Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science"

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The Department of Civil Engineering Science was created and placed in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences in 1957. Previously, Civil Engineering Science was a field of study within the Department of Engineering Sciences. The Department Chairs were Harry Hodson (1957-1959), Dean K. Fuhriman (1959-1961), Ralph L. Rollins (1960-1962), Cliff S. Barton (1962-1970), D. Allan Firmage (1970-1973). In the 1973-1974 academic year, the Department of Civil Engineering was placed under the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology.
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The Department of Civil Engineering Science was created and placed in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences in 1957. Previously, Civil Engineering Science was a field of study within the Department of Engineering Sciences. In 1973 it was placed in the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology as the Department of Civil Engineering Science.  The Department Chairs were Harry Hodson (1957-1959), Dean K. Fuhriman (1959-1961), Ralph L. Rollins (1960-1962), Cliff S. Barton (1962-1970), D. Allan Firmage (1970-1973), James R. Barton (1974-1978). In 1978 the department was known as the Department of Civil Engineering.
 
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==Variant names==
 
==Variant names==
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Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science
  
 
Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering
 
Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering
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Established: [[established in::date::1957]]
 
Established: [[established in::date::1957]]
  
Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1973]]
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Abolished: [[abolished in::date::1977]]
  
Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1973]])
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1977]])
  
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
  
To provide a broad training in all basic aspects of civil and structural engineering.  Qualifications obtainable are applicable in such closely related technical fields as applied mechanics, architectural engineering, etc.
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To provide a broad training in all basic aspects of civil and structural engineering.  Qualifications obtainable are applicable in such closely related technical fields as applied mechanics, architectural engineering, etc.  Also to offer professional programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Ph.D. The curriculum is accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) as a professional engineering curriculum.  
  
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==Assets and Administrative Structure==
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==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
 
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1973]])
 
  
 
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering Sciences]] ([[date::1957]])
 
Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering Sciences]] ([[date::1957]])
  
Later unit: [[later unit::Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1977]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences]] ([[date::1957]]-[[date::1973]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology.]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1977]])
  
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 78 (Engineering Sciences and Technology created and Civil Engineering placed within that college)
 
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 78 (Engineering Sciences and Technology created and Civil Engineering placed within that college)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 531 (James R. Barton, Dept. Chair)
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 41 (Dept. name changed to Dept. of Civil Engineering)
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==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==

Revision as of 14:16, 21 October 2009

The Department of Civil Engineering Science was created and placed in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences in 1957. Previously, Civil Engineering Science was a field of study within the Department of Engineering Sciences. In 1973 it was placed in the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology as the Department of Civil Engineering Science. The Department Chairs were Harry Hodson (1957-1959), Dean K. Fuhriman (1959-1961), Ralph L. Rollins (1960-1962), Cliff S. Barton (1962-1970), D. Allan Firmage (1970-1973), James R. Barton (1974-1978). In 1978 the department was known as the Department of Civil Engineering.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Dept. of Civil Engineering Science

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

Description

Established: 1957

Abolished: 1977

Location: Provo, Utah (1957-1977)

Functions

To provide a broad training in all basic aspects of civil and structural engineering. Qualifications obtainable are applicable in such closely related technical fields as applied mechanics, architectural engineering, etc. Also to offer professional programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Ph.D. The curriculum is accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) as a professional engineering curriculum.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Civil Engineering Science was a department within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences.

Associated Units

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering Sciences (1957)


Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1957-1973)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. (1973-1977)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1956-1957: p. 210 (field of study in Dept. of Engineering Sciences).

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1957-1958: p. 128 (part of College of Physical and Engineering Sciences) p. 185 (Harry Hodson, Chairman) p. 26 (faculty list) p. 185-188 (course listing).

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1959-1961: p. 213 (Dean K. Fuhriman, Chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1960-1961: p. 5 (Ralph L. Rollins, Chairman) p. 219 (Dean K. Fuhriman listed as Chairman where requirements and courses are listed).

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1962-1964: p. 407 (Cliff S. Barton, Chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1970-1972: p. 528 (D. Allan Firmage, Chairman)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 78 (Engineering Sciences and Technology created and Civil Engineering placed within that college)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1974-1975: p. 531 (James R. Barton, Dept. Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 41 (Dept. name changed to Dept. of Civil Engineering)


Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00216


Creator: LFW