A physics laboratory course designed primarily for students lacking laboratory experience who need the background prior to taking PHY 2053L or other laboratory science courses. Top- ics include: measurement techniques, graphical analysis of data, study of bodies at rest or in motion, heat, sound, light, and electrical experiments, and introduction to computer ap- plications. A special fee will be charged for this course. Prereq- uisites: College level reading, writing and math skills are required.