Educational programs

7M07109 - Nuclear reactors and power plants

Introduction

The 7М07109 – "Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants" educational program is implemented at the Department of Technical Physics and Thermal Power Engineering of the Research School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Shakarim University of Semey. In the implementation of the educational program, the unique characteristics of master's training specific to Shakarim University and the region, as well as trends in the development of nuclear power plants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are taken into account. The uniqueness of this program lies in the close cooperation with the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the training of specialists in this field. This specialization is offered exclusively at Shakarim University of Semey within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The quality of training of future specialists is assessed through thesis defenses held during off-site sessions of the attestation commission at the department's branch based at the National Nuclear Center (Kurchatov city).

The main criterion for the completion of the educational process for the preparation of masters of the scientific and pedagogical direction is the development of at least 88 credits of theoretical training, including 6 credits of pedagogical practice, 13 credits of research practice, as well as at least 24 credits of research work of a master's student, including internships and the completion of a master's thesis, at least 8 credits of the final attestations . A total of 120 credits.

2 years.

Target

Training of competitive specialists with profound fundamental knowledge in the field of nuclear energy, capable of conducting research and design activities aimed at solving complex problems arising during the development and operation of high-tech equipment.

Qualification characteristics of a graduate

Awarded degree / qualification

Master of Technical Sciences in «7M07109 Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants» educational program.
Name of the profession / list of positions of a specialist

Head of the reactor (accelerator, nuclear physics plant), design engineer, physics engineer, junior researcher, senior laboratory assistant, college lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer in Education, Organisations of Higher and Postgraduate Education OHPE.
OQF qualification level (industry qualification framework)
7
Area of professional activity
Industry, energy industry, education, science.
Object of professional activity
Enterprises and firms of energy and technological profiles. Research institutions. Higher and secondary specialized educational institutions.
Types of professional activity
Experimental and research. Organizational and managerial. Educational (teaching).

Map of training modules for developing competencies

Module 1. Fundamentals of social and humanitarian knowledge

Learning outcomes for the module:

Develops sociolinguistic competencies and the ability to apply fundamental scientific, pedagogical, managerial, and communicative knowledge and skills in professional activities.

Module 2. Organization of Scientific Research in the Nuclear Sector

Learning outcomes for the module:

To develop strategies and structures for organizing experimental scientific research in the fields of materials science and physical-mathematical modeling of nuclear installations, taking into account experimental planning results and the required measurement accuracy. To analyze challenges in the development of the nuclear industry and the structure of metrological support for thermal measurement instruments and radiation detectors used in scientific research and the safe operation of nuclear energy facilities. To develop strategies for organizing and automating scientific research in the field of radiation safety of nuclear energy installations and the properties of nuclear materials. To justify safety measures for research activities related to the operation and design of modern nuclear and hydrogen energy facilities. To apply fundamental methods of automatic design using artificial intelligence and the control of nuclear technologies in various fields of industry and medicine. To generate information on modeling and the safe operation of nuclear energy installations, thermonuclear energy, and cogeneration systems within the framework of research activities. To analyze information related to heat transfer processes, modern nuclear technologies, ionizing radiation detection, and energy cogeneration. To structure legal regulation issues related to the safety of ionizing radiation measurement and nuclear energy facilities within the framework of design and management.

Module 3. Fundamental Concepts of Modern Nuclear Energy

Learning outcomes for the module:

To develop strategies and structures for organizing experimental scientific research in the fields of materials science and physical-mathematical modeling of nuclear installations, taking into account experimental planning results and the required measurement accuracy. To analyze challenges in the development of the nuclear industry and the structure of metrological support for thermal measurement instruments and radiation detectors used in scientific research and the safe operation of nuclear energy facilities. To operate with fundamental concepts in the fields of nuclear technologies, non-Newtonian fluids, nanotechnologies, energy cogeneration, and the application of artificial intelligence for data analysis in scientific and industrial activities. To apply fundamental methods of automatic design using artificial intelligence and the control of nuclear technologies in various fields of industry and medicine. To generate information on modeling and the safe operation of nuclear energy installations, thermonuclear energy, and cogeneration systems within the framework of research activities. To analyze information related to heat transfer processes, modern nuclear technologies, ionizing radiation detection, and energy cogeneration. To structure legal regulation issues related to the safety of ionizing radiation measurement and nuclear energy facilities within the framework of design and management.

Module 4. Modern Trends in the Development of Nuclear Installations

Learning outcomes for the module:

To develop strategies and structures for organizing experimental scientific research in the fields of materials science and physical-mathematical modeling of nuclear installations, taking into account experimental planning results and the required measurement accuracy. To analyze challenges in the development of the nuclear industry and the structure of metrological support for thermal measurement instruments and radiation detectors used in scientific research and the safe operation of nuclear energy facilities. To develop strategies for organizing and automating scientific research in the field of radiation safety of nuclear energy installations and the properties of nuclear materials. To justify safety measures for research activities related to the operation and design of modern nuclear and hydrogen energy facilities. To operate with fundamental concepts in the fields of nuclear technologies, non-Newtonian fluids, nanotechnologies, energy cogeneration, and the application of artificial intelligence for data analysis in scientific and industrial activities. To apply fundamental methods of automatic design using artificial intelligence and the control of nuclear technologies in various fields of industry and medicine. To generate information on modeling and the safe operation of nuclear energy installations, thermonuclear energy, and cogeneration systems within the framework of research activities. To analyze information related to heat transfer processes, modern nuclear technologies, ionizing radiation detection, and energy cogeneration. To structure legal regulation issues related to the safety of ionizing radiation measurement and nuclear energy facilities within the framework of design and management.