Kostanai State Pedagogical University

Department of natural sciences

Head of the Department

Baubekova Gauhar

Master of pedagogical education

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Ershov Vladimir PhD Biological sciences, associate professor Head of Department from 1968 to the 70s.	Masyukova Maria Candidate of Agricultural sciences, associate professor Head of Department from 1972 to 1977	Pugachev Pavel Doctor of Biological sciences, professor Head of Department from 1975 to 1984	Gaidenko Nina PhD Biological sciences, associate professor Head of Department from 1990 to 1995

Modern stage

In February 2004, in connection with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan from Kostanay State University of A. Baitursynova pedagogical specialties were allocated and the KSPI was formed. In 2004, the specialty "Geography" was opened, and in 2008. Department of Biology renamed the Department of Biology and Geography. Headed the department Konysbaev D.T. Ph.D., Associate Professor. During her leadership at the department, they began to prepare masters of biology and geography, and already in 2006, as a part of the teaching staff of the department, newly-minted specialists began their teaching activities. In 2012-2014, the department was headed by Ph.D., associate professor Taurbaeva G.U., 2014-2016, Ph.D., associate professor Konysbaeva D.T., 2016-2017 master of biology, Suyundikova Zh.T. ., 2017-2018, Ph.D., associate professor Ruchkina G.B. From 2011 to the present, the educational programs of the department occupy leading places in the national ratings of specialties of pedagogical universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Valyaeva Elena PhD Biological sciences, Head of Department from 1995 to the 99s	Lalayan Nellie PhD Biological sciences, Head of Department from 1999 to the 2001s	Konysbayeva Damilya PhD Biological sciences, Head of Department from 2001 to the 2016s	Suyundikova Zhanar Master of biology, Head of Department from 2016 to the 2017s	Ruchkina Gallia PhD Biological sciences, Head of Department from 2017 to the 2018s

Educational and methodical work

Training of teachers in the natural sciences in groups of educational programs:

BACHELOR

• В012 Training of chemistry teachers: 6В01504 Chemistry, 6В01511 Chemistry-Biology
• В013 Training of biology teachers: 6В01505 Biology, 6В01512 Biology-Chemistry
• В014 Training of geography teachers: 6В01506 Geography, 6В01513 Geography-Biology, 6В01514 Geography-History

MASTER

• M013 Training of chemistry teachers: 7M01503 Chemistry, 7M01504 Chemistry and digitalization
• M014 Training of Biology Educators: 7M01501 Biology, 7M01502 Information Biology
• M015 Training of geography teachers: 7M01505 Geography, 7M01506 Social geography

Key classrooms and laboratories

• Laboratory of Botany and Fpplied Biology
• Laboratory of Botany and Cytology
• Laboratory of Genetics
• Laboratory of Geology and Earth Science General (Mineralogical Museum)
• Laboratory of Invertebrate Zoology
• Laboratory of Vertebrate Zoology
• Laboratory methods of teaching biology
• Laboratory of teaching methods of geography and cartography
• Laboratory of Plant Physiology
• Laboratory of Physical Geography
• Biology laboratory (Generaluse)
• Organic chemistry laboratory
• Laboratory chemical technology
• Laboratory of biochemistry and chemistry of high-molecular compounds
• Laboratory of physical and colloid chemistry
• Laboratory of General and inorganic chemistry
• Research laboratory of the specialty "Chemistry"
• Laboratory of methods of teaching chemistry and methods of conducting a school chemical experiment
• Analytical chemistry laboratory

Since 2012, for the first time, the first multilingual groups of the specialty “Biology” were opened at the Department of Biology and Geography; since 2014, “Chemistry”, “Geography” are taught in 3 languages: Kazakh, Russian and English. The department has a program of academic mobility of students and teachers (France, Norway, Great Britain, Portugal, USA, Germany, Slovakia).

The educational process - is represented by educational programs of undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are trained in individual educational programs, participate in academic mobility. The department maintains creative relations with universities in Kazakhstan and Russia, schools and educational institutions. Cooperation agreements were concluded with schools in the city of Kostanay, the Kostanay region and other regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Research work

Since 2004, the Research Center for Ecology and Biology Problems of the Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute (SIC PEB KGPI) has been operating; the head is Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Bragina T.M. Within the framework of the Center’s scientific activities, studies are carried out on 10 projects, these are international (Germany, Israel, the USA, Norway, etc.), state grants, and regional ones - Bragin EA, Rulyova MM, Bobrenko MA

In 2011, the Museum of Natural History was created (more than 1000 paleontological exhibits), an information portal, “The Paleontological Heritage of Kazakhstan” Perezhogin Yu.V., Borodulina OV, Kurlov SI

In 2014, the Herbarium of the Kostanay State Pedagogical Institute received the international acronym - KSPI. Director: Perezhogin Yu.V., candidate of biological sciences, associate professor.

