PHYS 1401College Physics I

Collin College · Credits vary by section · UGRD

Catalog

Lecture: Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving. Lab: Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton's Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; emphasis will be on problem solving. Lab required. Prerequisites: MATH 1314, and either MATH 1316 or MATH 2412. 4 credit hours. (A)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 16 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
9003LClass #12588-PHYS-1401-9003L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Patricia Battler
9003L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1401-90003. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

90001Class #12790-PHYS-1401-900014 credits	Time not published	Room	Julia Sutherland
90001 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1401-9001L. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

9001LClass #12791-PHYS-1401-9001L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Julia Sutherland
9001L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1401-90001. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

0002LClass #13224-PHYS-1401-0002L0 credits	Thursday7:00 PM - 9:50 PM	Room	Nabraj Sapkota
0002L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lecture section PHYS 1401-00002. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).

00002Class #13225-PHYS-1401-000024 credits	Tuesday & Thursday5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Room	Nabraj Sapkota
00002 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lab section PHYS 1401-0002L. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

9002LClass #13226-PHYS-1401-9002L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Kathryn Lanier
9002L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1401-90002. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

90003Class #12589-PHYS-1401-900034 credits	Time not published	Room	Patricia Battler
90003 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1401-9003L. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

90002Class #13227-PHYS-1401-900024 credits	Time not published	Room	Kathryn Lanier
90002 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1401-9002L. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

90004Class #13276-PHYS-1401-900044 credits	Time not published	Room	Christina Reeves-Shull
90004 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1401-9004L. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

9004LClass #13277-PHYS-1401-9004L0 credits	Time not published	Room	Christina Reeves-Shull
9004L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1401-90004. </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), a webcam, and/or a microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html">http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html</a>. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

2001LClass #13359-PHYS-1401-2001L0 credits	Thursday2:30 PM - 5:20 PM	Room	Tala Barton
2001L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in PHYS 1401-20001. </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).

20001Class #13362-PHYS-1401-200014 credits	Tuesday & Thursday11:30 AM - 12:45 PM	Room	Tala Barton
20001 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in PHYS 1401-2001L. </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 #336639-PHYS-1401-000014 credits	Tuesday & Thursday1:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Room	Dewan Woods
00001 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lab section PHYS 1401-0001L. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

4001LClass #336923-PHYS-1401-4001L0 credits	Monday11:00 AM - 1:50 PM	Room	Julia Wickett
4001L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in Wylie PHYS 1401-40001. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).

40001Class #336934-PHYS-1401-400014 credits	Monday & Wednesday10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Room	Julia Wickett
40001 notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in Wylie PHYS 1401-4001L. </b>This section will be delivered in a hybrid format which includes 50% or less of instruction delivered online; remaining instruction will be delivered through in-person scheduled meetings. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>

0001LClass #339559-PHYS-1401-0001L0 credits	Tuesday2:30 PM - 5:20 PM	Room	Geoffrey Ussery
0001L notes: <b>Students must concurrently enroll in the Plano Campus lecture section PHYS 1401-00001. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with the required face-to-face class meetings and some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS).