Brigham Young University. Dept. of Science

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 Science was organized in 1904 under the College. The department was divided into two departments in 1905, Natural Science and Physical Science.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College. Dept. of Science

Description

Established: 1904

Abolished: 1905

Location: Provo, Utah (1904-1905)

Functions

The Department of Science was responsible for the teaching of courses in Geology, Ornithology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Astronomy.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Science was part of the College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College (1904-1905)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Natural Science (1905)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Science (1905)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 33 (part of the College) p. 47-51 (Department of Science; courses listed, Geology, Ornithology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Astronomy)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 44 (Department of Natural Science; courses listed) p. 46 (Department of Physical Science; courses listed)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00009

Creator: UPB