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Physics

Physics

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Pedagogical Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this educational program, it is expected that undergraduates will be able to:
1. ON1 – to set, to obtain data with an estimate of measurement errors and interpret the results of the experiment in the fields of theoretical physics, thermal physics, plasma physics and medical physics;
2. ON2 – to explain the experimental data obtained using modern theories and the involvement of physical models, phenomena and processes;
3. ON3- freely operate with computer programs, mathematical and numerical methods for the compilation of models and calculations of phenomena and processes in the fields of theoretical physics, thermal physics, plasma physics and medical physics;
4. ON4- to build graphs, dependencies of various parameters of physical systems;
5. ON5- to critical to evaluate the results of calculations, research and experiments, to make a report on the work performed;
6. ON6 - to substantiate the scientific results on a specific physical problem in order to achieve joint goals and accomplish tasks;
7. ON7 - effectively demonstrate the skills and express in the most digestible form of their knowledge to the audience;
8. ON8-to use modern educational technology and take into account the psychological and age characteristics of the audience when presenting materials;
9. ON9-to evaluate learning outcomes using modern technologies;
10. ON10- to organize and motivate students to obtain optimal learning outcomes;
11. ON11- to use distance learning technologies with the use of innovative techniques.
ON12-to understand the nature and social significance of their future profession, to show a steady interest in it, to achieve the proper level of physical fitness necessary for the development of professional skills in the process of learning in the university.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Physics
Speciality Code
7M01501
Faculty
of Physics and Technology

disciplines

Active methods in educational technologies
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Цель дисциплины - сформировать у магистрантов готовность к использованию активных и интерактивных методов в образовательных технологиях при преподавании физики, а также способность грамотно их структурировать и применять в педагогической практике. В рамках курса рассматриваются подходы, направленные на повышение учебной активности, развитие критического мышления, самостоятельности и исследовательских навыков обучающихся.

Actual Problems of Modern Physics
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the ability to interpret fundamental physical theories and laws, to analyze current problems of modern physics. Discipline summary: the formation of a holistic view of the history of the development of modern physics, its basic laws and principles, the limits of applicability of fundamental physical theories and their practical application.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form practical skills in various types of speech activity in a foreign language. The training course builds the ability to perceive, understand and translate information in the modern global space, participate in scientific events to test their own research. The discipline is aimed at improving competencies in accordance with international standards of foreign language education.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to be considered on the basis of historical dynamics and in a historically changing socio - cultural context. Introduces the problems of the phenomenon of Science, which is a subject of special philosophical analysis, forms knowledge about the history and theory of Science, the laws of the development of Science and the structure of scientific knowledge, the features of science as a specialty and social institution, the role of Science in the development of society.

Modern methods of teaching in High Education Schools
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the ability to conduct classes in physics in universities based on student-centered and project-oriented approaches that are characteristic of modern teaching methods. Discipline summary: reforms in the system of higher education; promising modern and traditional methods of teaching physics at the university, the possibility of strategic planning of the educational process; advantages and disadvantages of the implementation of credit technology, ways to adapt the credit system in the universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the ability to apply practical skills in the organization and planning of scientific research. The discipline studies: forms and methods of planning, organization and design of scientific articles and dissertations; forms of summarizing the results of scientific research in presentations, speeches, projects, articles.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.

Psychology of Management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course reveals the subject, the basic principles of management psychology, personality in managerial interactions, personal behavior management, psychology of managing group phenomena and processes, psychological characteristics of the leader's personality, individual management style, psychology of influence in management activities, conflict management.

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Computer Technologies in Physical Sciences and Education
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop the ability to apply knowledge of using computer technologies in education and to create computer-based physical models. The course explores application of computer technologies in education, particularly in teaching physics. It covers methods for creating computer-based physical models, multimedia, electronic resources, design of laboratory work.

Elements of STEM Education in Physics Teaching
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to develop students' professional competencies through mastering the theoretical foundations of STEM education, its core principles, and methodological approaches. The course explores project-based approaches for planning and conducting physics lessons and elective courses, methods for developing STEM boxes, and effective strategies for utilizing educational resources

Entrepreneurship in Education and Physical Science
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the system of knowledge about the organizational foundations of entrepreneurship in education, necessary for subsequent successful practical work in the field of physical science and educational activities. Discipline summary: the educational standards and the organizational, legal mechanisms for ensuring and regulating entrepreneurship in the field of physics and education, directions for the commercialization of educational and scientific activities.

Interdisciplinary connections of Physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to practice knowledge of interdisciplinary connections in teaching physics to achieve their internal unity. Discipline summary: the interdisciplinary connections of physics with other subjects and ways of their implementation in the education system.

Methodical planning of the course “Physics”
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to develop educational and methodological activities of various nature and adapt them to the learning environment. Discipline summary: the features of the multilingual didactic environment, the structure and design of the educational and methodological complex in teaching physics in multilevel educational institutions; the methods of adaptation and communication of the teacher and methodologist in society.

Methodological and Didactic Foundations for Teaching “Electricity and Magnetism” and “Atomic Physics”
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop methodological, didactic competencies necessary for effective teaching of key sections of physics — "Electricity and Magnetism" and "Atomic Physics", taking into account the scientific logic of the content, common learning difficulties, and modern educational requirements. Сourse explores the structure and logical organization of these physics topics.

Methodological foundations of "Mechanics and Molecular Physics"
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop the deep understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanics and molecular physics, as well as a methodological foundation for analyzing, explaining, and teaching these branches of physics. The course covers key concepts, laws, models, and principles underlying the motion of bodies, interactions, thermodynamics, molecular-kinetic theory.

Methodology of applying artificial intelligence in physics teaching
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills in application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the teaching of physics. This course explores the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to applying artificial intelligence tools in physics education to enhance the quality, efficiency, and personalization of the learning process.

Methodology of Physical Experiments in HES
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to practice the methodology of conducting a physical experiment in the university. Discipline summary: the main methods of conducting a modern physical experiment at a university and their classification, including the possibility of its virtualization; an objective assessment of the material and technical equipment of physical laboratories.

Methodology of Physics Experiment in schools
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop students' professional competencies in organizing and conducting school physics experiments, to enhance skills in planning, performing, analysing, and interpreting experimental results with consideration of students' age characteristics and educational standards. Course examines methodology for preparing and conducting demonstration, frontal, laboratory experiments in school physics practice.

Methods of Computer Simulation of Physical Processes
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form skills to apply computer modeling techniques when studying physical processes. Discipline summary: the numerical methods in physics, software packages and algorithms for solving physical problems; basic methods for creating computer models for the implementation of physical processes; evaluation of their performance.

Methods of Solving Problems in Physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim of course: to develop systematic approach to solving physics problems, and to enhance their skills in analysis, modeling, and reasoned explanation of physical phenomena through problems of varying complexity. The course studies the classification and methodology of solving different types of physics problems, including qualitative, quantitative, experimental, and Olympiad-level tasks.

Modern technologies for online teaching of physics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form skills to apply computer modeling techniques when studying physical processes. Discipline summary: the numerical methods in physics, software packages and algorithms for solving physical problems; basic methods for creating computer models for the implementation of physical processes; evaluation of their performance.

The assessing methods of knowledge and skills for physics learning control
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to differentiate theoretical knowledge of assessment methods and implement them in the educational process. Discipline summary: the methods for assessing and monitoring learning outcomes, Dublin descriptors, competencies generated; feedback evaluation criteria.

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