General information about undergraduate teaching practice
In the period from 01/15/2024 to 03/23/2024, students of the 3rd year of the bachelor's degree undergo pedagogical practice: GOP: B050 – Biological and related sciences OP 6B05101 – Plant biotechnology and microbiology – 37 people, OP 6B05102 – Animal biotechnology and bioinformatics – 35 people.
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology organized an introductory conference on the organization of pedagogical practice for students of the 3rd year of study in urban schools in Astana.
The internship is carried out in accordance with the work program of the pedagogical practice and on the basis of the internship plan developed and agreed upon by each supervisor.
3rd year students undergo pedagogical practice at schools in Astana under bilateral agreements (concluded in 2021) – 72 people:
1. "Gymnasium School No. 22" of the Akimat of Astana - 27 people.
2. "Lyceum School No. 54 named after Akseleu Seidimbek" of the akimat of Astana – 46 people.
Distribution of Astana schools among teachers-heads of practice:
1. Zhangazin S.B. - BtR-31 (24 people) - school No. 54.
2. Tynykulov M.K. - BtR-32 (13) - school No. 22.
3. Ismukanova G.Zh. - BtJ-31 (22 people) - school No. 54.
4. Sagyndykov U.Z. - BtJ-32 (14 people) - school No. 22.
A schedule for teaching practice was prepared with all schools 2-3 months before the start of practice, and financial documents are being collected for paying school staff in Astana.
Familiarization classes were held at schools by the staff, as well as students took 7-day safety courses. Students have been sent personal schedules-schedules for conducting school classes within the framework of pedagogical practice. Interns have been added to the school's whatsapp chats.
During the internship period, students conduct classes in schools on the subject of biology from grades 6 to 10, and also conduct class hours 1 time a week. Interns participate in various city competitions and conferences, in preparing students for competitions, conferences, Olympiads and round tables. They actively participated in the school competition "Zerde".
As a result of pedagogical practice, students acquire pedagogical skills of conducting lessons in schools, consolidate knowledge of school curricula of biology disciplines. Upon completion, the interns will submit reports and diaries to the heads of practices in schools and at the department. The grades received by students for defending reports to the heads of practices will be put up in Platonus.
General information about the Bachelor's degree work practice
In the period from 01/15/2024 to 02/24/2024, the 4th year of the bachelor's degree is undergoing industrial practice: OP "6B05101 – Plant biotechnology and microbiology" - 42 people, OP "6B05102 – Animal biotechnology and bioinformatics" - 18 people.
The Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology organized an introductory conference on the organization of practical training for 4th year students.
The internship is carried out in accordance with the work program of the internship and on the basis of the internship plan developed and agreed upon by each supervisor.
Of the 60 students of the educational programs "6B05101 – Plant Biotechnology and microbiology", "6B05102 – Animal Biotechnology and Bioinformatics":
L.N. Gumilev ENU, Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, Astana – 28 students.
According to bilateral agreements:
a) Scientific and Production Center of Transfusiology, Astana – 5 people;
b) The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Astana – 9 people;
c) Astana branch – Botanical Garden of the Research Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction – 10 people.
According to tripartite agreements: 8 students.
The heads of the practices consulted their students, the interns were familiarized with the progress of the course, and gave assignments for the period of practice. At the beginning of the practice, diaries were distributed. The students voiced their questions, which were resolved at the meeting. Heads of practices from the department: Head of the department Masalimov Zh.K., PhD, Associate Professor, Shapekova N.L., MD, Professor, Sarsenbaev K.N., PhD, Professor, Alikulov Zerekbai Alikulovich, B.G.K., Professor, Turpanova R.M., Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, acting Professor, Segizbayeva G.Zh, Candidate of Biological Sciences, acting Professor, Arystanova Sh.E., Candidate of Biological Sciences, acting professors, Mukhtarov A.K., H.G.K., associate professor, Salkhozhaeva G.M., B.G.K., acting associate professor, Tynykulov M.K., Ph.D., Associate professor, Sagyndykov U.Z., Ph.D., senior lecturer, Bekturova A.Zh., PhD, Associate professor, Akbasova A.Zh., PhD, acting associate professor, Zhangazin S.B., PhD, associate professor, Tuyakbaeva A.U., Candidate of Biological Sciences, Acting associate Professor, Bazarbaeva K.Zh., H.G.K., senior lecturer, Ilderbaeva G.O., PhD, senior lecturer, Nurbekova J.A., PhD, senior lecturer
During the internship period, students consolidate their knowledge in the production environment, acquiring practical skills.
