Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mathematics and Physics
The Dept. of Mathematics and Physics was established and made a department within the School of Arts and Sciences in 1920 when the Church Teachers College was split. Carl F. Eyring was appointed as the Department Chairman and served in the position until the abolishment of the School of Arts and Sciences in 1921. The department was then split into the Dept. of Mathematics and Dept. of Physics and was each placed in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Description
Established: 1920
Abolished: 1921
Location: Provo, Utah (1920-1921)
Functions
The Dept. of Mathematics and Physics was responsible for teaching courses in mathematics and physics. The courses included: trigonometry, algebra, geometry, calculus, analytical mechanics, elementary physics, mechanics and sound, electricity, heat and light, molecular physics, optics and astrophysics, experimental physics, and astronomy.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Dept. of Mathematics and Physics was a department within the School of Arts and Sciences. Carl F. Eyring was the Department Chairman and was under the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. School of Arts and Sciences (1920-1921)
Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Mathematics and Physics (1919-1920)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Mathematics (1921-1954)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences. Dept. of Physics (1921-1954)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1920-1921: p. 33 (Dept. of Mathematics and Physics was a part of School of Arts and Sciences) p. 99 (Carl F. Eyring was Department Chair) p. 99-103 (courses taught by the department).
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00180
Creator: UPB