— 70530203 —
General Overview of the Master’s Program in Methodology of Teaching Exact and Natural Sciences (Geography)







In the Master’s program in Methodology of Teaching Exact and Natural Sciences (Geography), a student must earn 30 credits per semester, totaling 60 credits per academic year. The program duration is 2 years, during which the student must accumulate 120 credits by the end of the program.
At the Master’s level, 1 ECTS credit is equivalent to 30 academic hours, making the annual workload 60 credits, or 1800 academic hours. This workload is split evenly: 50% for classroom activities and 50% for independent study. The credit volume a student must complete per semester includes both mandatory and elective courses as outlined in the course catalog.
The program 70530203 – Methodology of Teaching Exact and Natural Sciences (Geography) is a Master’s specialty aimed at preparing pedagogical staff for general secondary schools, specialized secondary, and vocational educational institutions. The subjects, pedagogical tools, methods, and techniques used in this program are designed to meet modern requirements.
Graduates also have the right to engage in scientific-pedagogical research at the research institutes of the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, or as independent researchers.
Professional Activity Fields of Graduates of the 70530203 – Methodology of Teaching Exact and Natural Sciences (Geography) Master’s Program:
- Teaching geography-related subjects in general secondary schools, academic lyceums, technical colleges, and higher education institutions in accordance with established standards;
- Working in general secondary schools, academic lyceums, technical colleges, higher education institutions, and extracurricular organizations;
- Working as a trainee teacher, classroom supervisor, laboratory assistant, or in equivalent positions in the higher education system;
- Working as a methodologist, specialist, or in other positions in ministries, their sectoral departments, and institutions implementing education in relevant fields;
- Engaging in scientific-pedagogical research at the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sectoral research institutes, or as an independent researcher;
- Managing an educational institution in accordance with the professional standards for a general secondary school principal, covering a range of complex issues.
Graduates of the Methodology of Teaching Exact and Natural Sciences (Geography) program can continue their studies in doctoral programs designated by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan within the specified timeframes.
Year 1 / Semester 1
Course Code | Qualification Code | Course Name | Hours | Credits | Course Type |
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1.01 | ITMM05 | Methodology of scientific research | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
1.04 | GNT1105 | Theory and history of geography | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
2.01 | O‘RMST2106 | Regional policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan | 180 | 6 | Elective Course |
2.02 | TRGT2106 | Geography of tourism and recreation | 180 | 6 | Elective Course |
— | — | Preparation and defense of research work and master’s thesis | 120 | 4 | Mandatory Course |
— | — | Scientific and pedagogical work | 120 | 4 | Mandatory Course |
Total: | 900 | 30 |
Year 1 / Semester 2
Course Code | Qualification Code | Course Name | Hours | Credits | Course Type |
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1.02 | YO‘TSTTI1205 | Education reforms in the new development strategy of Uzbekistan | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
2.03 | GIT2206 | Global climate change and its impact on natural resources of Uzbekistan | 180 | 6 | Elective Course |
2.04 | ITT2204 | Human and nature | 120 | 4 | Elective Course |
3.01 | — | Preparation and defense of research work and master’s thesis | 240 | 8 | Mandatory Course |
3.02 | — | Scientific and pedagogical work | 210 | 7 | Mandatory Course |
Total: | 900 | 30 |
Year 2 / Semester 3
Course Code | Qualification Code | Course Name | Hours | Credits | Course Type |
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1.03 | ZGAM1305 | The main problems of modern geography | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
1.05 | OTMFO‘MM1305 | Methods of Teaching Specialized Subjects in Higher Education | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
2.05 | KGT2304 | Cartography and GIS | 120 | 4 | Elective Course |
2.06 | GET2304 | Geoecology | 120 | 4 | Elective Course |
3.01 | — | Preparation and defense of research work and master’s thesis | 180 | 6 | Mandatory Course |
3.02 | — | Qualification and teaching practice | 180 | 6 | Mandatory Course |
Total: | 900 | 30 |
Year 2 / Semester 4
Course Code | Qualification Code | Course Name | Hours | Credits | Course Type |
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1.06 | HIChM1405 | Regional production complexes | 150 | 5 | Mandatory Course |
3.01 | — | Preparation and defense of research work and master’s thesis | 390 | 13 | Mandatory Course |
3.02 | — | Scientific and pedagogical work | 180 | 6 | Mandatory Course |
3.03 | — | Scientific practice (gaining experience) | 180 | 6 | Mandatory Course |
Total: | 900 | 30 |
Jizzax State Pedagogical University offers a well-structured academic system to help you gradually acquire the necessary knowledge and practical skills in your chosen field. The educational process combines theoretical classes with practical activities, where each subject is reinforced through real-life examples, experiments, and discussions.