At the end of the internship, students will submit reports and diaries. The grades received by students for defending reports to the heads of practices will be put up in Platonus.
General information about the research practice of 2nd year undergraduates
In the period of 15.01.2024 - 06.04.2024 2nd year undergraduates undergo research practice: OP 7M05103 - Molecular biotechnology and Biomedicine – 31 undergraduates, OP 7M05104 – General and Applied Biotechnology – 19 undergraduates (total 50 undergraduates).
Before the practice, the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology organized a meeting on the completion of the research practice of undergraduates of the 2nd year of study offline.
The internship is carried out in accordance with the work program of the research practice and on the basis of the internship plan developed and agreed upon by each supervisor.
Out of 26 undergraduates of 2 educational programs:
L.N. Gumilev ENU, Research Institute of Cell Biology and Biotechnology, Astana - 47 people;
Under tripartite agreements – 3 people.
The heads of the practices consulted their undergraduates, the interns were familiarized with the progress of the course, and given assignments for the period of practice. At the beginning of the practice, diaries were distributed. The undergraduates voiced their questions, which were resolved at the meeting. Heads of practices from the department: Masalimov J.K., PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Department, Shapekova Nel Lukpanovna, MD, Professor Sarsenbaev Kanat Nurullaevich, PhD, Professor, Alikulov Zerekbai Alikulovich, B.G.K., Professor, Turpanova Rauza Masgutovna, K.S.H.N., acting professor, Segizbayeva.G.Zh, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Acting Professor, Arystanova Sholpan Eskuatovna, Candidate of Biological Sciences, acting professor, Mukhtarov Abilkhas Kapizovich, H.G.K., associate professor, Salkhozhaeva Gauhar Madykhanovna, B.G.K., associate professor, Tynykulov Marat Korganbekovich, Ph.D., Associate professor, Sagyndykov Utemurat Zulkharnaevich, Ph.D., Acting associate Professor, Bekturova Asemgul Zhambulovna, PhD, Associate Professor, Akbasova Alua Zholdasbaevna, PhD, Associate Professor M.A., Zhangazin Sayan Berikovich, PhD, Associate Professor M.A., Tuyakbayeva A.U., Candidate of Biological Sciences, Acting Associate Professor, Bazarbayeva Karlygash Zhaksybekkyzy, H.G.K., aga okytushi.
At the end of the pre-graduate internship, reports will be defended at the department, where undergraduates will submit reports and diaries. The grades received by students for the protection of reports and diaries to the heads of practices will be exhibited in Platonus.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT OF GRADUATES
In the 2023 academic year, 110 graduates graduated in bachelor's and master's degrees. Of these, by specialty:
According to the approved employment plan, the following works were carried out during the reporting period:
During the academic year, work was carried out to fill out the database of employment of graduates of 2023 in AIS Platonus.
Materials including scanned resumes of graduates with photos, contact numbers of home and mobile phones, e-mail addresses, actual addresses of residence and home addresses of parents were submitted for posting on the website of L.N.Gumilev ENU.
Photos and achievements of the best graduates of the faculty are presented for placement in the alumni gallery.
On April 10, 2023, an online meeting was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences on the issues of the procedure, conditions and deadlines for sending graduates to work, granting the right to self-employment, exemption from duty or termination of the obligation to work out graduates of 2023 who studied on the basis of a state educational order, which are regulated by the Rules approved by the decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 30 March 2012, No. 390. The online meeting was held with the participation of the Dean of the Faculty J.G. Berdenova, chief specialists of the Department of Career and business partnership Z.Zh.Tuspekova, G.R.Smagulova, responsible teachers for employment at the faculty and departments, as well as students of graduate courses of master's and doctoral studies.
The online meeting was held on the MS Teams platform.
