Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture

In 1968 the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences combined the Department of Agronomy and the Department of Horticulture into the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Department chairmen included: Rudger H. Walker (1968-1972), Laren R. Robison (1972-1984), Rodney D. Horrocks (1984-1990), Richard E. Terry (1990-1999), Von D. Jolley (1999-2003).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture

Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture. Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture

Brigham Young University. Agronomy and Horticulture Dept.

Description

Established: 1968

Abolished: 2003

Location: Provo, Utah (1968-2002)

Functions

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture offered students the option of majoring in either Agronomy or Horticulture. The purpose for the Agronomy major was to provide a framework of fundamental principles of soil science, field crop production, and their interrelationships. The Horticulture major offered four options: fruit and vegetable production; floriculture and greenhouse management; ornamental horticulture and nursery management; and turf and part management.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chairman, under the direction of the college dean. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its existence, including the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1968-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2003).

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1968-1983)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2003)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agronomy (1968)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Horticulture (1968)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Plant and Animal Sciences (2003)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Agricultural Operations (1968-1980)

Associated Archival Materials

History of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, 1895-1985 (UA 1067)

History Files, 1937-1989 (UA 961)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 518 (Rudger H. Walker (1968-1970)) p. 134 (Agronomy courses) p. 136 (Horticulture courses)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 544 (Laren R. Robison (1972-1973))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Rodney D. Horrocks (1984-1985))

Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 289 (Richard E. Terry (1990-1991))

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 407 (Von D. Jolley (1999-2000))

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00457

Creator: RSP