Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geology (1955-1957)

The Dept. of Geology was established in 1955 after the Dept. of Geology and Geology was renamed. The department resided within the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. It was abolished in 1957 and became the Dept. of Geology and Geological Science. Chairmen of the department included: Harold J. Bissell (1955-1957).

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1967

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1957)

Functions

This department offered a BS in Geology. It also administered general Geology courses, including both introductory and graduate level.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by a chairman who reported to the dean of the college.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (1955-1957)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geology and Geography (1955)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering Science (1957)

Associated Archival Materials

Brigham Young University Research Studies. Geology Series. (QE 1 .B755x)

Physiographic Map Of Utah (G 4341 .C2 1957 .B75x)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual Undergraduate Catalog 1955-1956: p. 242 (Department inception; Harold J. Bissell, Chairman; course offering/BS)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00203

Creator: ARC