Brigham Young University. Dept. of Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electrical Engineering was placed in the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology in 1977-1978. Previously it was within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. The Department Chairs were: Ferril A. Losee (1977-1978)and Jens J. Jonsson (1978-1984). In 1984-1985 the college was renamed the College of Engineering and Technology and the Department of Electrical Engineering was within that college.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering

Description

Established: 1977

Abolished: 1984

Location: Provo, Utah (1977-1984)

Functions

To offer training in all fundamental principles necessary for a career as a modern professional electrical engineer. Creative design and innovation are emphasized as preparation for leadership in our technical society.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Electrical Engineering was a department within the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. The Department Chairs were: Ferril A. Losee (1977-1978)and Jens J. Jonsson (1978-1984). The Department Chair was under the direction of the Dean in the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology. In 1984-1985 the college was renamed the College of Engineering and Technology and the Department of Electrical Engineering was within that college.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1977)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology (1977-1984)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering and Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering (1984)

Associated Archival Materials

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1977-1978: p. 42 (Dept. of Electrical Engineering within the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology) p. 282 (Ferril A. Losee, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1978-1979: p. 280 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1979-1980: p. 250 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1980-1981: p. 114 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1981-1982: p. 288 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1982-1983: p. 350 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1983-1984: p. 352 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chair)

Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1984-1985: p. 1 (College of Engineering Sciences and Technology renamed College of Engineering and Technology)

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