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Latest revision as of 14:33, 27 September 2011
In 1968 the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences combined the Department of Agronomy and the Department of Horticulture into the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Department chairmen included: Rudger H. Walker (1968-1972), Laren R. Robison (1972-1984), Rodney D. Horrocks (1984-1990), Richard E. Terry (1990-1999), Von D. Jolley (1999-2003).
Contents
Variant names
Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences. Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture
Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture. Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture
Brigham Young University. Agronomy and Horticulture Dept.
Description
Established: 1968
Abolished: 2003
Location: Provo, Utah (1968-2002)
Functions
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture offered students the option of majoring in either Agronomy or Horticulture. The purpose for the Agronomy major was to provide a framework of fundamental principles of soil science, field crop production, and their interrelationships. The Horticulture major offered four options: fruit and vegetable production; floriculture and greenhouse management; ornamental horticulture and nursery management; and turf and part management.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was administered by a department chairman, under the direction of the college dean. The department was associated with a number of colleges during its existence, including the College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1968-1983) and the College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2003).
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biological and Agricultural Sciences (1968-1983)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Biology and Agriculture (1983-2003)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Agronomy (1968)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Horticulture (1968)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Plant and Animal Sciences (2003)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Agricultural Operations (1968-1980)
Associated Archival Materials
History of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, 1895-1985 (UA 1067)
History Files, 1937-1989 (UA 961)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1968-1970: p. 518 (Rudger H. Walker (1968-1970)) p. 134 (Agronomy courses) p. 136 (Horticulture courses)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1972-1973: p. 544 (Laren R. Robison (1972-1973))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 288 (Rodney D. Horrocks (1984-1985))
Brigham Young University General Catalog, 1990-1991: p. 289 (Richard E. Terry (1990-1991))
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 1999-2000: p. 407 (Von D. Jolley (1999-2000))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00457
Creator: RSP