Master degree program
Geospatial Environmental Management

Geospatial Environmental Management

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. To classify fundamental and applied problems of management of natural, socio-economic and ecological geosystems of different rank and complexity at the global, regional, local, municipal levels using GIS applications;
ON2. Determine the criteria for the development and implementation of GIS projects to create new areas of significant practical importance in different sectors of the economy;
ON3. Implement the collection, storage and processing of primary information using geoinformation and cartographic methods for a comprehensive study of nature, population and their interaction;
ON4. Develop and design the creation of a DBMS based on primary and secondary geospatial data using programming languages and technologies;
ON5. Apply modern and traditional methods of planning and implementing geographic and geoinformation research in accordance with the tasks set when performing scientific research;
ON6. Use methods of spatial analysis to identify the main problems of nature management, as well as monitor the environment based on the analysis of geoinformation and aerospace materials using GIS;
ON7. Analyze large volumes of cartographic, geoinformation and aerospace data to solve design and survey, production problems, using the methods of geographical analysis;
ON8. Conduct educational, methodological and research work in universities and colleges

Program passport

Speciality Name
Geospatial Environmental Management
Speciality Code
7M05204
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

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.

Innovative Methods of Teaching Geography
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to introduce, develop and use innovative techniques and methods in the process of teaching students. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis for understanding the advanced and modern innovative teacher tools, innovative teaching methods, differentiated learning technologies, the use of GIS technologies in the study and teaching of geographical disciplines.

Management of Scientific Projects
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form systematized basic knowledge in the field of project management among undergraduates and to provide an opportunity, using practical examples and tasks, to consolidate the key skills necessary for the successful management of scientific projects. The discipline is aimed at studying the main stages of the formation of project management, familiarization and study of the terminology used in project management, as well as the principles and standards of project management.

Models in Geography
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for undergraduates in working with geographical scientific models used in geography, such as mathematical-statistical, simulation, optimization and mathematical-cartographic. The discipline is aimed at studying technologies for modeling geographic phenomena, information support for data processing and methods for displaying modeling results.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the competencies of effective independent research work, its organization and planning among undergraduates. The discipline is focused on the formation of undergraduates' knowledge on the organization of scientific and technological activities in the modern world, the ability to conduct independent research in the subject area, master the skills of scientometrics, writing scientific articles, projects, patenting research results.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • 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 purpose of the discipline is to provide scientific training of highly qualified specialists based on the study of fundamental concepts of management psychology, creating prerequisites for a theoretical understanding and practical application of the most important aspects of the field of management in the process of professional formation. The course is aimed at studying the patterns of development and functioning of mental processes, the basics of effective interaction and conflict resolution, self-development and self-presentation.

Sustainable agriculture and food security
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - "Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security" covers strategies for sustainable agricultural development and enhancing food security. Students learn methods for rational land use and organic farming.

Sustainable development of urban areas
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - "Sustainable Development of Urban Areas" examines methods for ensuring sustainability in urban planning and development. Students explore strategies for enhancing the urban environment and increasing ecological sustainability.

Topical issues of geographical education in the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for solving problems of improving the quality of geographical education. The discipline is aimed at studying the methodology, the structure of geographical education, the ability to contribute to a change in the existing methodological system, the modernization of its content, accompanied by standardization processes, the transition to specialized, personally developing training, strengthening its cultural orientation, optimization of methods and technologies for organizing the educational process.

Visualization and Processing of Spatial Data
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to study theoretical and practical methods of processing and visualizing spatial data obtained during field research. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduates' practical skills in digital visualization of spatial data, analyzing the data obtained, and making further forecasts.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Database Management Systems in Geography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of key concepts, methods and tools for modeling systems used in the practical creation of software systems in geography. The discipline is aimed at studying methods for building models for analysis and design of DBMS, issues of applying methods and design tools in building models, as well as using models for analyzing requirements in geographic information systems.

