Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering Sciences
The Department of Engineering Sciences was established in 1953 within the College of Arts and Sciences. It remained as such until the 1957-58 academic year when it was divided into five different departments, namely: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Science; Civil Engineering Science; geology and Geological Engineering Science; and Mechanical Engineering.
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Description
Established: 1953
Abolished: 1957
Location: Provo, Utah (1953-1957)
Functions
The Department of Engineering Sciences was established for the purpose of providing a broad and comprehensive training in engineering leading to a degree of Bachelor of Engineering Science.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Engineering Sciences was a department within the College of Arts and Sciences. Harvey Fletcher was the Department Chairman from 1953-1955 and Jens J. Jonsson was Department Chairman from 1955-1957.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1953-1954)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Engineering Sciences (1954-1957)
Associated Archival Materials
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Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1952-53: p. 10 (Department listing) p. 148 (Department specifics) Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1953-54: p. 12 (Harvey Fletcher, Chairman) Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1955-56: p. 39 (Jens J. Jonsson, Chairman) Brigham Young University Annual Catalog, 1957-58: p. 13 (Five new departments created from Engineering Sciences)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00215
Creator: UPB