Brigham Young University. Normal School. Dept. of Natural Sciences

In 1905, Brigham Young University's Normal Information Courses department split into several new departments, including the Department of Natural Sciences. In 1906, the general education departments, including the Department of Natural Sciences, were absorbed by the High School. Normal Students would then take their general education classes from the High School or from the College, while still receiving teacher training coursework from the Normal School.

Description

Established: 1905

Abolished: 1906

Location: Provo, Utah (1905-1906)

Functions

The Department of Natural Sciences was responsible for the teaching of courses in Physiography, Zoology, Botany, Physiology, and Geology.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Natural Sciences was part of the Normal School, the primary school training branch of Brigham Young University.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Normal School (1905-1906)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Normal Information Courses (1905)

Later unit: Brigham Young High School (Provo, Utah) (1906)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1905-1906: p. 51 (part of the Normal School) p. 69 (Department of Natural Sciences, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1904-1905: p. 68-73 (Normal Information Courses listed; includes natural sciences classes)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1906-1907: p. (former Natural Sciences classes listed under High School)


Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00082

Creator: UPB