Courses are taught by qualified professors and instructors. Modern infrastructure—such as a fully equipped library, digital platforms, laboratory equipment, multimedia classrooms, and experimental schools—ensures a high-quality educational experience. Here, you will not only gain in-depth knowledge of the subject but also develop key skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, presentation skills, and effective communication.
Beyond academics, you will have opportunities to participate in scientific-practical conferences, competitions, student clubs, and projects. These activities contribute to your personal and professional growth. If your chosen field is important and interesting to you, Jizzax State Pedagogical University provides all the necessary conditions for deep learning, practical experience, and professional advancement.
Course Types and Assessment Methods
Course Type | Semester 1 | Assessments | Point Distribution |
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Lecture | 36 hours | Midterm Assessment | 20 points |
Laboratory Session | 54 hours | Continuous Assessment | 20 points |
Independent Study | 90 hours | Continuous Assessment | 10 points |
Final Assessment | 50 points |
Course Type | Semester 2 | Assessments | Point Distribution |
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Lecture | 38 hours | Midterm Assessment | 20 points |
Laboratory Session | 52 hours | Continuous Assessment | 20 points |
Independent Study | 90 hours | Continuous Assessment | 10 points |
Final Assessment | 50 points |
Conversion Table from 5-Point Scale to 100-Point Scale
5-Point Scale | 100-Point Scale |
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5.00 — 4.96 | 100 |
4.95 — 4.91 | 99 |
4.90 — 4.86 | 98 |
4.85 — 4.81 | 97 |
4.80 — 4.76 | 96 |
4.75 — 4.71 | 95 |
4.70 — 4.66 | 94 |
4.65 — 4.61 | 93 |
4.60 — 4.56 | 92 |
4.55 — 4.51 | 91 |
4.50 — 4.46 | 90 |
4.45 — 4.41 | 89 |
4.40 — 4.36 | 88 |
4.35 — 4.31 | 87 |
5-Point Scale | 100-Point Scale |
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4.30 — 4.26 | 86 |
4.25 — 4.21 | 85 |
4.20 — 4.16 | 84 |
4.15 — 4.11 | 83 |
4.10 — 4.06 | 82 |
4.05 — 4.01 | 81 |
4.00 — 3.96 | 80 |
3.95 — 3.91 | 79 |
3.90 — 3.86 | 78 |
3.85 — 3.81 | 77 |
3.80 — 3.76 | 76 |
3.75 — 3.71 | 75 |
3.70 — 3.66 | 74 |
3.65 — 3.61 | 73 |
5-Point Scale | 100-Point Scale |
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3.60 — 3.56 | 5-Point Scale |
3.55 — 3.51 | 5-Point Scale |
5-Point Scale | 70 |
3.45 — 3.41 | 69 |
3.40 — 3.36 | 68 |
3.35 — 3.31 | 67 |
3.30 — 3.26 | 66 |
3.25 — 3.21 | 65 |
3.20 — 3.16 | 64 |
3.15 — 3.11 | 63 |
3.10 — 3.06 | 62 |
3.05 — 3.01 | 61 |
3.00 | 60 |
Below 3.0 | Below 60 |