Digital Modeling by Satellite Images
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The objectives of the discipline are to study the principles and varieties of modeling of geographical objects based on remote sensing data and the use of GIS technologies, as well as the goals and stages of creating digital models of different geographical objects in solving various problems and problems of physical and economic geography.

Forecasting of Condition of Natural-Economic System
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the ecological relationship between vegetation and the environment, the structure of the functioning of natural complexes at the topological level, the interaction of the constituent parts of the natural complex and the impact of society on the natural component of landscapes by analyzing the balances of matter and energy. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduate skills in using environmentally oriented methods and tools for the restoration of natural and anthropogenically transformed landscapes; predict the state of landscapes under the influence of environmental factors based on the analysis of landscape conservation indicators.

Geoinformation platforms and web portals
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form theoretical knowledge and practical skills of working with cartographic material in undergraduates using GIS software and geoportals, as well as the ability to manage spatial data from different sources; develop author's scripts and network applications. The discipline is aimed at studying the methodology of processing open spatial data by means of distributed geoinformation systems.

GIS and RS in the management of land resources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course "GIS and RS in the Management of Land Resources" aims to develop effective management skills using GIS and remote sensing technologies. It teaches students how to create models for managing land resources using modern GIS tools.

GIS and RS in the Management of Land Resources of Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study digital methods for managing the land fund and resource availability of the Republic of Kazakhstan, their rational use and further forecasting. The discipline is aimed at developing theoretical and practical skills in undergraduates in using GIS technologies and remote sensing data as a tool for analyzing and managing land resources.

Open GIS sources and distributed database architecture
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to prepare undergraduates for research activities related to the analysis of geospatial information based on GIS technologies, using software processing and analysis of GEODATA. Knowledge and skills gained in the study of this discipline are necessary for participation in research related to the processing and analysis of GEODATA in the field of geography and environmental management.

Payments for Ecosystems Services
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of this discipline is to study the biosphere and its ecosystem services, based on their economic assessment, the introduction of a system of payments for ecosystem services. The discipline is aimed at the formation of a holistic worldview in the field of nature management in the context of countries and regions. Understanding the theoretical and practical issues of the economic valuation of natural capital, establishing a system of payments for ecosystem services.

Principles of sustainable geospatial planning
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - "Principles of Sustainable Geospatial Planning" teaches strategies for sustainable geospatial planning in urban and rural development. Students learn design and planning skills to achieve sustainable development goals.

Remote sensing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop professional skills for undergraduates in applying modern methods and technologies for obtaining, processing and interpreting remote sensing data in geographical research. The discipline is aimed at familiarization with the main sources of obtaining remote sensing data, the principles and methods of processing them and creating thematic maps, qualitative and quantitative assessments of the state of terrestrial ecosystems.

Risk analysis and management of natural disasters using GIS
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - This course covers the use of GIS tools for assessing and managing the risks associated with natural disasters. Masters will develop skills in forecasting disasters, systematically analyzing risks, and planning emergency response measures.

Spatial Data Management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is the formation of theoretical and practical skills for undergraduates in the effective management of spatial data using the functionality of the latest GIS technologies and DBMS; The discipline is aimed at considering the methods and design tools for building models, as well as their systems used in managing spatial data.

Spatial statistics and environmental data analysis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - "Spatial Statistics and Environmental Data Analysis" teaches the use of spatial statistical methods to analyze environmental data. The course enhances skills in assessing and analyzing ecological information.

Sustainable development and geospatial management: global and regional strategies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - "Sustainable Development and Geospatial Management: Global and Regional Strategies" focuses on the use of geospatial technologies in planning for sustainable development. Students explore global and regional strategies for sustainability.

Visualization and Processing of Spatial Data
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to study theoretical and practical methods of processing and visualizing spatial data obtained during field research. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduates' practical skills in digital visualization of spatial data, analyzing the data obtained, and making further forecasts.

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