Master degree program
Natural and Technogenic Risks

Natural and Technogenic Risks

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

to compare different methods of processing geographic and map-based information of the bottom on the basis of the analysis of modern topical problems of regional geosystems;
substantiate the use of innovative methods and promising trends in modern geography for planning scientific research
to predict the manifestation and development of natural and man-made risks to assess their ecological and socio-economic consequences for the society,
to develop new ways of mapping natural and man-made systems based on various methods, including space satellite systems for monitoring and controlling the environment.
theorize the main problems of the theory and methodology of the study of natural and technogenic risks of regional and national scales to identify the causes of their manifestation.
recommend new ideas and methods of using digital technologies in cartographic modeling and forecasting of natural and technogenic systems
organize comprehensive regional and national environmental monitoring and implementation paths to control the ecological state of geosystems;
to assess the results and conclusions of environmental design and forecasting of natural and man-made systems based on the analysis of research and development work

Program passport

Speciality Name
Natural and Technogenic Risks
Speciality Code
7M05210
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

3D modeling of natural-technogenic systems
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: the formation of the ability to apply the methods and algorithms of visualization in GIS geodata for three-dimensional modeling of the PTS. The discipline studies the theoretical foundations and competencies of three-dimensional modeling, analysis of quantitative relationships and patterns of development of PTS, algorithm for constructing spatial data of PTS, types of three-dimensional models of PTS, tools for working with three-dimensional models, the principle of using three-dimensional models.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course forms knowledge about the history and theory of science; on the laws of the development of science and the structure of scientific knowledge; about science as a profession and social institution; оn the methods of conducting scientific research; the role of science in the development of society.

Mapping of environmental risks of natural and technogenic systems in Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to use innovative technologies for the implementation of cartographic aspects in regional, scientific and applied projects. The discipline studies the methods of mapping ecological risks in the geosystems of Kazakhstan, the factors of their emergence, the use of innovative GIS-modeling technologies, the development of data DZ, the development of prognosis, the development of monitoring PTS, the development of PTS.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the subject is to form the ability to plan and conduct scientific research in the field of philology based on knowledge of the theoretical and methodological bases of organizing research activity. The training course forms the research culture of the future specialist. The subject is aimed at studying the methodology of scientific research, modern methods used in philology.

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 - Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. Basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.

Regional and local natural and technogenic systems
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge obtained to solve the problems of natural and man-made systems of regional and local character. The discipline studies the problems of PTS in Kazakhstan, especially the functioning, the impact of anthropogenic factors on natural systems, man-made and environmental risks of regional and local nature, methods of design, modeling and forecasting, forecasting, forecasting.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Ecological forecasting of natural-technogenic systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to formulate the ability to determine the direction of the fight against environmental pollution, improve production to minimize undesirable environmental consequences, rationalize nature management. The course studies the mechanisms of pollutant concentration in the natural environment, the features of their occurrence, the influence of technogenic factors on them, the impact of natural and economic processes, the principles of environmental forecasting, and ways to solve forecast problems.

Geoinformation support for system analysis of natural and technogenic systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to substantiate the identification of diverse types of connections between natural and technogenic systems and their reduction into a single theoretical picture for the application of a geoinformation basis. The course studies the cause of disturbance of natural landscapes, the formation of natural-technogenic systems, the essence of a systematic approach, identifying sources of environmental impact, methods for studying a natural-technical system, a probabilistic-statistical approach, modeling and mapping methods.

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.

Methodological aspects of the geological and geomorphological system of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to develop methodological aspects of geological and geomorphological systems. The discipline studies the modern geological and geomorphological systems of Kazakhstan, the principles and methods for assessing dangerous endogenous and exogenous processes, the use of modern methods of processing and interpreting complex geological and geomorphological data; method of processing and analysis of actual material, modeling of tectonic and geomorphological systems; principles of mapping of geoprocesses, monitoring of geosystems.

Modern problems of natural-technogenic systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to analyze the origin of modern tectonic deformations, their influence on the formation of natural processes. The discipline studies deep geodynamics, the expression of processes at the present stage, the structure of the zone of dynamic influence of faults, human impact on the geological environment, planning measures to reduce the risk of natural disasters, a quantitative approach to studying processes and phenomena, the method of geodynamic zoning

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

Problems of environmental risks in hydro-climatic systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline:to form the theoretical and methodological foundations of scientific research on hydroclimatic systems related to anthropogenic activity. The discipline studies the global problems of the hydroclimatic system, extreme weather conditions, the impact of climate on water resources; adaptation planning, development of environmental measures, monitoring, forecasting and assessment of climate risks, water resources management, solving social problems

Problems of modern geodynamics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of discipline: to form theoretical and methodological bases of scientific researches of Aero-and hydrodynamic processes connected with anthropogenic activity. The discipline studies the global problems of mankind related to the state of the water and air shells of the Earth, General methodological problems of science, modern methods of obtaining and analyzing data, as well as the forecast of the climate system in the future

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

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