Brigham Young University. Dept. of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering was previously known as the Department of Civil Engineering Science. It is still part of the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. In 1978 the name of the department was changed from Civil Engineering Science to Civil Engineering. The Department Chairs were James R. Barton (1977-1981), Henry N. Christiansen (1981-1987), LaVere B. Merritt (1987-1993), and S. Olani Durrant (1993-1994).

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science

Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering

Brigham Young University. Civil Engineering Dept.

Description

Established: 1977

Abolished: 1994

Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1994)

Functions

To provide a broad training in all basic aspects of civil and structural engineering. Qualifications obtainable are applicable in such closely related technical fields as applied mechanics, architectural engineering, etc. Also to offer professional programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Ph.D. The curriculum is accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) as a professional engineering curriculum.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Civil Engineering was directly managed by a Department Chair who was under the direction of the College Dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology (1977-1984)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology (1984-1994)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science (1977)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering (1994)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 42 (Name of department changed to Department of Civil Engineering)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 288 (Henry N. Christiansen, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 1 (College of Engineering Sciences and Technology renamed College of Engineering and Technology)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 89 (LaVere B. Merritt, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1993-1994: p. 148 (S. Olani Durrant, Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00229

Creator: LFW