Master degree program
Geomatics and Spatial Planning

Geomatics and Spatial Planning

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1. To classify theoretical 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 geographic information systems.
ON2. Assess the current state and ways of integrating geographic information systems and aerospace sensing using fundamental concepts of geographical science;
ON3. To rank the processing of geographic information and to visualize complex studies of nature, population and their interactions on various geographic information systems.
ON4. Own methods and technologies for the implementation of scientific projects and geographical research for use in various sectors of the economy;
ON5. Apply methods of geoinformation mapping and spatial analysis to solve problems to improve the quality of life of the population and urban planning.
ON6. Use statistical data 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. Determine the main goals and objectives when organizing geographic research and integrating GIS into them to optimize and structure the obtained spatial data
ON8. Analyze and compare large volumes of geoinformation and aerospace data with field research materials using the methods of geographical analysis to solve design and survey, production problems;
ON9. Use the skills of working with information from various sources to solve professional problems, understand, present and critically analyze basic information in geography and geoinformatics.
ON10. Apply methods of geographic research for processing, analyzing and synthesizing geographic information.
ON11. Enter into communication in oral and written forms in Kazakh, Russian, foreign languages for interpersonal, intercultural and professional communication;
ON12. Apply innovative methods of teaching geographic information and geographical disciplines in universities;

Program passport

Speciality Name
Geomatics and Spatial Planning
Speciality Code
7M05219
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

Foreign Language (Professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT1+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 - Purpose: Understanding of modern philosophy as a system of scientific knowledge, including worldview in rational-theoretical comprehension. The discipline includes aspects of the evolution and development of scientific thinking, historical moments, the contribution of scientists and scientific schools to the formation of science, and ethical and social aspects of scientific activity.

Introduction to Geomatics
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT1+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is the formation of in-depth knowledge and theoretical and methodological foundations of the geomatic areas of cartography, remote sensing and geographic information systems, including: history of maps and mapping; card design; data collection procedures; display and analysis of digital data and their integration into various fields of geomatics.

New trends in teaching GIS and remote sensing
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT1+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study innovative methods of teaching geoinformation disciplines, the peculiarities of introducing MOOCs when teaching GIS and remote sensing data in universities. The discipline is aimed at developing the skills of traditional and distance teaching methods.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Researchs
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the skills of undergraduates in the organization and planning of scientific research, projects in the field of geographical and geoinformation sciences. The discipline is aimed at studying the main stages of research activities, as well as familiarization with the legislative acts governing the relationship between participants in scientific and technical projects.

Pedagogy of Higher Education
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT1+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: To provide pedagogical theories and practical strategies for effective teaching in higher education, fostering critical thinking, and academic success. The course explores instructional methods, curriculum design, assessment techniques, and classroom management strategies preparing educators to create inclusive and stimulating learning environments.

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.

Socio-demographic Processes in Kazakhstan: Spatial (regional) Analysis
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the patterns of socio-demographic processes in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the trends of their development and implementation. The discipline is aimed at developing the skills of analyzing migration, socio-demographic processes and urbanization in the Republic of Kazakhstan among master’s students.

Spatial data management
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT1+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the skills of undergraduates to effectively manage spatial data using the functionality of the latest GIS technologies and DBMS; The discipline is aimed at considering methods and design tools when building models, as well as their systems used in managing spatial data.

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disciplines

Application of Geographic Information Systems in Human Development Research
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the development of human capital, assess the quality of life of the population using GIS technologies. The discipline is aimed at developing the skills of master students to analyze the development of the quality of life, socio-demographic indicators of human development, using geographic information systems.

Economic-geographical Assessment of Natural Resources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study theoretical knowledge in the economic aspect of the rational use of natural resources. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduates' skills in the competent distribution of natural resources, taking into account the tasks of the state and the world market.

Geoinformation Analysis in Landscape and Ecological Design
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the theoretical foundations of landscape-ecological design for the ecological-geographical justification of the placement of design objects using GIS. The discipline is aimed at the formation of knowledge about the principles of landscape-ecological optimization using modern GIS technologies in mapping as a source of information for further analysis.

Geoinformation Mapping in Economic Geography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to systematize, classify the features of geoinformation mapping in the field of economic geography. The discipline is aimed at the study of cartographic and geoinformation methods used in the studies of the economic sector and the formation of the skills to draw up maps and atlases, to perform spatial-statistical analysis and modeling of economic-geographical processes.

Geoinformation Platforms and Web Portals
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to teach master’s students to work with cartographic material using GIS applications and geoportals, to connect spatial data from different sources to applications; create your own network software applications and scripts. The discipline is aimed at developing skills for processing open spatial data by means of distributed geoinformation systems.

Geoinformation Thinking: Analysis and Research
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline is to study geospatial relationships and interdependencies between natural and anthropogenic objects, phenomena and geographical consequences of human activity. The discipline is aimed at mastering theoretical knowledge and practical skills in conducting geospatial research with the tools of modern geoinformation technologies.

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.

Information systems in geo-urban studies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the use of information systems in the field of geo-urban studies, all its basic principles and internal processes. The discipline is aimed at the formation of undergraduates' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the study of the development of urban planning using various information systems.

Intellectual analysis of geodata and statistics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize undergraduates with the capabilities and role of geospatial data mining. The discipline is aimed at forming a theoretical basis for undergraduates, necessary for the use of algorithms of software systems, intellectual analysis in the processing of large volumes of geodata.

Remote Sensing in Ecosystem Modeling
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the basic processes and patterns of ecological systems for their further modeling. The discipline is aimed at developing undergraduates' theoretical and practical skills in modeling and analysis of anthropogenic, ecological processes and emergencies.

Spatial Models in Geography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the main principles of modeling geographic systems, their properties and features. The discipline is aimed at developing the theoretical foundations and basic knowledge of methods for modeling spatial data among undergraduates.

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.

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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 - Research Practice

Data for 2021-2024 years