastic Models in Hydrology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Discipline purpose is study of probabilistic models of hydrological processes, possibility of their use in hydrological calculations, forecasts. Discipline is represents formation of the ability to select an approximate model. The course is aimed to study: a stochastic model of fluctuations in annual runoff, methods for modeling interconnected hydrological series.

Data for 2021-2024 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 2021-2024 years