Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geological Science (1908-1909)

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 Geological Science was organized in 1908 under the College, a result of the earlier division in the Department of Natural Science. When the College became the Church Teachers College in 1909 the department retained its name.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College. Geological Science Dept.

Brigham Young University. College. Dept. of Geological Science

Description

Established: 1908

Abolished: 1909

Location: Provo, Utah (1908-1909)

Functions

The Department of Geological Science was responsible for the courses in Physiography & Geology and Astronomy.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Geological Science was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. Edwin S. Hinckley served as the Department Chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College (1908-1909)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Natural Science (1908)

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

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1908-1909: p. 28 (part of the College) p. 40 (Department of Geological Sciences, courses listed, Physiography & Geology and Astronomy)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 44 (Department of Natural Science; taught courses in geology and astronomy)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 499 (department chairman: Edwin S. Hinckley, 1908-1914)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00023

Creator: UPB