HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT “GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES EXPLORATION”
The department of “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits” is based on two departments: the graduate department – “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration” and the general education department “Geology”
The Department of Geology is the same age as the university. In 1954, the department was headed by Associate Professor N.E. Sokolov. In 1959, M.T. was elected head of the department. Samsonov, who later became a professor, who made great efforts to strengthen the material base of the department and the qualitative growth of teachers. From 1970 to 1989, the department was headed by Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan M.A. Ermekov. In 1990, the duties of the head of the department were performed by Associate Professor A. B. Baybatchaev. From 1991 to 1997, the department was headed by Associate Professor B.D. Bilyalov, on whose initiative the training of mining geologists was opened in 1994. For the formation and development of the department, a great contribution was made by the heads – Assoc. Sokolov N.E. (1954-59), prof. Samsonov M.T. (1959-70), prof. Ermekov M.A. (1970-89), assistant professor Baybatshaev A.B. (1990), associate professor. Bilyalov B.D. (1991-97, 2011-2013, 2013-2015 Kryazheva T.V.).
Department of “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits.” The founder of the department “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits” is the department “Geophysical methods of exploration”. It was created in 1962 in the Rudny branch of the Kazakh Polytechnic Institute, in 1969 it was transferred to the Karaganda Polytechnic Institute, where the training of mining geophysicists in the specialty “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits” began.
The objective prerequisite for the creation of the department was a large volume of prospecting and exploration work in large oil and gas provinces of Kazakhstan, an increase in the volume of prospecting and exploration work for solid minerals, and a shortage of specialists in geophysical methods of well exploration.
Heads S.I. Shavykin (1969-1979), Yu.N. made a great contribution to the formation and development of the department. Borisenko (1979-1984), V.S. Portnov (1984-1989), Yu.N. Park (1989-2001), G.T. Borisenko (2001-2003), Yu.V. Bochenin (2003-2009), M.V. Ponomareva (2009-2014), Talerchik M.P. (2014-2015).
From 1997 to 2011, the department was part of the Department of Geophysics and Geology.
In 2015, the departments were merged into the department of “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits.” At various times, candidate of technical sciences Sadchikov A.V. was appointed head of the department. (2015-2017), professor Portnov V.S. (2017-2020), candidate of technical sciences, doctor PhD Mausymbayeva A.D. (2020). From October 2020 to the present, the position of head of the department is occupied by PhD Isataeva Farida Muratovna.
The founders of scientific schools at the department are great scientists, such as: the founder of a new direction in modeling complex natural phenomena and technological processes, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ermekov M.A.; specialist in the phenomena of regional metamorphism, coal, ores and research patterns of their occurrence and dislocation, the discoverer of the Shubarkol coal deposit, twice winner of the USSR State Prize, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor L.F. Dumler. .; specialist in the field of coal geology, Doctor of Geological Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bilyalov B.D.; head of the Department, Candidate of Geological Sciences, Associate Professor Shavykin S.I., Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Brisenko Yu.D.; specialist in the field of gas content of coal deposits, specialist in the field of nuclear and geophysical Pak Yu.N., Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Kazakhstan National Academy of Natural Sciences; specialist in the field of assessing the quality of ores and reserves of deposits by geophysical methods, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the MAIN, RAE, Academician of Mining Sciences Portnov V.S.; Specialist in the field of regional geology and geotectonics, Doctor of Geological Sciences, Academician of the Eurasian International Academy of Ecology and Life Safety V.I. Serykh; founder of the School of Rare Metals Geochemistry, Candidate of Geological Sciences, Associate Professor N.A. Berekaliev.
GEC meeting on the defense of graduation projects at the Department of Geophysics and Geology
The Department of Geology and Exploration of the MPI strives to achieve heights in becoming an internationally recognized research and educational center bringing together specialists and students from around the world.
The main mission of the department is to train competitive personnel. The department contributes to the intellectual and professional development of society by training specialists with a new generation of technical education.
The purpose of the department is to train and graduate highly qualified and in-demand personnel for the geological, mineral resource, oil and gas, mining, government supervision, rational use and protection of mineral resources, research and design institutions, colleges and universities, ready to join the production cycle immediately after graduation.
The task of the department is to ensure the teaching of academic disciplines using the latest technologies at the level of modern requirements of production, science and technology.
