Brigham Young University. Dept. of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was established and made a department within the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1969. Department chairs of the Department of Computer Science included C. Edwin Dean (1969-1976); Theodore A. Norman (1976-1981); Billy Ray Hays (1981-1992); Dan R. Olsen (1992-1997); William A. Barrett 1997-1999); Tony Martinez (1999-2008); Parris K. Egbert (2008-2014); Michael Goodrich (2014- ).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Dept. of Computer Science

Brigham Young University. Computer Science Dept.

Description

Established: 1969

Location: Provo, Utah (1969- )

Functions

The degree programs in the Computer Science Department prepare students to be confident software developers and technical problem solvers. The curriculum also trains students for research into new avenues where computers will have a significant impact. The BS curriculum is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair under the direction of the dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1969- )

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Computer Services (1969-1984)

Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Computer Research Center (1970-1973)

Sources

Brigham Young University 1000 Views of 100 Years p. 210 (inception 1969; C. Edwin Dean, chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 534 (C. Edwin Dean, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1976-1977: p. 283 (Theodore A. Norman, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 350 (Billy Ray Hays, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1992-1993: p. 340 (Dan R. Olsen, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1997-1998: p. 430 (William A. Barrett, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2000-2001: p. 414 (Tony Martinez, Chair)

Brigham Young University website, June 12, 2014 (Tony Martinez, chair, 1999-2008; Parris K. Egbert, 2008-2014; Michael Goodrich appointed as chair) http://news.byu.edu/archive14-jun-computersciencechair.aspx

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 2018-2019 (Kevin Darrell Seppi, Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00433

Creator: LFW