GEOL 1403Physical Geology

Collin College · Credits vary by section · UGRD

Catalog

Lecture: Introduction to the study of the materials and processes that have modified and shaped the surface and interior of Earth over time. These processes are described by theories based on experimental data and geologic data gathered from field observations. Lab: Laboratory activities will cover methods used to collect and analyze earth science data. Lab required. Prerequisites: TSI Math score of 910-949 with a diagnostic score of 5, and TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 4 credit hours. (A)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 15 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
2002NClass #11862-GEOL-1403-2002N4 credits	Tuesday & Thursday11:30 AM - 12:45 PM	Room	Heather Fell
2002N notes: <b>This section is designated for Honor’s students only. Immediately after registration, students need to email their professor. Effective Spring 2021 a GPA of 3.25 is required for registration.</b> <b> Students must concurrently enroll in Frisco GEOL 1403-2001L lab section. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>

9003LClass #12787-GEOL-1403-9003L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Brenda Costello
9003L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-9003L</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

90003Class #12788-GEOL-1403-900034 credits	Time not published	Room	Brenda Costello
90003 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-9003L</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>

9004LClass #12814-GEOL-1403-9004L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Brenda Costello
9004L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#000000"><b>GEOL 1403-90004</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

2001LClass #337653-GEOL-1403-2001L0 credits	Thursday8:30 AM - 11:20 AM	Room	Heather Fell
2001L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in Frisco </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-20001</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).

0001LClass #338364-GEOL-1403-0001L0 credits	Wednesday1:00 PM - 3:50 PM	Room	Li Sun
0001L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lecture section GEOL 1403-00001 - Physical Geology. </b>This course will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).

20001Class #337657-GEOL-1403-200014 credits	Tuesday & Thursday11:30 AM - 12:45 PM	Room	Heather Fell
20001 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in Frisco GEOL 1403-2001L lab section. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

00001Class #338371-GEOL-1403-000014 credits	Monday, Wednesday & Friday12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	Room	Li Sun
00001 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lab section GEOL 1403-0001L - Lab: Physical Geology. </b>This course will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

00002Class #338376-GEOL-1403-000024 credits	Tuesday & Thursday10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Room	Li Sun
00002 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lab section GEOL 1403-0002L - Lab: Physical Geology. </b>This course will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

0002LClass #338377-GEOL-1403-0002L0 credits	Thursday11:30 AM - 2:20 PM	Room	Matt Smith
0002L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lecture section GEOL 1403-00002 - Physical Geology. </b>This course will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).

90002Class #339792-GEOL-1403-900024 credits	Time not published	Room	Heather Fell
90002 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-9002L</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>

90001Class #339798-GEOL-1403-900014 credits	Time not published	Room	Paul Manganelli
90001 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-9001L</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>

9001LClass #339801-GEOL-1403-9001L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Paul Manganelli
9001L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-90001</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

9002LClass #339802-GEOL-1403-9002L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Heather Fell
9002L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#000000"><b>GEOL 1403-90002</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

90004Class #339808-GEOL-1403-900044 credits	Time not published	Room	Heather Fell
90004 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>GEOL 1403-9004L</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html"><span style="color:#000000"><u>http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</u></a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee. </b>