On April 28, 2023, at 3 p.m. on the MS Teams platform, the Faculty of Natural Sciences took an active part in the university online event "Job Fair", where all graduating students, undergraduates, doctoral students, employees of invited organizations under the leadership of the Dean of the Faculty J.G. Berdenov, heads of graduate departments and those responsible for employment were present. The fair was attended by the President of the Association of Water Users of Kazakhstan Atshabarov N.B., Director of the branch of Ecoservice S LLP in Astana Zhanseyit F., human resources inspector of the branch of the RFMSH Astana Abdrakhmanova D.B., chief specialist of the career and business partnership department Z.Zh.Tuspekova, Kakimzhanova Almagul Apsalyamovna D.B.N. Head of the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, Atshabarov Nurlan Bakytzhanovich. President of the Association of Water Users of Kazakhstan, responsible teachers for employment Bakeshova Zh.U., Uali A.S., Ainagulova G.S., Tleukulova Zh.B., Kunbasova D.M., as well as students of the final bachelor's, master's and doctoral courses of the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
During the speech, employers explained the specifics of their organization's personnel policy, talked about the rules, conditions and requirements for hiring, answered questions from graduates and exchanged contacts.
RSE "Republican Collection of microorganisms" of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Republican Physics and Mathematics
School of Nur Sultan
National Center of Biotechnology of the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Association of Water Users of Kazakhstan
Association of Individual Entrepreneurs and Legal Entities "Association of Practicing Environmentalists"
Ecoservice LLP With
Ekoanalit LLP
KazBylym Training Center
The above-mentioned organizations were interested in graduates of the following specialties: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, geography, ecology, hydrology. Representatives of the invited organizations thanked the management of the university and the faculty for organizing the events and expressed their readiness for further cooperation.
On June 1, 2023 at 11.30 am at the Faculty of Natural Sciences online on the MS Teams platform, under the leadership of the dean of the Faculty Berdenov Zh.G. and those responsible for the employment of the faculty and departments, a "Personal distribution of graduates-2023" was held. The event was attended by the chief specialists of the Career and Business Partnership department Z.Zh.Tuspekova, G.R.Smagulova and the Chairman of the Association of Practicing Ecologists of Kazakhstan Malikova L.A., as well as students of graduate courses of the Master's and doctoral studies of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. At the time of distribution of the application to research institutes and higher educational institutions, all doctoral students of the faculty provided, with the exception of those with children under 3 years old. Graduates of the grant who have not submitted an application will be sent to the State Institution "Employment Center" of any city at the request of the graduate for registration as unemployed.
In the specialty 6M070100- Biotechnology, graduates provided certificates from their place of work and petitions. Graduates with children under 3 years of age hand over birth certificates of children, pregnant women receive medical certificates from the VCC for exemption from working out.
Graduates sent by mail completed receipts confirming receipt of a referral to work and to the employment center, as well as the obligation of the young specialist to the attorney agent of the authorized body in the field of education of JSC "Financial Center" of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University. According to the collected documents, the minutes of the meeting of the personal distribution of graduates were drawn up.
Communication with employers is a necessary link in the quality training of specialists. One of the types of interaction with companies is holding joint seminars on topical issues of science and production 1-2 times a year.
The participant of this event, as an employer, the Chairman of the Association of Practicing Environmentalists of Kazakhstan, L.A. Malikova, demonstrated a presentation on the activities of the organization.
The Association is engaged in the qualification and employment of biotechnologists, assists in the development, coordination and implementation of sustainable development programs, conducts seminars, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, including international events independently and jointly with government agencies and other organizations.
The documents were submitted to the financial center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Information on the distribution of graduates in 2023 is given in Tables 1 and 2.
It should be noted that QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global analyst in the field of higher education, conducted its annual detailed study of the relationship between university choice and graduate employment outcomes. The result was the 2023 ranking: an independent list of the best educational institutions in the world for career-oriented students.
Employment analysis for 2023.
In total, the number of graduates at the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology for the 2022-2023 academic year is 110 graduates, of which 82 people are at the bachelor's degree, 28 people are at the master's degree.
In the areas of training 6B05101 - "Plant biotechnology" - 36, 6B05102 - "Animal biotechnology and bioinformatics" - 46, 7M05103 - "Molecular biotechnology and biomedicine" - 12, 7M05104 – "General and applied biotechnology" - 16, 7M05103 - "Molecular biotechnology and biomedicine (winter reception)" - 4.
The percentage of employed graduates according to the OP:
6B05101 - "Plant Biotechnology" -100%
6B05102 - "Animal biotechnology and bioinformatics" - 71%
7M05103 - "Molecular biotechnology and biomedicine" -91%
7M05104 – "General and applied biotechnology" - 94%
In total, the total percentage of employed graduates in 2023 is 89% (out of 110 graduates, 91 graduates of the department are employed).
Resume of graduates