Examines some of the basic phenomena in physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Applies common, modern laboratory instruments, in hands-on experiments. Teaches the principles of data taking, reduction, synthesis, and analysis, in addition to the writing of scientific reports. Prerequisites: MATH M03, MATH M03B and PHSC M01 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer credit: CSU;UC C-ID: PHYS 140 (PHSC M01 and PHSC M01L).