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Virology

Virology

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1) to formulate scientific problems in the field of virology, interpreting modern scientific achievements in this area, selecting modern methodology and technology for their solution;
2) to draw up documents for obtaining sanitary and epidemiological conclusions for various bioobjects and biomaterials as a result of applied research in order to prevent potential biological threats, using knowledge in the field of Kazakhstani and international legislation on ensuring biological safety for inactivation of infectious agents, biosecurity of personnel and the environment;
3) to create management systems for biological safety levels in order to recognize, control and study potential virological threats based on the creation of models for predicting the possible consequences of the release of an infectious agent into the environment to calculate the effectiveness of possible anti-epidemic measures;
4) to develop strategies and research programs in the field of virology for government organizations, firms, enterprises, companies and institutions of biological, medical, environmental and agricultural profiles, using innovative project management based on modern theories and molecular methods of virological analysis in related research areas;
5) to develop new methods, technologies and innovative products to solve relevant problems of biomedicine, agriculture, ecology, food industry as a result of fundamental research based on methods of laboratory diagnostics of viral infections, Omics technologies, identification of viral markers based on immune responses;
6) to develop antiviral drugs, vaccines for the treatment and prevention of viral infectious diseases based on virological, molecular biological, immunological and biotechnological methods;
7) to evaluate the practical value of antiviral drugs used in medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, food industry on the basis of monitoring the functional states of organisms (plants, animals, and human);
8) to make expert opinions on scientific projects in the field of virology, new products, biological products based on critical thinking and practical understanding in the field of modern virological research.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Virology
Speciality Code
8D05110
Faculty
Biology and Biotechnology

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to form the ability to present the results of work performed in the form of scientific and technical reports, publications in journals. To improve oral and written scientific competence for effective communication in society. The features of the formal and academic language are studied.

Biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Within the discipline, issues related to the levels of biosafety, engineering systems of biosecurity of personnel and the environment, methods of inactivation of infectious agents, personal protective equipment for personnel, calculations of "epidemic trajectories", "losses from an epidemic" taking into account possible limitations of human and material resources, state the legal framework for regulation in this area and the creation of a stable system that ensures the country's biosafety, basic concepts of ethics in pathogen research; the convention on the prohibition of bioweapons, its development, the ethical obligations of the researcher will be considered.

Biostatistics and methods of molecular virology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - This discipline covers statistical data processing and methods for isolating and typing viruses, rapid and accelerated diagnosis of viral infections, solid-phase immunosorbent methods, immunofluorescence methods, and cytological methods.

Molecular mechanisms of viral diseases
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form ideas about the structure of viral genomes, the principles of the molecular basis of diagnosis, prevention and treatment caused by viruses. The structure of the virus particle and the molecular mechanisms of viral diseases are studied.

Molecular virology method
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability and apply modern methods of molecular virology using various biological objects. Methods for studying the biological and physico-chemical properties of viruses based on molecular hybridization of nucleic acids - point hybridization, polymerase chain reaction, primary and transferable cell culture lines.

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 develop the ability to apply modern methods of molecular virology and to master the skills of laboratory research methods using various experimental models. Methods based on molecular hybridization of nucleic acids, methods for detecting viral proteins and nucleic acids are being studied.

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Applied aspects of virology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - A very important area of applied virology is the acquisition of knowledge about viruses and their genomes for solving problems of biotechnology. The main aspects of applied virology are: principles for the diagnosis of viral infections, identification of viral markers using immune responses, methods of laboratory diagnosis of viral infections, metagenics and imagery. Measures to prevent and control the diseases caused by these viruses.

Bacteriophages in the treatment of bacterial infections
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - During the course, following issues will be considered: the discovery and creation of bacteriophages, their mechanisms of action, classification, areas of application, form of release and the main drugs used for bacteriophages. Also, the possibility of using bacteriophages in the therapy and prevention of infectious diseases.

Biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to evaluate infectious bioagents by the degree of danger. The biosafety levels, biosecurity engineering systems, personnel and the environment, basic concepts of ethics in pathogen research are studied.

Immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to use knowledge in the field of immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy of viral infections. Consider the modern theories of immunity, the role of immunoglobulins in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of viral infections, autoimmune antibodies and action of interferons.

Molecular mechanisms of viral diseases
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - При изучении дисциплины будут рассмотрены вопросы разделов таксономии вирусов, медицинской вирусологии и молекулярной биологии в применении к вирусологии, которые имеют отношение к пониманию строения вирусной частицы, геномики вирусов, репликационного цикла вирусов в клетке, молекулярных основ диагностики, профилактики и лечения вызываемых вирусами болезней для создания целостного представления о вирусах и вызываемых ими болезнях.

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.

Research practice
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of research practice is to develop the doctoral skills and abilities to conduct qualified research in the chosen direction, to use scientific methods in research, analyze, summarize and use the results. Practice forms the ability to abstract thinking, analysis, synthesis, the ability to prepare and conduct scientific seminars, conferences, preparation and editing of scientific publications, etc.

Teaching intershop
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of pedagogical practice is to study the basics of pedagogical and educational work in higher education institutions, mastering the pedagogical skills of certain types of training in the disciplines of the profile corresponding to the direction of training. Practice forms the ability to set educational goals, select the type, type of occupation, the use of various forms of organization of educational activities of doctoral students

Data for 2022-2025 years