Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Dept. of Computer Science"

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The Department of Computer Science was established and made a department within the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973. Department chairs of the Department of Computer Science included C. Edwin Dean (1973-1976); Theodore A. Norman (1976-1981); Billy Ray Hays (1981-1992); Dan R. Olsen (1992-1997); William A. Barrett 1997-2000); Tony Martinez (2000-present).
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==Variant Names==
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Computer Science Department
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==Description==
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Established: [[established in::date::1973]]
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Abolished:
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Location: [[location of::Provo, Utah]] ([[date::1920]]-)
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==Functions==
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The degree programs in the Computer Science Department prepare students to be confident software developers and technical problem solvers. The curriculum also trains students for research into new avenues where computers will have a significant impact. The BS curriculum is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
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The department was administered by a department chair under the direction of the dean.
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==Associated Units==
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Physical Mathematical Sciences]] ([[date::1954]]-[[date::1955]])
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==Sources==
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Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 534 (C. Edwin Dean, Chair)
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==Maintenance Information==
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Record ID: EAC-2009-00161
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Creator: UPB

Revision as of 14:44, 30 October 2009

The Department of Computer Science was established and made a department within the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973. Department chairs of the Department of Computer Science included C. Edwin Dean (1973-1976); Theodore A. Norman (1976-1981); Billy Ray Hays (1981-1992); Dan R. Olsen (1992-1997); William A. Barrett 1997-2000); Tony Martinez (2000-present).

Variant Names

Computer Science Department

Description

Established: 1973

Abolished:

Location: Provo, Utah (1920-)

Functions

The degree programs in the Computer Science Department prepare students to be confident software developers and technical problem solvers. The curriculum also trains students for research into new avenues where computers will have a significant impact. The BS curriculum is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a department chair under the direction of the dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Mathematical Sciences (1954-1955)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1973-1974: p. 534 (C. Edwin Dean, Chair)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00161

Creator: UPB