Currently, the teaching process is carried out by the faculty of the department, including: 2 doctors of Sciences; 4 candidates of Sciences; 9 PhD doctors; 8 masters of Technical Sciences; 2 senior teachers; 3 engineers, as well as specialists from geological and geophysical enterprises, most of whom are graduates of the department who work in accordance with the cooperation agreements
Department of Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits, 2021
All teachers have a basic education in the field of training and scientific and pedagogical experience. Six teachers have been awarded the title of “Best University Teacher” over the years: Pak Yu.N. (2011, 2022), Portnov V.S. (2010, 2021), Pak D.Yu. (2009, 2021), Isataeva F.M. and Ponomareva M.V. (2022), Kopobaeva A.N. (2024), two teachers are holders of the title “Honored Inventor of the Republic of Kazakhstan”: Pak D.Y. (2021), Pak Y.N.(2022).
Until 2003, the department provided training for mining engineers in two specialties: “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration” and “Geological survey, prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits”, the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel was conducted in graduate schools of universities in Kazakhstan, Russia.
M.A. Ermekov Geological Museum
In March 2010, Kazakhstan officially joined the Bologna Declaration and the department switched to a three-level model of specialist training: bachelor–Master–PhD.
Currently, the department provides training in bachelor’s degree programs: “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits”, “Geophysical Technologies and Engineering”; Master’s degree: “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits”, “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits”; doctoral studies: “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits”.
The training is conducted in full-time and distance learning forms and ends with the awarding of a bachelor’s degree with the possibility of continuing in master’s and doctoral degree programs.
The training is conducted using credit technology by state order and on a fee-based basis in the state and Russian languages.
Advanced technologies and learning systems have been introduced into the educational process, double-degree education and elements of dual education, distance learning, academic mobility of teaching staff and students are being implemented.
The first “geological and geophysical” academic internship is carried out at the Polytechnic SOL, where students learn for the first time how to traverse geological routes, work with mountain compasses, and learn the basics of field geophysical methods using geophysical instruments.
Practice at the Polytechnic Sports Health Camp, 2024
The department cooperates with organizations that are part of the consortium of the Corporate University – Azimut Geologiya LLP and Tsentrgeolsom LLP. Classes are held at enterprises with the involvement of leading specialists; preparation and defense of term papers, diploma projects (works), master’s and doctoral theses on the subject of the enterprise, professional practices are conducted, advanced training courses are held for teaching staff of the department. The leading specialists of the enterprises are involved in the work of the Attestation Commissions for the protection of bachelor’s and master’s degree theses, the development of the RUP, CAD, MOE, the employment of graduates, research activities, together with the faculty of the department.
The management and leading employees of geological and geophysical enterprises pay great attention to the issues of training and education of the younger generation of young specialists. On the basis of Azimut Geologiya LLP, there is a branch of the department, which is a division whose activities are aimed at strengthening creative ties and material base; improving the level of educational, methodological and research work of students, undergraduates and doctoral students; the effectiveness of research and applied work performed; advanced training of scientific and pedagogical staff, provides a material and technical base for the educational process.
Conducting classes at the branch of the department of Azimut Geologiya LLP
Theses and master’s theses are defended at the department’s branch, students of the department participate in international conferences under the scientific guidance of the company’s employees, and department employees undergo internships. Together with the leading specialists of Azimut Geologiya LLP, a new OP has been developed – Geophysical technologies and engineering.
Bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students of the department undergo professional internships at the branch, gaining production skills in the disciplines they study.
Students undergo professional internships at leading geological and geophysical enterprises: Kazpromgeofizika JSC, Azimut Geologiya LLP, Tsentrgeolsemka LLP, Centropromgeofizika LLP, Uzengeoservice LLP, Uzenpromgeofizika JSC, Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, NPP Uralneftegazservice LLP, Kazgermunai Joint Venture LLP, Kazgeologiya JSC, GEOTEK LLP, SIC Biosphere of Kazakhstan LLP, GEOL Project LLP, Business Engineering LLP, AK Altynalmas JSC, etc.
Leading geological and geophysical enterprises – professional practice bases
The department has developed a modular educational program “Oilfield Geophysics” within the framework of the specialty “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits” under the postgraduate education program (Master’s degree) by scientists in the field of geological and geophysical research at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine together with leading scientists from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine.
Within 5 years, 10 dissertations have been defended at the department under the PhD degree in the specialty “Geology and exploration of mineral deposits”. Young doctors make a significant contribution to improving the quality of training for geologists and geophysicists at all levels of education.
The department has long-term relations with the departments of CIS universities, provides reviews on the abstracts of dissertations of CIS scientists. The department cooperates with related departments of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Ural State Mining and Geological Academy (UGGA Yekaterinburg), the State Academy of Oil and Gas (GANGES Moscow), Kiev National University, Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I.Satpayev, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Navoi State Mining Institute in terms of the exchange of educational and methodological developments, modern teaching technologies and knowledge control.
