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Revision as of 12:07, 2 November 2009
The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established by the College of Applied Science in 1921. In 1923 the department was renamed the Department of Rural Engineering. Ernest D. Partridge served as department chairman from 1921 to 1923.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science. Dept. of Agricultural Engineering
Brigham Young University. Agricultural Engineering Dept.
Description
Established: 1921
Abolished: 1923
Location: Provo, Utah (1921-1923)
Functions
The purpose of the Department of Agricultural Engineering was to prepare students to solve the elementary mechanical and engineering problems that were common in rural communities. Courses included: farm mechanics, roads, irrigation and drainage, and U.S. methods of land subdivision.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Applied Science (1921-1923)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Rural Engineering (1923)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1922-1923: p. 43-44 (course offerings, purpose of department)
Brigham Young University The First Hundred Years, 1974: v. 4 p. 493 (Ernest D. Partridge (1921-1923))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00296
Creator: RSP