PHYS 1404Solar System

Collin College · Credits vary by section · UGRD

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Introduction to the solar system; basic tools and concepts in astronomy and physics are discussed. Subjects studied include planets, moons, asteroids, comets, solar system formation, and solar system exploration. Laboratory exercises, night observations, planetarium and observatory visits combine to enhance lecture material. 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 · 10 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
00002Class #17517-PHYS-1404-000024 credits	Tuesday & Thursday9:00 AM - 10:15 AMAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Not published
00002 notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>PHYS 1404-002LW</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with 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>

002LWClass #17518-PHYS-1404-002LW0 - 4 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Not published	Not published
002LW notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in the Plano </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>PHYS 1404-00002</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: http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.

90001Class #338913-PHYS-1404-900014 credits	Time not publishedOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Raji Kannampuzha
90001 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1404-9001L. </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 #338914-PHYS-1404-9001L0 credits	Time not publishedOct 19 – Dec 11	Room	Raji Kannampuzha
9001L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1404-90001. </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.

90003Class #339810-PHYS-1404-900034 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Julia Wickett
90003 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1404-9003L. </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 #339820-PHYS-1404-900024 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Raji Kannampuzha
90002 notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lab section PHYS 1404-9002L. </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>

9002LClass #339823-PHYS-1404-9002L0 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Raji Kannampuzha
9002L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1404-90002. </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.

9003LClass #339824-PHYS-1404-9003L0 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Julia Wickett
9003L notes: <b>Students are required to enroll in lecture section PHYS 1404-90003. </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.

00001Class #340339-PHYS-1404-000014 credits	Monday & Wednesday1:00 PM - 2:15 PMAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Gregory Sherman
00001 notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>PHYS 1404-001LW</b><b>. </b>This section will be delivered on campus with 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>

001LWClass #340344-PHYS-1404-001LW0 credits	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Not published	Gregory Sherman
001LW notes: <b>This section requires concurrent enrollment in the Plano </b><span style="color:#242424"><b>PHYS 1404-00001</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: http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course.