Brigham Young University. Department of Geology
Dates
- Existence: 1968 - 2006
Administrative History
The Department of Geology (1968-2006) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Geology was formed in 1968 in a reorganization of the earlier Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Science in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. The department offered bachelor degrees in earth science, geology, and geological engineering. In 1973 the department was transferred to the newly formed College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. In 2006 the department was renamed as the Department of Geological Sciences.
Department chairs included Lehi F. Hintze (1968-1970), J. Keith Rigby (1970-1973), W. Revell Phillips (1973-1975), Morris S. Petersen (1975-1983), Wade E. Miller (1983-1991), Dana T. Griffin (1991-1997), Bart J. Kowallis (1997-2003), and Jeffrey D. Keith (2003-2006).
Citation:
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, Utah. Research studies. Geology seriesBYU Organizational History Project, December 12, 2012 (Department of Geology 1968-2006; College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, 1968-1973; College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, 1973-2006; previously Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Science; chairs: Lehi F. Hintze (1968-1970); W. Revell Phillips (1973-1975); Morris S. Petersen (1975-1983); Dana T. Griffin (1991-1997); Bart J. Kowallis (1997-2003); and Jeffrey D. Keith (2003-2006); science, geology, and geological engineering degrees; renamed Department of Geological Sciences in 2006)
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
A memoir of service / Willis H. Brimhall
Autobiography written by Brimhall on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Brigham Young University Department of Geology. It discusses Willis' early life, his educational experiences and work at Brigham Young University. It also includes a compact disk with the autobiography on it.
Oral history interview with Harold J. Bissell
Interview by Arthur Chapman with Harold J. Bissell, who recounts his education at BYU and Iowa, and his teaching experiences and thoughts about BYU.