In 2016, Suyundikova Zh.T. defended her thesis, specialty 03.03.01 - “Physiology” Chelyabinsk State Pedagogical University of the Russian Federation.

The Research Center for the Study of Biodiversity is researching 7 projects - the head of the candidate of biological sciences, associate professor Perezhogin Yu.V. The following faculty members of the department take part in the studies - Borodulina O.V., Konysbaeva D.T., Kurlov S.I. Baimaganbetova K.T., Kozhmukhametova A.S.

"Morphological and psychophysiological characteristics of youth" Suyundikova Zh.T.

Chemical-ecological studies of the environment (Abdykalikova K.A., Zhumagalieva B.M., Tauakelov Ch.A., Ardakova E.A.)

Computer prediction of physicochemical properties and biological activity of chemical compounds (Gubenko M.A., Vazheva N.V.)

The interaction of organic amides with inorganic acids has been studied at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry of KazNUim.al-Farabi for several years.

Development of professional standards in the field of “Production of chemicals for the industry”. Development of professional standards. Responsible - Chernyavskaya O.M., Chashkov V.N.

"Social geography of the Kostanay region applied research." Baubekova G.K., Omarova K.I., Koval V.V., Akhmetova E.B.

Agreements on scientific cooperation were concluded: with the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan and the Naurzum OEO; Department of Zoology and Ichthyology, Kazakh National University. Al-Farabi; Kazakhstan Entomological Society.

An international scientific and pedagogical agreement was concluded with the Institute of Steppe of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Orenburg).

Educational work

Educational work is aimed at ensuring the integrity of the process of training and education of students, at creating a cultural and educational environment that contributes to the formation of a scientific worldview, spirituality, and morality. Traditionally, at the faculty and department levels, events are planned and held dedicated to public holidays of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the Republic Day, Independence Day, Constitution Day. Annually, a curatorial watch discusses the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, events dedicated to the implementation of the program of Rukhani Zhangyru.

At the beginning of the school year, much attention is paid to the question of adapting freshmen, a solemn ruler and curatorial hours devoted to the Day of Knowledge are held for them, a traditional holiday is “Initiation into Students”.

Every year, in October, at the Department of Natural Sciences, the Fifi Club of Nightclubs holds a traditional event for first-year students of the Biology educational program, dedicated to the annual celebration of World Crane Day.

Local Lore Club "Sayakhat" - holds traditional events dedicated to the geography of the Kostanay region.

The staff of the department takes an active part in sports and cultural events.

Educational program Biology

Scientific research: Study of the biodiversity of the vegetation cover of Northern Kazakhstan, its current state, rational use, and protection; The study of the biodiversity of the wildlife of Northern Kazakhstan and the Kostanay region, its current state, rational use and protection; Study of the flora of the Kostanay region and its analysis; Faunistic and floristic studies of certain regions of Northern Kazakhstan and Kostanay; Comprehensive assessment of the physical development of schoolchildren and students living in urban and rural areas; Monitoring and environmental management of biological resources;

Faculty members participate in international projects, conferences, seminars, video conferences, and scientific internships. In 2019, Bragina T.M., Ruleva M.M., Bobrenko M.A. completed an internship at the Norwegian Center for International Cooperation in Education (SIU).

Traditionally, international scientific-practical conferences “Biological diversity of the Asian steppes” (2007, 2012, 2017) are organized and held, where famous scientists from Great Britain, Germany, Israel, Kazakhstan, Russia, the United States of America, representing about 50 scientific organizations and institutions, take part.

The research work of students is organized in problem groups - Entomological group at SIC PEB KSPU - leader Bragina T.M .; Ornithological group at SIC PEB KSPU - head Bragin E.A .; Students' environmental education - heads Kubeev M.S., Bobrenko M.A .; Plant biodiversity - heads of Borodulina O.V., Perezhogin Yu.V., Kozhmukhametova A.S .; Morphofunctional and psychophysiological characteristics of schoolchildren and students - Suyundikova Zh.T., Ruchkina G.A .; Plant Physiology - Ruleva M.M., Bozhekenova Zh.T

Educational and methodical work

The teaching staff of OP Biology annually organizes and conducts methodological seminars "Teaching natural sciences in the framework of three language learning" etc., scientific seminars "Innovations in the development of sustainable agricultural practices in a changing climate in the dry steppes of Kazakhstan and south-west Siberia (ReKKS) ”,“ The study of biodiversity of the Kostanay region for 2015 - 2016 ”, etc.

Annually, teachers of educational programs publish educational, teaching aids: Bragin, T.M. “Soil biota and methods for its study”, Borodulina, O.V. “Practical course on the taxonomy of lower plants”, Suyundikova, Zh.K. “Adam Ecology Sons Negatives”, Bragin, E. A. “Course of Lections on Zoogeography”, A.S. Kozhmukhametova, J.T. Sүyіndіkova, Zh.T. Bozhekenova, G.A. Shaimerdenova.- “Histology of Negative”, Bragina, T.M. “Introduction to Entomology. Part 1: External Structure of Insects ”, etc.

