Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physics (1907-1909)

After Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah became an university, academics were separated into three areas, the College, the Normal School and the High School. The Department of Physics was organized in 1907 under the College, when the Department of Physical Science was divided. When the College became the Church Teachers College in 1909 the department retained its name.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College. Physics Dept.

Brigham Young University. College. Dept. of Physics

Description

Established: 1907

Abolished: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1907-1909)

Functions

The Department of Physics was responsible for courses in physics.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Physics was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Chester Snow served as the Department Chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College (1907-1909)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Science (1907)

Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Physics (1909)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1907-1908: p. 29 (part of the College) p. 42 (Department of Physics; courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 46 (Department of Physical Science; taught courses in chemistry)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 505 (department chairman: Chester Snow, 1907-1910)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00022

Creator: UPB