Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences
Dates
- Existence: 1954 - 1973
Administrative History
The College of Physical and Engineering Science (1954-1973) was established after the division of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The College of Physical and Engineering Sciences was established in 1954 by Ernest L. Wilkinson. Once housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the new college was meant to focus on education and principles of physical science for students interested in engineering, industrial work, and research in various scientific fields. In 1973, Dallin H. Oaks changed the college to the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology.
Citation:
Physical Plant Department records, 1946-1979Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Jan. 20, 2012 (College of Physical and Engineering Sciences; est. 1954 in division of the College of Arts and Sciences; college split in 1973 to form the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology and the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences; administered subordinate units, including Air Science, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences, Geology and Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering Science, Geology and Geological Engineering Science, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Science, Chemical Engineering Science, Aerospace Studies, Geology, Statistics, and Physics and Astronomy)
Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Jan. 3, 2014 (established after division of College of Arts and Sciences; established 1954 by Ernest L. Wilkinson; previously housed in the College of Arts and Sciences; focus on education and principles of science; students interested in engineering, industrial work, and research in various scientific fields; in 1973, changed to College of Engineering Sciences and Technology by Dallin H. Oaks)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
College of Engineering Sciences and Technology project research, 1966-1981
Contains materials from the Brigham Young University College of Engineering and Technology related to various projects by the faculty and master students on topics such as flood control, fish habitats, rivers, and wildlife. Included are drafts of these projects and theses, data and research reports, correspondance and notes between members of the engineering faculty, and bibliographies for these projects.