Graduates work in general and innovative schools in Kostanay, Kostanay and other regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Natural Resources of the Akimat of the Kostanay Region, the Department of Land Relations of the Akimat of the city of Kostanay, the Department of Ecology of the Kostanay Region, the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance and other organizations.

Educational program Geography

Scientific research

The study of the biodiversity of the animal world of Kazakhstan and the Kostanay region, its current state, rational use and protection (Bragin EA, Valyaeva EA, Kubeev MS); Studying the theoretical and practical foundations of the restoration of phytocenoses of technogenic landscapes of the Kostanay region (Perezhogin Yu.V., Kozhmukhametova A.S.); .The Social geography of the Kostanay region - applied research (Baubekova G.K., Omarova K.I., Koval V.V.);

Faculty members participate in international, regional projects, conferences, seminars, video conferences, and scientific internships. In 2012, Omarova K.I. completed an internship at the Department of Geography, Geological and Geographical Faculty, Tomsk State University, Russia.

The research work of students is organized in problem groups - The Sayakhat local history club continues the social and physical geography of the Kostanay region (Baubekova G.K., Omarova K.I., Koval V.V., Baimaganbetova K.T. .). Participants of the Sayakhat local history club organize photo exhibitions, thematic events such as the anniversary of K. Satpayev, Sh. Ualikhanov. and etc.

Students actively participate in scientific conferences at the regional, regional and republican levels under the guidance of teachers and take pride of place.

Educational and methodical work

Teaching staff published teaching, teaching aids. The manuals are presented in three languages: Kazakh - Baimaganbetova K.T., Akhmetova E.B., Baimaganbetova B.B .; Russian - Perezhogin Yu.V., Baubekova G.K., Omarova K.I., Koval V.V., Zagorulko V.V., English - Koval V.V., Bragin E.A.

2017 - Baimyrzaev K.M., Baubekova G.K., Omarova K.I., Koval V.V., Dmitriychuk V.V., Sukhov M.V. Geography of the Kostanay region (computer program) / Electronic manual, copyright certificate No. 007199.

Traditionally, round tables and seminars are held with the invitation of educational institutions of the city and the Kostanay region.

Offices equipped with the necessary facilities for the organization of the educational process.

Graduates of the department work in comprehensive and innovative schools in the city of Kostanay, Kostanay and other regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Department of Natural Resources of the Akimat of the Kostanay Region, the Land Relations Department of the Akimat of the city of Kostanay and other organizations.

Chemistry Education Program

Scientific research:

• Computer prediction of physicochemical properties and biological activity of chemical compounds (Gubenko M.A., Vazheva N.V.) Using the methodology for using IR, mass spectra and other molecular descriptors to predict a wide range of properties of chemical compounds. In studies, the computer program PROGROC (PROGrammRОbustnessCalculation) is used. Vazheva V.V. Within the framework of the direction, research contractual work was completed with the RSE "Kazakhstan Institute of Metrology", a doctoral dissertation, master's theses, and diploma theses were defended.
• Chemical and environmental studies of the environment (Abdykalikova K.A., Zhumagalieva B.M., Tauakelov Ch.A., Ardakova E.A.) Chemical monitoring of air researching the phytochemical assessment of medicinal plants in the Kostanay region. Master dissertations, theses are defended.
• The interaction of organic amides with inorganic acids has been studied at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry of KazNUim.al-Farabi for several years. Part of the topic - the interaction of trichloroacetamide with inorganic acids (Taurbaeva G.U.) - was studied at the Department of Chemistry of KSPI. Candidate dissertation is defended, theses are completed.

Students' research work is organized in problem groups.

• Computer chemistry
• Applied Biochemistry
• Chemical monitoring of atmospheric air
• Phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants

Educational and methodical work.

Based on the laboratories of the department, experimental tours of city, regional and republican (2011) chemistry competitions are held annually among students in grades 8-11

Equipping specialized laboratories with traditional and modern equipment, chemical glassware, chemical reagents, computers allows you to implement the educational program of the bachelor and master of chemistry.

For the educational process and scientific work of teaching staff and students there is a spectrophotometer, photoelectric colorimeter, ionomers, laboratory electronic scales, a computerized training and laboratory complex (ULK) "Chemistry", multimedia complexes and other devices. All the rooms in the department are equipped with new modern furniture.

To conduct classes on the methods of teaching chemistry and the methods of conducting a school chemical experiment, a chemistry cabinet was purchased that contains a complete set of equipment, utensils, reagents, tables, DVDs. 

In 2018, the specialty "Chemistry" turned 50 years old. Graduates of the department work in comprehensive and innovative schools in Kostanay, Kostanay and other regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the laboratories of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service, Department of the Interior, RSE Kazhydromet, OJSC Agromashholding, SaryarkaAvtoProm LLP, Varvarinskoye Polymetal International and other organizations, and firms.