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Brigham Young University. Department of Computer Science

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1969-

Administrative History

The Department of Computer Science (est. 1969) is an instructional unit of Brigham Young University. The department works to prepare students in computer programming and technical problem solving.

The Department of Computer Science was established in 1969 as part of the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. When that college was reorganized in 1973, the department was moved to the new College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

Department chairs have included C. Edwin Dean (1969-1976), Theodore A. Norman (1976-1981), Billy Ray Hays (1981-1992), Dan R. Olsen (1992-1997), William A. Barrett 1997-1999), Tony Martinez (1999-2008), Parris K. Egbert (2008-2014), and Michael Goodrich (2014- ).

Citation:
Department of Computer Science records, 1974-1986

BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, July 11, 2020 (Department of Computer Science; est. 1969; part of College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, 1969-1973; part of College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, 1973- ; trained students to be confident software developers and technical problem solvers; chairs, C. Edwin Dean (1969-1976); Theodore A. Norman (1976-1981); Billy Ray Hays (1981-1992); Dan R. Olsen (1992-1997); William A. Barrett 1997-1999); Tony Martinez (1999-2008); Parris K. Egbert (2008-2014); Michael Goodrich (2014- ))

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Computer Science audio-visual materials, 1988-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 940 Series 3 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Collection of reels and videocassettes concerning the Computer Sciences Department. Dated 1988-1995.

Dates: 1988-1995
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 940, Motion Picture Studio audio-visual materials / Brigham Young University college and department audio-visual materials

Department of Computer Science printed materials, 1953-1975

 Series
Identifier: UA 659 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Geology road logs and manuals, classroom material, Faculty Meeting minutes, and Computer Science reports.

Dates: Other: 1953-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 659, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences printed materials

Department of Computer Science records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1295
Scope and Contents

Contains commencement programs and graduation information, student wages, class schedules, and TA applications, miscellaneous correspondence within the Department, monthly financial transactions for various projects within the Department, purchase order information, and course materials for Computer Science 133.

Dates: 1974-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Department of Computer Science records

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