Brigham Young University. Dept. of Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering was placed in the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology in 1977-1978. Previously it was within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. In 1984-1985 the college was renamed the College of Engineering and Technology and the Department of Electrical Engineering was within that college. In 1987 the department was changed to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Department Chairs were: Ferril A. Losee (1977-1978) and Jens J. Jonsson (1978-1984), and Douglas M. Chabries (1984-1987).

Variant names

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

Brigham Young University. Electrical Engineering Dept.

Description

Established: 1977

Abolished: 1987

Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1987)

Functions

To offer training in all fundamental principles necessary for a career as a modern professional electrical engineer. Creative design and innovation are emphasized as preparation for leadership in our technical society.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Electrical Engineering was a department within the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. The Department Chair was under the direction of the College Dean.

Associated Units

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

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

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering (1987)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 42 (Dept. of Electrical Engineering within the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology) p. 282 (Ferril A. Losee, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 280 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 1 (College of Engineering Sciences and Technology renamed College of Engineering and Technology) p. 88 (Douglas M. Chabries, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1987-1988: p. 92 (Dept. of Electrical Engineering changed to Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00230

Creator: LFW