From pebbles rolling down hills to rockets traversing space—can you describe how things move with precision and clarity? Can you predict where they’ll be in seconds, days, or millennia? Mechanics is the language every physicist uses to do just that. This semester you’ll push yourself to master the quantitative machinery behind force, momentum, and energy, learning to see these concepts everywhere around you. We’ll apply calculus in one, two, and three dimensions, pushing your mathematical limits to build physical intuition. We’ll start with Newton’s classical mechanics, building foundations for advanced courses in Hamiltonian and Lagrangian mechanics. Later, we’ll explore how classical mechanics breaks down as objects approach the speed of light—Einstein’s relativity will reshape your concepts of time and space, preparing you for Modern Physics and Electricity/Magnetism. The journey ahead is challenging but rewarding, requiring focus, strong work ethic, and most importantly, boundless curiosity. It’s your first step toward becoming a physicist. Welcome!