PhD program
Ecology

Ecology

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this program, it is expected that PhDs will be able to:
1. use modern methods of environmental systems analysis for making management decisions related to hazardous waste management;
2. substantiate the economic feasibility of the use of environmentally friendly technologies for various industries;
3. to conduct scientific experiments in the framework of laboratory studies according to a given method based on the latest theories and models in the field of ecology and environmental protection;
4. systematize and interpret scientific theories and concepts of the latest trends in the field of environmental protection for use in the educational process;
5. Differentially apply modern information technologies to ensure environmental safety;
6. calculate environmental and technological risks with the use of new software products and mathematical methods to ensure environmental safety of production;
7. develop recommendations for solving specific environmental problems based on the selection and adaptation of models for the management of environmental components;
8. develop programs for the effective management of natural resources and the stabilization of the environment;
9. to predict the directions of development of ecosystems under the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors to further prevent environmental pollution;
10. carry out original research based on the synthesis of new ideas, the results of which will be published in refereed publications for the further advancement of scientific research;
11. to set goals, develop design and technologies for field research in solving specific problems of fundamental ecology;
12. present scientific applied results to the wide scientific community and employers.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Ecology
Speciality Code
8D05207
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 is to form professional competence and expand the communicative competence associated with analytical textual activity; to develop the skills of pragmatic thinking in doctoral students, the ability to analyze and correctly select the desired form of representation, depending on the goals and conditions of communication. The objectives of the discipline are to introduce the features of academic genres (annotation, abstract, analytical review, as well as messages about a scientific event (conference)); to determine the main goals of analytical text processing; to teach to analyze texts on professional topics. Studying the course will allow doctoral students to carry out professional activities related to searching for information in scientific databases, analyzing and referencing texts, working with various genres of academic writing; performing a comparative analysis of the scientific text in Russian and English to develop the ability to overcome socio-cultural difficulties caused by ignorance of the specifics of the English-language scientific style.

Bioenergy of living organisms
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Introduction to doctoral students with modern theoretical knowledge and scientific achievements of energy conversion in living systems, the structural and functional organization of cell membranes, the main energy-storing and energy-consuming processes and reactions occurring inside cells and associated with the vital functions of the body. Forming an idea about the possibilities of applying the acquired knowledge of the bioenergy of living organisms in professional activities, which is an integral stage in the development of professional skills and competencies of students in accordance with the requirements of the educational program.

Management of environmental quality
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to control the compliance of the developed projects and technical documentation with the environmental quality regulations, to use management technologies in the field of environmental protection activities. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral candidate will be able to: - to substantiate and explain the main modern trends in the field of ecology and environmental protection, theoretical and applied aspects of ecology; principles, methods, methods, means that form the basis of scientific and applied activities at all stages of the formation of creative solutions: from the formulation of laboratory and experimental studies, to their practical implementation; - apply a complex of acquired knowledge and skills in managing environmental safety of production, promoting environmental programs in legislative, governmental, regional institutions and local governments; - apply the main modern trends in the field of ecology and environmental protection, theoretical and applied aspects of ecology in professional activities; - compile, calculate and evaluate integrative scientific models of the global environmental crisis; - operate with environmental concepts and categories related to the regulation of environmental protection activities; - to promote innovative technological, social and cultural development within the academic and professional context. Discipline has its own subject, terminology and research methods. When studying the discipline, the following topics will be considered: International and national norms and standards of environmental quality; Methods of laboratory and field studies of ecosystem components; Methods of environmental management, taking into account possible risks

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 this discipline is to master the basics of the methodology of scientific research, consideration of different levels of scientific knowledge. Study of the stages of conducting research, including the selection of the direction of research, staging of scientific and technical problems, conducting theoretical and experimental research, recommendations for formalization of the formulation The course is also aimed at reviewing the basics of inventive work, patent search and sample plan for a PhD dissertation

System Analysis in Ecology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of teaching the discipline is to form the ability to process environmental information on the basis of system analysis methods, to model and predict changes in natural and natural-man-made ecosystems of varying degrees of complexity. In the study of the discipline are considered: recommendations of system analysis for the choice of a model or system of models for modeling the natural environment

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Ecological and economic management of natural resources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of teaching the discipline - to form the ability to plan and organize work on the implementation of environmental measures, to count their economic efficiency, to carry out the procedure of environmental management. In the study of the discipline are considered: environmental management system; methods assessment of natural resource potential; economic efficiency of environmental protection measures.

Environmentally Clean Technologies in Production
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of teaching the discipline is to form the ability to identify environmental problems associated with the production of various types of products and to be able to solve them through the use of environmentally friendly and resource-saving technologies. In the study of the discipline are considered: features of the organization of low-waste or non-waste production, innovative technologies for the use of renewable and inexhaustible natural resources, estimation of waste-free production by raw materials and energy balances.

Management of natural and technogenic risks
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline - the formation of theoretical and methodological basis for risk assessment of objects and processes of the technosphere for the development of systems of management. The course examines the basics of system analysis, risk modeling and processes; development and implementation of systems risk management; use of software products that provide analysis, assessment and risk management.

Modern Approaches to the Waste Management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to organize waste management systems based on modern technologies, to evaluate the effectiveness of measures that reduce the amount of waste. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral candidate will be able to: - organize waste management systems based on modern technologies; - assess the effectiveness of waste reduction measures; - develop waste management programs for enterprises; - develop methods for the treatment of industrial and household waste, secondary raw materials; - identify and analyze causal relationships of interaction between society and nature in the field of waste management; - apply research methods in the field of waste management; - develop methodologies for the economic assessment and compensation of accumulated damage when disposing of waste on land and enterprises when justifying investments; - select and apply new waste management mechanisms based on international experience. Discipline has its own subject, terminology and research methods. When studying the discipline, the following topics will be considered: The need and problems of waste management in the Republic of Kazakhstan; Global waste management experience; General requirements for waste management; Economic, social and environmental damage from industrial waste, their assessment; Integrated waste management system; Enterprise waste management; Legislative framework in the field of waste management; Methods of economic regulation in the field of waste management; Priority directions of the state policy in the field of waste management; Management decisions related to hazardous waste management; The choice of waste disposal methods and their impact on cost; Comparison of options for fees for disposal and recycling; The concept of waste-free production, problems and prospects for its development in the Republic of Kazakhstan; Transboundary movement of waste; Hierarchy of waste management.

Natural and urbanized ecosystems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to assess and apply modern concepts of urban environmental planning and design, environmental management in an urban setting. When studying the discipline, the following topics will be considered: Patterns of functioning of ecological systems in urban environments; Concepts of ecological urban planning according to the strategy of sustainable development of mankind; Natural and anthropogenic ecological processes in urban complexes and possible ways of their regulation and other.

Strategy of Environmental Security
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to analyze the mechanisms of formation of an effective state environmental policy in Kazakhstan, to assess the current state of environmental safety. When studying the discipline, the following topics will be considered: The functions of state environmental safety authorities; Methods of system management of geoprocesses; Legal support of environmental safety and other.

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