Practical Training in the 6B05210 – "Hydrology" Educational Program

Practice Program

• Professional Practice Program 2025
• Professional Practice Program 2024

1st Year: Geodetic Field Practice

Practice Duration: End of the 2nd semester

Location: Outskirts of Astana, left bank of Akbulak Canal, Astana Counter-Regulator, Nura River

Objective: To develop geodetic knowledge and skills among first-year students.

Main Tasks:

• Mastering the use of geodetic instruments (total stations, levels, theodolites, GPS);
• Learning measurement principles on polygons for hydrological research;
• Conducting geodetic measurements and analyzing results;
• Understanding the basics of geodetic mapping.

2nd Year: Hydrometric Field Practice

Practice Duration: End of the 4th semester

Location: Nura River valley, Lake Tengiz, Korgalzhyn wetland areas

Objective: To acquire skills in organizing and conducting hydrometric research on water bodies.

Main Tasks:

• Quantitative and qualitative assessment of main water flow characteristics;
• Measuring flow velocity and water discharge;
• Studying the hydrological features of water bodies.

3rd Year: Industrial Practice

Practice Duration: End of the 6th semester

Location: "Kazhydromet" RSE, "Kazsushar" RSE, TarGU, scientific research institutes

Objective: To develop professional skills in hydrological research, project planning, water resource management, and water quality monitoring.

Main Tasks:

• Mastering hydrological research methods;
• Analyzing hydrological characteristics of water bodies;
• Conducting water quality monitoring and control.

4th Year: Industrial Practice

Practice Duration: 7th semester

Location: "Kazhydromet" RSE, "Kazsushar" RSE, "Yessil Basin Inspection" RSE, "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" JSC

Objective: To gain experience in studying hydrological processes and conducting water resource monitoring.

Main Tasks:

• Familiarization with industrial processes;
• Mastering water resource management methods;
• Conducting hydrological research.

4th Year: Pre-Diploma Practice

Practice Duration: 8th semester

Location: Department of Physical and Economic Geography, research centers

Objective: To collect materials for the diploma project and conduct scientific research.

Main Tasks:

• Collecting information on the diploma research topic;
• Processing data and conducting scientific analysis;
• Applying hydrological research methods.