The Alumni Club operates at the department. Meetings of the Alumni Club and the faculty of the GEMD Department are held to discuss issues of combining the efforts of graduates to enhance scientific, educational, social and cultural potential and promote the graduates and the GEMD Department in the global and Kazakh scientific and educational space; strengthening the corporate unity of the university community: graduates, teachers, staff, bachelors, undergraduates, and doctoral students of the department; providing mutual assistance and support in their professional growth, solving urgent scientific, technical, organizational, legal and industrial problems. The Alumni Club includes managers and leading specialists of geological and geophysical enterprises: Inkin D.A.– General Director of Azimut Geologiya LLP, Romanov A.A. – General Director of Tsentrpromgeofizika LLP, Zhunusov A.M. – General Director of Kazpromgeofizika JSC, Adambekov M.M. – Technical Director of Azimut Geologiya LLP, Maukulov N.U. – Head of the Central Kazakhstan Interregional Department of Geology and Subsoil Use “Tsentrkaznedra”, Klochkov M.V. – Chief geologist of “Tsentrgeolsom” LLP, Ospanov M.B. – Director of “UzengEosErvice” LLP, Zhelaev M.V. – Deputy. The Director of Production of NPP Uralneftegazservice LLP, M.B. Mynbaev, Director of Geotek LLP, and others.
The staff of the department actively participates in various international symposiums, seminars and congresses, where they exchange experiences, get acquainted with the latest methods in the field of education and upbringing of future specialists, as well as the latest achievements of scientific thought.
For the period 2022-2026, the Department carries out research on various state budget and contractual topics, state budget research:
1. Topic: Improving the geological and economic assessment of mining and metallurgical enterprises in the context of their compliance with international trends and digital reform
Basis for implementation: state budget project AP08052608 2022-2024, 18 million tenge. Scientific supervisor: Isatayeva F.M.;
2. Topic: Mineralogical and geochemical identification of explosive volcanism products in the coals of the Karaganda coal basin
Basis for implementation: state budget project AR13067779 2022-2024. 70.3 million tenge. Scientific supervisor: Kopobaeva A.N.;
3. Topic: Development of methods for predicting sudden emissions of coal and gas based on the study of coal nanocoating
Basis for implementation: Zhas Galym 2, state budget project AP14972877, 2022-2025 18 million tenge. Scientific supervisor: Mausymbaeva A.D.;
4. Topic: Study of oil and gas potential of the pre-Mesozoic complex of the Aryskum trough of the South Torgai basin
Basis for implementation: GF Zhas Galym 1 – state budget project IRN AR13268843, 2022-2025, 18 million tenge. Scientific supervisor: Madisheva R.K.;
5. Topic: Radioecological aspects of radioactivity of power coals and ash and slag wastes in the context of their impact on the environment
Basis for implementation: state budget project AR19678770, 2023-2025, 69,209,925 tenge. Scientific supervisor: Pak Yu.N.
In 2021, Candidate of Technical Sciences, PhD Mausymbaeva A.D. became the owner of the state scientific scholarship for talented young scientists.
In 2022, Candidate of Technical Sciences, PhD Mausymbaeva A.D. completed an internship under the program of the Government of Japan “Development of high-level human resources in industry through Japanese-style engineering education” at the University of Mie (Japan).
Educational work at the department is inextricably linked with the educational process and is carried out with the aim of creating a full-fledged socio-pedagogical environment conducive to the upbringing of a highly moral, spiritually and physically healthy personality.
The department holds “round tables”, curatorial hours on the topics: “Cultural heritage of Kazakhstan”, “Ecology and health of the nation”, “Fundamentals of legal education” and many others.
Meetings with honored figures of state construction are organized. Throughout the entire period of study, students and undergraduates take an active part in the social and sports life of the department and the University.
The department associates the prospects of development with:
– the introduction of computer technologies in education, application software packages, and the staffing of the material and technical base by equipping them with modern computers, logging stations, equipment, probes, and instruments;
– the opening of a PhD doctoral program in the specialty 6D0706 “Geophysical methods of prospecting and exploration of MPI”;
– expansion of international relations with enterprises and universities of foreign countries and CIS countries;
– expansion of research activities carried out within the framework of state budget grant financing and contractual work;
– improving the quality of training specialists in the field of geology and geophysics who are in demand by production organizations.