THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY HELD THE LATEST MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE.

At Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, the Department of Biology held its latest academic committee meeting. During the meeting, current issues concerning the department’s educational, scientific, and methodological activities were comprehensively discussed. In accordance with the agenda, strategic directions for the department’s development were considered, and specific tasks for the upcoming period were identified.

The first agenda item involved analyzing the results of scientific and methodological seminars, courses, joint projects with school students, and masterclasses carried out as part of the department’s scientific and educational-methodological work. The committee noted participants’ engagement, the effectiveness of the work performed, scientific publications, and achieved outcomes. Proposals were also made to expand collaboration with schools and systematically continue practice-oriented activities.

The second agenda item addressed the submission of the catalog of elective courses for all educational programs for the 2026–2027 academic year for approval. Program managers’ proposals were reviewed, with special attention given to updating course content and ensuring compliance with modern requirements and labor market demands. Following the discussion, the academic committee decided to recommend the catalog of elective courses for approval.

The third agenda item focused on preparations for the upcoming accreditation of the educational programs 8D01505 – “Biology” and 6B01505 – “Biology-Natural Sciences.” A plan of specific activities was outlined, including preparing a self-assessment report, updating educational and methodological documentation, analyzing the material and technical base, and assigning responsible personnel.

Additionally, the committee reviewed the results of knowledge assessment for fourth-year students in the pedagogical track. Issues were raised regarding the improvement of assessment tools, updating test tasks, and enriching the question bank with competency-oriented items.

As a result of the meeting, decisions were made aimed at improving the quality of the Department of Biology’s work, enhancing educational programs, and increasing the effectiveness of scientific and methodological activities.